If you are like me, A Christmas Carol, which is based on the book by Charles Dickens, must be watched at least once in the lead up To Christmas. However, if you start to get bored by it, then we have the perfect alternative adaptations for you!

Firstly, let’s break down what the story is all about.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a businessman who hates Christmas. Seven years after his business partner, Jacob Marley, died, he gets visited by his ghost after he refused a dinner invitation from his nephew, turned down donating to the poor, and denies his clerk, Bob Cratchit, to have Christmas off to be with his family. Marley’s ghost warns Scrooge to not be selfish anymore, because he suffers from it in the afterlife. To avoid it, he will be visited by three ghosts of Christmas the night before Christmas – past, present, and future – who show him how his Christmases have been, are, and will be. The ghosts also show him how his behaviour affects those people around him and what kind of fates lie behind closed doors. If he does not change, he will end up alone and people will not remember him at all.

The story ends with Scrooge changing from the bitter man into a lovely person who, from now on, will make up for all his mistakes and bring joy to those who aren’t so lucky.

The most popular adaptation is Scrooged (1988) with Bill Murray portraying the main character.

If you don’t feel like watching a real-life adaptation or plan to watch an adaptation more suitable for children there are plenty to choose from! Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) in which Scrooge McDuck hates Christmas. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is the fourth movie with the beloved puppets, in which Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge.

The 3D animation movie A Christmas Carol (2009) starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge, with Gary Oldman and Colin Firth lending their voices amongst others. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) also did their interpretation of the famous classic as well.

My personal favourite adaptation is the one with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge (1999). For me, it is the adaptation which stays true to the book the most.

We cannot forget about the romantic comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Douglas. The womaniser Connor (McConaughey) attends his brothers wedding with his childhood friend Jenny (Garner), who was the only girl who he ever truly loved but messed up their relationship. After giving a speech at the rehearsal dinner, he sees his dead Uncle Wayne (Douglas) ghost. Uncle Wayne, who was the one who has taught Connor everything about becoming a womaniser, has shown himself to tell Connor that he will be visited by three ghosts who will show him his romantic past, present, and future.

A different adaptation is The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) which shows us the man behind the story, Charles Dickens himself. Dickens (played by Dan Stevens) is desperate to write a new book which hopefully will become a success. The movie shows how Dickens was inspired by his father (played by Jonathan Pryce) to create Scrooge (played by Christopher Plummer).

We hope you will spend a cosy December afternoon or evening with your loved one no matter which adaption or adaptions you choose to watch.

Do you have a favourite Christmas movie? Tell us in the comments below!

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With only a few days left until Christmas, you can definitely feel the excitement in the air and what better way to enjoy the impending festivities than with a great Christmas movie?

Whether you just want to dip you toe in to give you some more holiday spirit or if you would prefer to go into a full Christmas frenzy, we’ve compiled a few great movies into three different categories for your viewing pleasure!

Read on to find out our picks and tell us in the comments  below what your favourite Christmas films are!

A Classic Christmas Marathon

There’s nothing better than pulling out a classic Christmas film to curl up and watch with your loved ones. From the beloved How The Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas, to The Polar Express and The Muppet Christmas Carol, these are guaranteed to occupy your time and fill you with some serious Christmas spirit!

Then you’ve also got It’s A Wonderful Life, Elf, Santa Clause and Home Alone, along with various adaptions of A Christmas Carol—including the recently released film, The Man Who Stole Christmas, focusing on the creator of the tale, Charles Dickens who is played by Dan Stevens (The Beauty and the Beast 2017).

An Unconventional Christmas Marathon

Are you on the fence when it comes to Christmas? A sometimes Grinch and a sometimes spirited Christmas elf? Worry not as we still have some recommendations for you.

Naturally there’s most films by Tim Burton, which fall into a gothic genre, but they will also give you some serious winter-y feels! From the obvious like Nightmare Before Christmas, to the quirky and bittersweet Edward Scissorhands, or to Sleepy Hollow—these films are incredibly fun to watch over the Christmas break. Or perhaps watch Casper or have a Harry Potter marathon to get you in the mood!

A Romantic Christmas

Looking for movies to cuddle up with someone or simply get into a fluffy mood? Hallmark movies are guaranteed to do just that, but if those aren’t your cup of tea, go for Love, Actually and The Holiday! 

Plus you’ve also got Serendipity, When Harry Met Sally, Four Christmases, and the recently released and much discussed Netflix film, A Christmas Prince.

What’s your favourite? Tell us yours in the comments below!

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A Bad Moms Christmas

A Bad Moms Christmas follows our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas.

Starring Bad Moms alums Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn, along with Christine Baranski (The Good Wife), Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and Justin Hartley (This Is Us).

Thor: Ragnarok  |  TRAILER

Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Justice League

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Starring Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Amber Heard, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Einsenberg, and Ciarán Hinds.

Coco  |  TRAILER

Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.

Starring the voices of Jamie Camil (Jane The Virgin), Gabriel Iglesias (Magic Mike), Gael García Bernal (Mozart In The Jungle), Benjamin Bratt (Star), and Renee Victor (Weeds).

Murder On The Orient Express

A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Johnny Depp (Pirates of The Caribbean), Michelle Pfeiffer (Dark Shadows), Kenneth Branagh (Valkyrie), Olivia Colman (The Night Manager), Judi Dench (Skyfall), and Josh Gad (Beauty and The Beast 2017).

Daddy’s Home 2  |  TRAILER

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho dad and Brad’s gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down.

Starring Mark Wahlberg (Transformers: The Last Knight), Will Ferrell (Anchorman), Mel Gibson (Braveheart), John Lithgow (The Crown), and John Cena (Trainwreck).

Wonder

Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Starring Jacob Tremblay (Room), Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman), Owen Wilson (Zoolander), Daveed Diggs (Black-ish), Izabela Vidovic (The Fosters) and Mandy Patinkin (Homeland).

The Man Who Invented Christmas  |  TRAILER

Using real-life inspiration and a vivid imagination, author Charles Dickens brings Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life in “A Christmas Carol,” forever changing the holiday season into the celebration known today.

Starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and The Beast 2017), Christopher Plummer (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of The Caribbean), Simon Callow (Outlander), Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter), and Bill Paterson (Outlander).

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