December has thus far proved a good one to be a Netflix subscriber, with the arrivals of American Horror Story: Coven, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, and Almost Famous. Sadly, there were a couple of anxiously awaited titles missing from the list, and they all revolve around the most important part of December: the holidays!
No Home Alone, no Christmas Vacation, not even Will Ferrell dressed as an Elf! Disappointment would be an understatement, but never fear, they haven’t completely let us down. From the classics to the wildly inappropriate, the top picks of Netflix’s slim holiday pickings are here:
5. Bad Santa
Billy Bob Thornton becomes drunk Santa to tell the most raunchy Christmas tale of all time. Definitely not one to watch with the family, but this anti-“feel good” film is sure to keep you laughing.
We’ll forgive Netflix this time, but hopefully next holiday season we’ll be seeing The Grinch, a non-computerized Frosty the Snowman, and at the very least, Tim Allen as The Santa Clause.
4. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Holy Jonathan Taylor Thomas! A Disney throwback of epic proportions. What do you get when you combine a cheesy Disney movie with a cheesy Christmas movie mixed? The cheesiest holiday movie ever. Complete with a 1998 Jessica Biel as the love interest, this one is certain to bring back memories you didn’t know you had.
3. Love Actually
Speaking of love story, Love Actually is (actually) a great romcom for the holiday season. With actors like Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Keira Knightley, this predictable love story is sure to warm you up inside no matter what the weather is like outside.
2. Nightmare Before Christmas
“Is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie?” is one of the first questions asked about this movie, and the answer is that it doubles as both. Who doesn’t love a creepy Tim Burton love story?
1. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
While there’s a good chance you might find this movie just about as interesting as watching laundry dry, this is the most classic Netflix pick and most appropriate to watch with the family. If you want that good, ol’ fashioned Christmas time feeling, this is a great choice. Maybe even bring some notes to get in to the Christmas spirit during finals, or something to keep you entertained.
