Preparations for the New Year are in full swing for many, and one of the best ways to create a festive atmosphere is through movies. Kinoafisha asked critic Sergey Sychev to recommend a film for those who are tired of the usual holiday staples like Home Alone, The Grinch, and The Irony of Fate.
“I would suggest A Christmas Carol, which fortunately has numerous adaptations. It’s one of the best options for getting into the New Year and Christmas spirit. The story is built on Charles Dickens’ brilliant literary foundation, and there are so many versions that you could watch a new one each year,” — the expert emphasized.
Indeed, this movie often gets overlooked, and unjustly so. It’s a Victorian moral tale about Mr. Scrooge, a man who believes in one thing only: money. He also despises Christmas, but during the course of one fateful night, his life changes forever. The 2009 adaptation has a high rating of 7.8 on KinoPoisk, making it a must-watch this holiday season.
