Christmas is that time of the year when you sit with your family around you and dive into some classic Christmas movies. Choosing the right Christmas movie is of prime importance because you need to get into the mood of the holiday season. That is why we have compiled for you a list of the 10 most popular Christmas movies from the 2000s that are sure to get you grooving.
1. Elf (2003)
This movie has given rise to some of the best inspirational quote mugs with dialogue that can leave an audience in splits. Heart-warming and joyous, it is going to get you in the spirit of Christmas in no time. Watch out for Will Ferrell’s brilliantly awkward performance as the tall, slightly goofy elf.
2. Iron Man 3 (2013)
Okay, hear us out here. While this may not sport all the markers of a typical Christmas movie, it does rework the narrative of A Christmas Carol. Tony Stark’s hilarious and daring shenanigans are a must-watch for all Marvel fans.
3. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
Never associate horror with Christmas, they said. But this movie single-handedly dismantled all out stereotypes about Christmas movies with its epic storytelling and brilliant effects. It deals with mythical Finnish creatures associated with Christmas and is sure to give you holiday chills.
4. Arthur Christmas
If you haven’t watched Arthur Christmas in your childhood, you’ve hardly grown-up. The deliciously light-hearted animation will fill your heart and soul with festive joy, and definitely leave you craving more and more.
5. Krampus
Who knew Christmas would be associated with so many monsters? But unlike our Finnish friend, the German Krampus is well-known to naughty boys and girls. Watch the monster’s creepy shenanigans in this rib-tickling, spine-chilling horror-comedy from 2015.
6. The Man who Invented Christmas (2017)
Combine a bit of Dickens with some regular Christmassy spirit, and you have yourself a masterpiece. This movie takes characters from A Christmas Carol and develops them into individual characters who love rather exciting lives of the page.
7. Joyeux Noel (2005)
The movie reminds us of the morals at the root of the holiday season- peace and goodwill. Setting these values in the backdrop of one of the most tragic wars in human history was a brave and sincere decision- one that was put to good effect.
8. The Grinch (2018)
Watching The Grinch on Christmas day is a household staple. This year, you could switch things up with this 2018 version that expands the characters’ storylines even further. As you would expect, it is delightful through and through.
9. The Polar Express (2004)
This touching Christmas movie will fill you to the brim with happiness and appreciation, and it’s a really good movie to watch with your entire family. The amazing cinematography is honestly a cherry on the icing.
10. A Christmas Carol (2009)
Although most of you must have watched this one already, we had to add it for several reasons- the primary one being the beloved Jim Carrey. He delivers one of his most profoundly effective performances in this classic literary adaptation, turning the animation into a gem of entertainment.
