Shiny decorations, softly inviting cold, the smell of the stove, or the race for gifts … no doubt, It’s almost Christmas!

So to get you inside Ideal atmosphere For year-end celebrations, CNET France’s editorial staff advises you A selection of the top 5 movies Available on Amazon Prime video streaming platform.

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1. An Enchanting Animated Film: Santa Claus Apprentice

Summary

Santa Claus does not want to retire, but the rules are clear: find an apprentice instead. A toddler fits these criteria perfectly, but his lack of confidence and dizziness make him a poor candidate.

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Designed from the television series of the same name, this Franco-Australian-Irish film is a constant delight. The detailed and colorful style of traditional animation is a real delight, as well as changes from the larger CGI productions. After all, adventure in it Apprentice Santa Claus It takes us through a series of twists and turns and stunning sequences that flow with a sweet perfect regression that appeals to young and old alike. A movie perfect for the holidays.

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2. A Worship and Festival: The Crystal Trap

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New York Police Officer John McLean travels to California for Christmas. However, his vacation was interrupted by militants who stormed the building where he lives and his wife works.

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These are Christmas movie choices that are not really Christmas movies. Yes but at the same time Crystal Trap Every box ticks: a holiday spirit, gifts, a kind of Santa Claus, fireworks … very special. It’s a replay (and an evolution) of action flick from the 80s. The distant battle between Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is as effective 30 years later as ever. Quite simply, a classic.

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3. Sweet and melancholy rom-com: Really love

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Love is everywhere, unpredictable. He beats when he wants to, and often does a lot of damage. This Christmas night in London, these lives and these loves will face each other and face each other, joyfully proving that the most beautiful emotions can create the most humorous situations …

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The spirit of Christmas is not far from the love of a capital A. logic, so, when the plot of a romantic comedy is placed in the heart of the year – end celebrations, it gives it a classic of that genre. corn Really love Not a movie like the others: it has the poetic, tender and melancholy look of Richard Curtis (screenwriter). Four weddings and one funeral And Love at first sight in Notting Hill) Gives all its flavor to this song with a dream cast. Here, too, the main meal of the holiday.

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4. Horror and Real Christmas Movie: Father Christmas Origins

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A team of American researchers in the Far North of Finland has discovered what Santa Claus’ tomb is, and is preparing to reveal to the world the hidden and frightening aspect of this legendary character.

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Santa Claus is a good old man with a smirk, isn’t he? What if instead he was a terrible bloodthirsty creature? This is the extraordinary beginning of this Finnish action film that goes back to the origins of folk mythology. A mixture Jurassic Park as well as The hunter Generous and wonderful, full of desire and ideas, for great joy on arrival. If you want to finally hear a Christmas story like no other, this mix of fun and fear is for you.

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5. A Snow Star and a Romantic Movie: The Holiday

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Iris and Amanda are two women who are completely opposed. One is living in a cozy English cottage and the other is in a high quality Hollywood property. Disappointed with the men, they hand over the houses on the internet for the holidays. Against all obstacles, everyone will meet love …

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And Really love It was not enough for you, Holiday We offer you a new mix of romantic comedy in the context of Christmas parties. This is the best heart touching movie you can watch with a hot drink that is more enjoyable and lighter. As an argument there is also a constant cast: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black … a riot of genius and good feelings that definitely works!

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