The Christmas season is around the corner! Many movies have filled our hearts with warmth and this holiday time calls for some unconventional movies that are a perfect addition to your watchlist. While many of us are looking for some holiday special content, some movies still make it into the holiday season by gaining a devoted fan following.
Bruce Willis in Die Hard
Among the abundance of movies already out in the market, here are five of the unconventional classics you can enjoy with your loved ones that might not struck you at first to be on your Christmas watchlist.
Die Hard
Gremlins
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Based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 romance novel, The Price of Salt, Carol again incorporates a Christmas setting throughout the story with its festive atmosphere and decorations. The movie follows the love affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce. Unlike the traditional holiday approach, the movie explores the complications of the characters’ relationships bringing growth in them.
Despite it being a serious romantic period drama, elements like love and human connection resonate with the Christmas movie themes we observe usually, making it a great fit for this holiday season.
Tangerine
Tangerine counts as one of the unconventional Christmas movies due to its unique approach to both the holiday season and storytelling. By addressing real-world issues and presenting a unique perspective on the lives of its characters, the film challenges the conventions of the typical Christmas film genre.
The movie follows the story of two transgender s-x workers in Los Angeles, focusing on their experiences and relationships. It presents a more gritty depiction of life addressing real-world issues like poverty, and day-to-day struggles which shatter the idealistic Christmas realm we often witness in movies. For the unversed, this movie was shot entirely with 3 iPhone 5s cameras using the FiLMIC Pro App, which further enhances its overall appeal.
Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon is undoubtedly one of the unconventional Christmas classics, primarily due to its holiday season settings. Apart from the holiday vibes, the buddy cop action-comedy movie follows the unusual partnership between two detectives, Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, as they investigate a string of crimes that happened in Los Angeles.
The humor and intense action sequences make it an interesting project for this holiday season. The movie became the foundation of a successful buddy cop franchise with a fourth sequel currently in development.
All these movies add a unique blend that will surely provide an alternative for those who seek a little different during this Christmas season.
