‘Die Hard’ isn’t the only film you could argue is a Christmas movie.
What makes a Christmas film?
Is it about the themes redemption, belief in the absence of proof, family?
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Is it simply about the Christmas aesthetic?
And, who could forget Bruce Willis Christmas-themed line Now I have a machine gun.
Gift-giving and tree-lighting ceremonies occur alongside criminal activities and the pursuit of power.
Its not exactly light and merry.
Frozen (2013)
All that snow.
A walking, talking snowman.
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This one is more about the atmosphere than anything else.
The overall winter-themed aesthetic plays into the holiday spirit.
That being said, it doesnt exactly feature Christmas.
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Were not going to get a white elephant moment, and no one is kissing under the mistletoe.
Its festive, but not exactly ho-ho-ho merry.
Christmas lights and decorations adorn the homes and landscapes, and Edward even makes festive ice sculptures.
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Several franchise installments include Christmas with Hogwarts decking the halls and characters exchanging gifts.
Who could forget the laced-trimmed, second-hand dress robes Ron received from Mama Weasley?
Rather, Christmas is interwoven into the films merely to serve various relationships and subplots.
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Trading Places (1983)
Trading Placesis yet another R-rated Christmas movie on this list.
So, it strikes out on the family-friendly front that tends to define the genre.
The former is a down-on-his-luck hustler.
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The latter is an upper-crust executive.
The two switch places to satisfy the curiosity of successful brokers.
The premise doesnt exactly scream Christmas.
Its merely gritty and violent instead of jolly and vibrant.
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