This Sunday M-Net is getting into the festive spirit with your Sunday night movie, Office Christmas Party. It joins a Christmas-themed movie list as long as Santaโs. With so many choices, itโs not easy to choose a top five, but these are the ones we tend to watch over and over again.
Die Hard
Featuring a Christmas party gone wrong, this โ80s classic introduced us to iconic action hero John McClane. Set during Christmas Eve, McClane must save the day โ and Christmas โ from a not-so-merry band of terrorists. Bruce Willis, machine gun in tow, cemented his action-hero status and would reprise the role of McClane four more times.
Home Alone
Christmas is a time for family, which is something the McCallisters should have beenย told before accidentally leaving their son Kevin at home while they jetted off for the holidays. With the house to himself, Kevin takes full advantageโฆuntil he is set upon by two witless crooks. Macaulay Culkin shot to stardom as Kevin, returning to the role for the sequel two years later.
Itโs A Wonderful Life
Come anytime, but especially Christmas-time, this five-time Oscar nominee is a must-see. Frank Capraโs classic has bleak beginnings, but rallies for a heartwarming ending, thanks to a guardian angel.
Love Actually
Romantic, funny and filled with stars, Richard Curtisโ classic is simultaneously poignant and entertaining. Weaving together multiple storylines, itโs filled with moments that will make you sigh, laugh, cry, and remember to show a little kindness all year round.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington is tired of organising Halloween year in and year out, so he sets his sights on taking over Christmas instead.ย Bursting with tunes from acclaimed Hollywood composer Danny Elfman, this stop-motion animation classic blends Tim Burtonโs eccentric characters and superb story with a dash of dark humour.
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Tune into your Sunday night movie Office Christmas Party at 21:15.
And because itโs Christmas, weโre also bringing you Trevor Noah: Welcome to America at 20:05, doubling up the laughs this Sunday 10 December on M-Net.