British cinema chain Cineworld has announced the selection of Christmas films that it will show in its cinemas during December. The selection covers the 1940s to the 2000s, showcasing a variety of genres.
Each of the regular screenings of these films, which usually take place in the evening, will be priced at £5.99 if you’re not an unlimited member. Alternatively, there will be early showings of the family-friendly films priced at £2 per person.
The films are:
- The Holiday (2006) Romantic Comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.
- It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Christmas Fantasy starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
- How The Stole The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Fantasy Comedy starring Jim Carrey
- Die Hard (1988) Action Film starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Stop Motion Gothic Fantasy
- Elf (2003) Comedy starring Will Ferrell
- Gremlins (1984) Black Comedy Horror
- Home Alone (1990) Comedy starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern
- Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) Comedy
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Musical starring Michael Caine and the Muppets
- Love Actually (2003) Romantic Comedy featuring many British names!
- The Polar Express (2004) Animated Fantasy Adventure starring Tom Hanks
The choice of these Christmas favourites might seem a little generic or obvious, but the allure of seeing these classics on screen is still as irresistible as ever. These are cornerstone films of the season that continue to bring audiences. I was once sceptical about the screening of classic films, but I’ve warmed to the idea. At a time of year when nostalgia is possibly at its highest, there is nothing quite like seeing a classic film on the format it was originally intended for.
I appreciate that they have opened the gate for inclusion by having extra early screenings of family-friendly films for a lower price of £2 per person. I, for one, am considering having my annual viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen!
I also really like the inclusion of more adult-focused material, such as Gremlins and Die Hard, demonstrating that festive movies come in all shapes and sizes. Having seen Die Hard 2 on the big screen earlier this year at Cineworld, I am also tempted to see the original in all its glory.
Other cinema chains and independent houses are holding similar Christmas seasons, proof that this is now a normal practice for getting people watching on the big screen during December.
Booking Tickets
All of these films, and more, are available to book on their website. Not all films listed may be available at all locations, so be sure to check your local listings for more specific details.
Please note that this information was correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice.
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