Help me pick the first Christmas movie to watch!!

I realize its probably too late to suggest a Holiday Movie but "Office Christmas Party" (2016) is the funniest Holiday movie I have ever seen with an all star cast including Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston and T.J. Miller. If its too late for a suggestion you may want to check it out for your own enjoyment. The comedic talent in this movie is tremendous. Respectfully, Kenneth

Kenneth

You can't watch a Christmas movie and not have it be either National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, or Jingle all the Way. The former is the greatest Christmas movie ever, and the latter is great because it's kind of terrible. But in a really fun way.

Matthew Duley

Bad Santa!

Matthew Shaver

The best classic Christmas movie is Miracle on 34th Street. The original with Natalie Wood.

Don Struble

Home for the Holidays is a Thanksgiving movie.

Jack the Narrator

I voted for A Christmas Story, but I'd really like to see Nat react to the 1974 cult classic Black Christmas (ignore the remakes, they both suck).

Thundarr100

It just occurred to me that Iron Man 3 is sort of a Christmas Movie.

Josh The Bard

Hi!! Since it's the Christmas season, I wanted to recommend a movie that gets no respect. "The Ref" is an amazingly funny Christmas movie. It does have those Dennis Leary rants, but it is a really original and funny holiday movie. This poll was posted a few days ago so I assume someone else mentioned this, but please check this movie out. Love you Nat and hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

TamaMetalPuppet

Leathal Weapon and Die Hard are both classic cop movies that double as Christmas movies.

Ray Riddle

Definitely Die Hard.

Bartman

Die Hard is the spirit of Christmas (in late 20th century America). The Director's commentary is excellent.

Nomad

Lethal weapon is a must. Riggs reminded me of my suicidal/ volatile nature when i was a teen.

Cripkie

If you haven't seen them, these are the movies you shouldn't miss (I'm leaving off movies I know you've seen): Scrooged Lethal Weapon National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation "Last Christmas" is the Doctor Who Christmas Special that I keep coming back to (2014), though there may be others that are more popular.

ONugg

It's not Christmas without Die Hard.

Alistair Robertson

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale - Now THAT'S my kind of Christmas movie!

Richard Maurer

Gremlins, right?!

David of the North

Probably not a popular opinion, but a Christmas movie I thought was great is "Last Christmas" from 2019.

wildhunt1973

I mean, Die Hard obviously

Saf

Highest Recommendation: The Bishop’s Wife Classics that you should see if you haven’t already: Miracle on 34th St. It’s a Wonderful Life Elf White Christmas Rom-Com Christmas movies: Four Christmases The Holiday Best Man Holiday (it’s a sequel, but seeing the first non-Christmas one isn’t required) Love Actually Edgy Christmas movies: Gremlins Bad Santa Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Be a kid again: Santa Claus: The Movie Arthur Christmas Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (A Henson Production) Noelle

The Hedge Knight

The Nightmare Before Christmas has my vote. I'd personally vote for Scrooged. The Polar Express is not a Christmas film, it's a COSMIC TERROR ABOMINATION OF INFINITE HORROR. Don't say I didn't warn you...

JayWantsACat

Die Hard!!

Adam Cassel

The Ref! I haven't watched that in so long! That is PEAK Dennis Leary

Robert Comeau

Bad Santa, Die Hard, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation are must-watches.

Arki Kali

The Ref, Die Hard, and Christmas Vacation are must watch every holiday season

Sarlacc1979

that is a solid list! I never saw 4 Christmases or Home for the Holidays though

Nick Parker

Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas -- LOVED THAT ONE!!!

Robert Hughes

Scrooged (Bill Murray) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Chevy Chase) Elf (Will Farrell) Four Christmases (Vince Vaughn & Reese Witherspoon) Home For The Holidays (can't remember if Xmas or Thanksgiving) - Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr Jingle All The Way (Arnold Schwarzneggar Xmas Movie) Gremlins Bad Santa

Brian Nyman

Will also chime in with the many that have already posted - Die Hard is the Christmas movie you should watch. (And then at the end maybe weigh in on whether you think it should be considered a Christmas movie....)

Tim Simmons

Yes, definitely recommended and I mentioned a couple of these movies in my post and The Last Boy Scout is probably the best Bruce Willis action picture outside of the Die Hard series. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was good but the weakest of the bunch here because it wasn't that memorable in my opinion.

Justin S.

I'm with Chon. It's just not Christmas unless you spend a bit of time at Nakatomi Plaza!

Alan Kobb

haha

James Willingham III

Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas!!!! Awesome!!!

James Willingham III

Also here to yell Die Hard into the abyss

Chon

I'm getting on in years and find that I don't really have the same enthusiasm for X-mas movies that I once did. I think it's because I've seen them so many times that I just don't get excited by them anymore. I understand that doing more popular shows gets more views and subscribers, and I can't fault you for that, this being a small part of the business of show and all. What I would love to see is some attention to some fantastic but maybe less celebrated X-mas specials. Some that I love off the top of my head would be "A Wish for Wings that Work" by Berkeley Breathed which has Opus and Bill the Cat of Bloom County Fame, "Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas" from Jim Henson's company, or even "The Star Wars Holiday Special" which is pretty much terrible in every way, but still fun to enjoy it's undeniable badness. I'll still watch whatever you react to, but maybe give one or all of these a chance. Keep building your channels Natalie! you've been doing great so far and it's been a real treat for us!

Pete Bowers

Die Hard

Scott S

The Apartment (1960) is a classic romantic comedy drama set around Christmas.

Ken

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, too!

Christian Rennie

Most of Shane Black's movies are Christmas movies...in the Die Hard sense...and I recommend them all. The Last Boy Scout, Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the Long Kiss Goodnight, all set around Christmastime

Ken

ELF!

Adam William Charlton

Die Hard is the best xmas movie

CiviliNation

The Ref!! Best Christmas movie ever made.

Roupen Agnerian

Of these four, I lean A Christmas Story. NBC is great, no doubt, I just prefer it closer to Boo! than Ho Ho Ho. But would make a great watch. Never seen all of Polar Express, but know the book it’s based on very well. Be interested to see how the movie plays without feeling it’s padding the story. Home Alone... I hate this movie, aside from the third act. I really do. The family is so ridiculously mentally abusive, it’s disgusting. And I have a bias, coming from an abusive background. I’m sorry, I don’t get the joke and anytime I have to watch, I wonder why the mother is not secretly plotting creative ways to murder the uncle. Based on what Kevin comes up with to guard the house, I’d pay to see that movie! Christmas Story, please?

Matthew Periolat

Die Hard is a popular suggestion but I think it was said that Natalie has already seen it before so would not be a "true" reaction. Die Hard 2 is also set during Christmas time. Here are my Christmas suggestions: Gremlins (1984) Lethal Weapon (1987) Scrooged (1988) Christmas Vacation (1989) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Batman Returns (1992)- Must see Batman 89 beforehand but this has definitely qualifies based on the opening alone and Michelle Pfeiffer steals every scene she is in. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)- One of the most underrated action pictures during the 90s that is set during Christmas time and has a decent amount of good humor. Samuel L. Jackson (who plays Nick Fury in the MCU) has said it was one of his favorite roles. Jingle All the Way (1996)- A lighthearted Christmas comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reindeer Games (2000)- A forgotten action picture with Ben Affleck and Charlize Theron that takes place during Christmas time. It was not well received but I thought it was entertaining. A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)- Should definitely watch/react to Bad Moms beforehand but this is a fun raunchy comedy with Christmas as the main theme. I think it would be enjoyed.

Justin S.

Definitely Nightmare Before Christmas, it’s a perfect crossover from Halloween into the festive season!

Andy Crawley

Wow. Figured a Christmas story would have more votes.

PickettsChargingPort

I always like It's A Wonderful Life around Christmas time for its feel-good factor. I guess we all need something to feel good about this year

those movies are of mixed genre, so Die Hard is a good thing to add, but if you want more of a drama, try, "The Family Man." Its got some elements of "A Christmas Carol" ... but its not just a re-write.

eric clark

Oh, darn. Natmas has already seen Die Hard. Merry Nat-mas!!! Stay Jolly!

Dave M.

I love that I’m not the only one who is recommending DIE HARD.

Dave M.

Great minds think alike.

Dave M.

I commented the same thing (below)!!!

Dave M.

I don’t see Die Hard on this list. 🙂😉😂

Dave M.

Now we have a Christmas poll, ho ho ho. Before you make fists with your toes, Nat has seen Die Hard and it's one of her favourites. She says she may watch it at some point though. I'm choosing Home Alone to keep the John Williams vibe going :)

Darryl Low

Suggestions for the month: - The Muppet Christmas Carol - Scrooged - It's a wonderful life - Plains trains and automobiles - Trading Places also for a really old, black and white Christmas movie: The shop around the corner (it was remade as the mediocre "you've got mail")

Gath Bard

Gremlins is also a good Christmas movie. UwU

Loneclaw

ha that reminded me of my big brother. Your comment, not the movie.

Cripkie

Die Hard is missing XD

Julli (Matikkakoira)

Die Hard is the ultimate Christmas movie. Hopefully I'll see it on the next poll!

Judge Dreddpool

It ain't Christmas until Hans Gruber … but that would be spoilering. ^^

Thomas Knip

Eloise at Christmastime. But then... you should watch Eloise at the Plaza first. Jingle All the Way. The Santa Clause... OH! And Rise of the Guardians.

Kassandra Jeffery

Gotta watch "A Christmas Story" and "29th Street" Now that I think about it, "29th Street" probably isn't a good choice for a react because the only way to watch it is A) on the original VHS or b) a piss poor quality bootleg. That said, it is still one of the best Christmas movies of all time.

The Golgothan

Of course die hard is the best christmas movie. But I can also reccomend Klaus from Netflix

Proto Mundi

Silent Night Deadly Night

Horror Movie Syllabus

I only watch Hogfather consistently around Christmas. The others don't interest me that much. Although I do like Santa Clause, A Muppets Christmas Carol, Santa Sleighs and Gremlins 2.

Red Claw

Die Hard isn't on the list?!?!?

Dan Helphrey

A favorite in my house is Trapped in Paradise. A new movie we really loved last year was Klaus. The new Netflix show Lily & Dash was also pretty good. Might be fun to mix in episode reactions in between the movies. Rare Exports is great if you want a darker film.

Brant Gudiness

You could combine your Natmare series and your Twas The Nat Before Christmas (did anyone else come up with that?) and do Black Christmas, which is a Christmas slasher movie. There are even three versions of it, the original from the 70's, one from last decade, and one from last year. And the original was directed by the guy who wrote and directed A Christmas Story, Bob Clark.

darby72

Christmas Vacation!!

Jayson Phillips

If I remember right, you’ve seen White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, but if you haven’t seen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, it is a must-see classic. The Muppets’ Christmas Carol is also very good, and a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the Dickens novel, but also funny and charming. I might also recommend Home for the Holidays, an underrated Christmas movie, and directed by Jodie Foster. Might I also recommend Nat-ivity as a potential name for your holiday movie series? Cheers, Nat!

Andy Jordan

Please watch Die Hard too!!! :) Definitely a Christmas movie

George Cronje

Ooh, I must recommend Nightmare Before Christmas first because it's kinda also a Halloween movie, and it's a nice movie to transition from Halloween to the Holidays. But wait, you've never seen Home Alone (or Home Alone 2)? Yikes.

SuicuneSol

If there's time, and you haven't seen it already, I'd recommend Scrooged. Always a good time to enjoy Bill Murray during the holidays. :)

Ian Forbes

Well I'm definitely a fan...but to me it's not. The filmmakers were clever to use a Christmas backdrop to add to the fun though. It's great

Cruisin for a Perusin

So, Nightmare before Christmas got my vote, as I've never been a huge fan of the other films on the list. Now I don't know if you're actually taking suggestions for Christmas movies to watch, but on the off chance you might I recommend the hilarious Elf, White Christmas (it's an older film, but it always gives me that warm, content holiday feeling, and would love to see what you think of it), and my favorite Christmas movie of all National Lampoons Christmas Vacation!

BJ Stephens

Shout out to the Seth rogen comedy The Night Before

Thomas Malley

You haven’t seen Train Planes and Automobiles and that’s definitely a holiday movie albeit thanksgiving.

Thomas Malley

Yup. And Gremlins..

abz

Die Hard, Scrooged and Christmas Vacation are the ones I try to catch every year. I believe all of them are good reaction movies. Surprised that as a serious fan of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and Firefly that this is the thread I've thrown down the most likes in the comment section

Colin Ballendine

HAHAHA, BEST office party ever!!

Colin Ballendine

Die Hard

Phillip Krohn

Agreeing With a Vengeance

Thomas Yanez

Seriously, man. Preach.

Thomas Yanez

I keep checking the list for "Die Hard" but I don't see it. Which number is it?

Thomas Yanez

Die Hard Ho Ho Ho

Reichard Könige

While Die Hard is my favourite Christmas movie, one that I really want to recommend to you is the all-time classic, Santa Claus The Movie. Also, Ernest Saves Christmas.

Mac McNeely

Die Hard for sure. Best Christmas movie there is.

Hayden Smith

The Santa Clause, Jingle all the way, Home Alone 2

David Martin

I FORGOT! Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights!! Great movie! Christmas/Hanukkah.

CapricanToaster

Jingle All the Way, The Santa Clause, and of course Die Hard.

CapricanToaster

Disney+ Noelle Netflix The Christmas Chronicles (Kurt Russell as Santa. Need I say more?) (Christmas Chronicles 2 premieres Nov 25) This Christmas A Bad Moms Christmas Gremlins A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas Get Santa Fred Claus Love Actually Christmas Vacation Office Christmas Party (Unrated) Santa Claus: The Movie

Tony Hart

Don’t forget “Die Hard” lol

Brett Laney

Do Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas if you want an ironic laugh!

Matthew Jaszyn

The Peanuts Christmas special pls

warcrimes

Long Kiss Goodnight is Epic!!!

Tony Hart

I would much rather watch this than any movie listed in the poll

warcrimes

Agreed 2: Agreed Harder

warcrimes

Home Alone is such a fun movie.

Niklas

Agreed

Krylo

The Ref is a classic

Jamie

My favorite classic Christmas movie is the 1954 White Christmas with Bing Crosby. I don't know if you have seen it, but. it's always worth a watch.

Jen W

Ignore the Home Alone votes. They know not of what they speak.

G. T. Blackwell

Another movie that’s not about Christmas Just Friends (2005)

Matt Wyatt

Goodfellas has a Christmas scene in it. 🤷‍♂️

F H

Also FOUR CHRISTMASES

Jack the Narrator

Klaus would be a great one to watch. That movie really took me by surprise last year.

Jack the Narrator

what about Seth Rogen's Christmas movie? The Night Before or Office Christmas Party's another good one!

Mister Lou

Me neither.

Jack the Narrator

I'm betting you haven't seen the 1985 movie One Magic Christmas, starring a young Mary Steenburgen, and Harry Dean Stanton. It's on Disney Plus and is rated G, but I promised you'll be a little bit traumatized by it. But in a festive way! (I'm not trolling either, I honestly think it would make for a good react video. Though I don't know how many people have seen it enough to agree. But we all have Disney Plus right now, right? Thanks to Mandalorian Season two?) https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/one-magic-christmas/7Vke521o1o4B

Troy B.

Die Hard... It's a Christmas movie... Ask any fan ;P

Kassandra Jeffery

Don't laugh, but... A Muppet Christmas Carol? (Oh, someone already suggested it! I feel better :) )

Robyn

Scrooged. You gotta watch Scrooged.

Robert Comeau

Batman Returns is a great Christmas movie and it is not a typical one. Die Hard and Gremlins are great too

Nicholas Hentges

Also, Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.

Luis Torrefranca

It’s a short one, but “A Wish For Wings That Work”

Luis Torrefranca

Yea I know this is gonna stir the pot but I never considered Die Hard a Christmas movie. To each their own, I've never understood why ppl get worked up about it

It Hurt A Lot

Miracle on 34th Street the 1947 version.

Eric Haefele

Gremlins. It is a Christmas movie. Really plays on the Christmas theme.

Ryan Clarke

also if you're jewish Natchuanka? natchunka? chuankaile?

Travis Bounds

Love Actually gets a vote from me.

Eric Haefele

Some of my Christmas movies; home alone 2, elf, a Muppet Christmas Carol. Krampus and gremlins if you want to go something a bit darker

Elisa H.

Christmas Vacation will always be my favorite. Yule crack up

It Hurt A Lot

Each of the Harry Potter films have “Christmas Season” scenes with that chilly/school term/autumn/festive vibe with shenanigans and melancholy woven throughout

Jerry Taylor

DIE HARD for sure, if you haven't seen it I would say Batman Returns but you really need to watch Batman 89 as well for the full experience CHRISTMAS VACATION SCROOGED

Jason Dolan

How about a list of movies that take place at Christmas but aren't about Christmas Die Hard 1 & 2 Lethal Weapon Gremlins Iron Man 3 Go Batman Returns Getaway Shazam In Bruges The Long Kiss Goodnight The Family Stone The Ref

Jack the Narrator

Die Hard?

Tom Tomlinson

1. The Santa Clause (1994) 2. Bad Santa (2003) 3. Jingle All the Way (1996) 4. Home Alone 1 & 2 (1990-1992) 5. The Night Before (2015) 6. Klaus (2019) 7. Christmas Vacation (1989) 8. Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Matt Wyatt

My vote us for E - Muppet Christmas Carol

Flick Freaks

Scrooged with Bill Murray is a great comedy on the familiar theme.

Ronald Peterson

One of these movies is a true Christmas classic.

Robert Reichle

No no no! DIE HARD! Officially the best Christmas movie ever!

Mark Alexander

"Shitter was full!"

James Willingham III

Scrooged, Christmas Vacation, Santa Clause: The Movie

Tony Sanson

Christmas Vacation is a classic too!

James Willingham III

DIE HARD!!!! YES!!!!!!!

James Willingham III

Die Hard, Muppet Christmas Carol, Klaus, Love Actually, Gremlins, Scrooged, White Christmas and (of course) It's a Wonderful Life

beetle

Also The Santa Clause with Tim Allen

mrhalfbit

"You'll put your eye out kid."

Jack Dingler

I'm surprised night mare before Christmas got so many votes cause I've always watched that more around halloween. Also I'm assuming you've seen Santa Claus since that should have been a clear option. Lol

Joe

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

AJ Miller

Die Hard or Gremlins.

Andrew Zachman

truth

Natalie Gold

I LOVE DIE HARD!! And I'll probably still put it in a poll lol

Natalie Gold

I have!

Natalie Gold

I almost included that in this poll, but pushed it haha. It's on my list!

Natalie Gold

I suppose you've seen 'Elf'? What else? 'Lethal Weapon' is set at Christmas!

David Rater

Gotta put Christmas Vacation on the next one!!!

Ivan Lopez

That is a great choice.

Erock 1211

Best Christmas movie is Die Hard

MattN

Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are both Christmas classics. Scrooged (1988 Bill Murray) is probably my favorite, though

ShadowVessel π

Die Hard haha

Kirk Andrew Uhl II

also Natmas!

Travis Bounds

If you like Vince Vaughn, then Fred Clause is a good holiday movie.

Kris Olo

Christmas Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone 2!

mrhalfbit

Some 80's Christmas movies I have always loved, but very few people have heard of: The Night They Saved Christmas, Smoky Mountain Christmas, Santa Claus The Movie (NOT The Santa Claus!! Although I love that movie too.)

Dena Nebergall

That's an awesome one Travis

Ronny Boss

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Christmas with the Kranks (cheesy but I like it).

Adam B

Gremlins!

Garren Haskell

My favorite Christmas movie is Lethal Weapon, It's really good.

Ronny Boss

Jingle All the Way

Augustine Irigoyen Jr

Try Terry Pratchet’s Hogfather

Mike

Have you seen Elf?

Andrew Woods

Iron Man 3! (after The Avengers, of course)

Texas Anla'Shok

Maybe some older films like "Bells of St Mary's" or "It's a Wonderful Life"?

Ra's al Cool

christmas vacation

Travis Bounds

Die Hard (you’ve probably seen it)

ryanrichey13