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Probably my favourite Christmas movie.

posted 4 years ago by samoanjoes (51260)
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It's mindless fun. The only negative (not against the movie) is that it's black and white and it can't showcase Christmas colours. Once the half hour mark hits, it feels like a genuine Christmas classic.

[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 4 years ago

I like it, but my favourite Christmas movies are Its a Wonderful Life and the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol. Both b&w... there’s nothing better than curling up with an old classic at that time of year.

[–] samoanjoes (51260) 4 years ago

Curling up during the winter to watch a Christmas classic is what I look forward to the rest of the year.

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[–] samoanjoes (51260) 4 years ago

The premise is ridiculous, but she steals the movie.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 2 years ago

It is a silly story but I loved the energy in the film, the cast, the setting, and Barbara Stanwyck is outstanding. And it looked incredible in black and white. I wouldn't mind a colorized version, though.

[–] samoanjoes (51260) 2 years ago

Yeah, the story is pretty dumb. What kind of boss would force someone to work on the holiday last minute like that, and why would a guy coming back from war allow her to be put in that position? And why would the boss decide to join too?

[–] Owlwise (1497) 2 years ago

Well, that's the logic of the screwball comedy, just start with a premise & run with it, never worrying about it making too much sense. The main thing is to create an entertaining movie, a diversion from the outside world for a couple of hours. And to have fun!

[–] xanthas (3215) a year ago

Who wouldn't want to spend Xmas on a beautiful farm in the New England countryside, and ride in horse-drawn sleigh with a handsome war hero?? This movie has everything!!

[–] BlueeyedSara (90) 4 months ago

It's my favorite Christmas movie as well. I make a point to watch it every year.

[–] samoanjoes (51260) 4 months ago

Not every year, but I saw it for the first time 7 years ago and have seen it 4 times.