Watch These 5 Animated Holiday Films

Thanksgiving is now behind us and once again it’s time for Christmas. In between the shopping and cooking, we still want to take time to relax with a great film – whether it by ourselves or with our kids. With a little popcorn and one of these films, all ages are sure to be pleased.

The Polar Express
When this movie was released in 2004, it hit the big screens both in 2D and IMAX. Now, it’s available on Blue-Ray with a 3D option available. This sweet film took in over $176,000,000 just in the U.S. alone and took on a decent critic rating of a B. Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, this film stars Tom Hanks as the conductor and a couple of other characters. Using animation based upon live action performance capture technique, director Robert Zemeckis brings us a movie that inspires those to believe once again in the spirit of Christmas. As the story goes, a young boy is slowly losing his belief in Santa. Upon midnight approaching of the transition of Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, a train mysteriously pulls up in front of the young boy’s house. With the encouragement of the conductor, the boy gets on to a magical ride to the North Pole with other children to discover what is still left of believing in Santa. Rated G.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This 1966 classic of Dr. Seuss is still a hit with me. With Boris Karloff as the narrator and the Grinch, with the musical talent of Thurl Ravenscroft, and Chuck Jones as director, this rated G classic is sure to please. Away in Whoville, the Grinch is planning on stealing Christmas. But with the intervention of little Cindy Loo Who, the Grinch’s heart may just grow when he realizes that there is more to Christmas than just presents. This film has also been updated into a live-action flick thanks to Ron Howard and the acting talent of Jim Carrey.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
In 1965, this cute 25 minute film hit televisions across the nation thanks to CBS. Charles M. Schulz’s adorable Peanuts cartoon strip has finally become a prime-time animation special. Charlie Brown is depressed at Christmas only because it has become so commercialized. With advice from Lucy, Charlie decides to direct a play about the Nativity. Sadly to say, he is once again disappointed because everyone wants to modernize it with singing and dancing. Come to learn the true meaning of Christmas with the help of Charlie, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang. Not Rated.

Arthur Christmas
Stepping out as the latest of animated Christmas films, this CGI (also available in 3D) is sure to please from children to adults. The story goes is that Santa’s youngest son tries to deliver a bike to an overlooked girl just before Christmas morning. With a look into the high-tech operation of the North Pole and a little bit mild crude humor to keep the story going, this movie is fun for the whole family. Join in on the fun with the voice talents of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, and Jim Broadbent. Rated PG.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Nobody can forget this classic 1964 tale about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The story is about a poor reindeer that doesn’t fit in with his reindeer friends. Eventually, he meets Herbie the Elf, a toy maker that wants to become a dentist. With a journey to the Island of Misfit Toys and the hit song, “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this claymation teaches children and adults that there is room for everyone to fit in – especially at Christmas. Rated G.

Didn’t see one of your favorite animated Christmas flicks? Also check out Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Any of the above films are sure to please this holiday season.

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