I am a movie buff. That's a bit of an understatement; I'm kind of a movie fanatic. I am one of those people who will go to a theater alone, but that could just be the introvert in me. I have this secret dream of becoming a screenwriter. The only bad thing about watching so many movies, and I only watch credible ones (you won't see American Pie or a horror flick on my shelf), is that I picture life as a movie. This can make things disappointing at times, not gonna lie. It makes me kind of live in a fantasy world. My friends will tell you I'm quite the movie quoter, and while they're impressed I'm a little bit ashamed. I'm ashamed because it's like I'm living vicariously. I've never been in love, I'm not a parent, I don't have special gifts, and I live in a world that is, for the most part, stable. So now it's the Christmas season and there are a lot of awful holiday movies out there- just turn on Lifetime or ABC Family. But Christmas movies don't make me feel ashamed, because Christmas at my house and just the spirit in general feels like a fantasy, but is real. It's magical, it's beautiful, am I being cliche? Yes, but it's Christmas so it's okay. Here's my list of Top 5 favorite holiday films:
1. Christmas Vacation
Best Christmas movie of all time, in my opinion. My family watches this every year and laugh at all the same parts.
2. Elf
"I painted a picture of a butterfly! I love you, I'll call you in five minutes."
"Dad I'm in love I'm in love and I don't care who knows it! You have elves working here too?"
It just doesn't get any better than Buddy the Elf.
3. It's a Wonderful Life
If this movie doesn't make you cry, shame on you.
4. A Christmas Story
This movie made me scared of Santa Claus. And I have always wanted Ralphie's bunny pajamas. "Fra-gee-lay... Oh it must be Italian!"
"It's a special award!" A leg lamp is never a special reward.
5. Scrooged
Oh Bill Murray, he never ceases to disappoint. He definitely makes this movie, oh and watch out for the fairy with the toaster!
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