It's A Wonderful Life

It's A Wonderful Life

It’s that time of year again  - the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and Christmas is less than one month away.

It’s time to wrap up warm, treat yourself to some winter comfort food and stay indoors, and what better way to keep the cold out and fill your home with Christmas cheer than putting on some family favourite Christmas films.

So, with only five weekends to go until our favourite time of year is here, and to celebrate the 65th anniversary release of the inspirational It’s A Wonderful Life on digitally re-mastered Blu-Ray & DVD we’ve got your Friday night films sorted with the Top 5 Spirit-Filled Christmas Flicks.

Number 5 - Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

Tim Allen and Jamie-Lee Curtis star in this family friendly comedy which brings the spirit of Christmas back to life - in a rushed effort deck the halls.

With their daughter away, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas altogether, causing an uproar with the neighbours.

That is, until their daughter decides to come home and the entire community pulls together to ensure the Kranks’ Christmas is one to remember. As with all Tim Allen Christmas flicks, this is a laugh-out-loud one for the whole family.

Number 4 - The Santa Clause (1994)

When all the magic of Christmas is bestowed on one man, it’s a race against time to ensure the children of the world receive their gifts on Christmas Eve.

Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a single Father who inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, only to find he transforms into Santa Claus.

Another family Christmas comedy starring Tim Allen, this is a very smile-inspiring story of a man who begins to realise what really matters in life. Inspiring two Christmas sequels, in 2002 and 2006, The Santa Clause has become a family holiday classic.

Number 3 - The Polar Express (2004)

Tom Hanks stars in this beautifully animated interpretation of re-discovering the true spirit of Christmas.

A heart warming tale of adventure and discovery - a boy who has doubts in the holiday season is invited to board a magical train at five minutes to midnight on Christmas Eve.

The Polar Express takes a group of intrigued children to the North Pole to meet none other than Santa Clause. Discovering friendship, adventure and the true meaning of Christmas along the way, these children vow to never doubt the Christmas Spirit, ever again.                   

Number 2 - Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Perhaps one of the most loved Christmas tales of all time - this 1994 remake of George Seaton’s 1947 classic brings the true spirit of Christmas to your family.

Richard Attenborough stars as Kris Krignle, the man who makes one little girl’s dreams of having a family home, a father and a brother come true in time for Christmas.

After being told Santa wasn’t real, six-year-old Susan begins to doubt a lot of things in life, including one of the most enduring miracles of childhood - Christmas magic.

But, after meeting the real thing, young Susan is given the most important gift of all - something to believe in.

Number 1 - It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

Taking out the number one spot and celebrating the 65th anniversary release this year, It’s a Wonderful Life is a timeless and moving story of one man and his journey of discovery.

Nominated for five Academy Awards® and voted the most inspirational film of all time, this heart-warming masterpiece follows George Bailey (James Stewart), a man who at a low point in his life considers his suicide on Christmas Eve.

Seeing his despair, an unconventional guardian angel, Clarence, comes to visit George and takes him on a journey through his home town of Bedford Falls.

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