As every year, Christmas returns and with it its more or less kitsch films. Here is a non-exhaustive selection that can be savored, if possible, with a nice cup of hot chocolate and a lot of ironic distance.
Christmas falls on time
This might be the most anticipated Christmas movie on Netflix this year. Because it announces the return of former Disney child star Lindsay Lohan. She plays Sierra, the whimsical and slightly distracted heiress of a hotel group who suffers from amnesia after a skiing accident. Taken a few days before Christmas by Jake (Accord Overstreet), a young and charming widower who owns a chalet, he sets out to find healthier values for himself and his life. Drama, romance and Christmas magic are on the menu in this romcom. The cast also includes Jack Wagner, George Young and Olivia Perez. It was released on November 10.
Christmas challenge
Ashley Leroy is 32 years old, she is a professional soccer player, the first French woman to win the Ballon d’Or. At the end of the course, he decided to end his career at Guingamp, a Ligue 1 club. If his start is promising, he still hasn’t scored in a few months. He thinks he’s done. But with the wise advice of his coach, he prepares for a trip and a meeting he didn’t expect. With Aurore Planas, Florian Hessique, Corin Nemec. It will be released in cinemas from November 16.
Christmas with you!
Angelina, a burnt-out pop star, runs away from her too-crazy life and secludes herself in a small town with no history to fulfill a young fan’s wish. Of course, he will find inspiration there to give his career a new impetus, but he will also have the opportunity to know great love. Sweet and festive escapism in vein Hannah Montana. Movie:Worn by Amy Garcia and Freddie Prinze Jr. It is scheduled for release on November 17, 2022 on Netflix.
Excited
In this musical comedy directed by Sean Anders, businessman Clint finds himself under the yoke of the ghost of Christmas on the night of December 24. But faced with this eternal optimist, it is the poltergeist who must face his past, as well as his present and future. This is a modern and comedic adaptation A Christmas song, the famous short story by Charles Dickens. With Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. Available on Apple TV+ from November 18, 2022.
Christmas diary
Successful writer Jake Turner has returned to his hometown to settle the estate of his mother, with whom he had a strained relationship. There he discovers a diary that sheds light on his story, and also meets Rachel, a mysterious girl who is also looking for answers. Then both discover a possibility for a future they had never suspected. Starring Justin Hartley and Barrett Doss. Director: Charles Shier, (Irresistible Alfie!), the film is expected on November 24 on Netflix.
A violent night
Director: Tommy Virkola, A violent night features a fun version of Santa Claus who delivers punches galore. The plot takes place on the night of December 24, where a group of robbers attack a rich family, not suspecting that they were going to fall on Santa Claus, who intends to correct them for this bad act. Camp by David Harbor (Stranger Things), this light-hearted action movie with comedic undertones promises to be crazy. The cast also includes John LeGuzam, Beverly D’Angelo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Lauder, Eddie Patterson, Cam Gigandet and Andre Eriksen. Released in theaters on November 30.
A kiss before Christmas
Ten years after the end of the cult Desperate Housewives, Susan and Mike return to duty. Rather, Terry Hatcher and James Denton, their translators. In A kiss before Christmas a romantic comedy that was released last winter in the United States and aired this November on TF1, the two actors give each other a kind of happy ending after a tragic ending. Desperate Housewives. The film tells the story of family man Ethan Holt, who misses a coveted promotion on Christmas Eve. He questions himself and believes that this failure has to do with his “good guy” side. He then sees his wish come true thanks to the magic of Christmas; to see his life take a different turn. For better and for worse.
The best. Christmas. Ever?
Charlotte receives a card from her college best friend, Jackie, in which she tells about her perfect life. When they decide to spend the holidays together with their husbands, they both realize that life behind the facade is not as idyllic as it seems. For fans of stories of friendships that are shattered but thankfully saved by the magic of Christmas, of course. With Heather Graham, Jason Biggs and Brandi Norwood. Streaming on Netflix, no release date set.
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Source: Le Figaro
