It’s Christmas ! A magical atmosphere that makes you want to be comfortably installed under a blanket in front of a magical cartoon. Parents or not, grown-ups or not, many will be delighted in front of these films.
It’s Christmas !
The cold has taken its rights in the city as in the countryside. The fireplaces are smoking and the winter paraphernalia has been taken out of the cupboards. Big sweater, gloves, scarves and hats, but above all and above all the good old cartoons with such a good atmosphere. Those movies that smell like gingerbread, hot chocolate and cinnamon cakes. Beyond cult Snow Queen (2013), which immersed us in an enchanting universe filled with ice and magic, here comes our top of the most beautiful Christmas cartoons.
The strange Christmas of Mr. Jack
In 1994, The strange Christmas of Mr. Jack by Henry Selick, based on an original story by Tim Burton, was released in our theaters. Although a bit creepy with its skeletons and ghosts, we cannot miss this homage to dissimilarity signed Burton. Each of the Burtonian heroes offers a frightening aspect, from the touching Edward with silver hands to the misunderstood Sweeney Todd to the lonely Willy Wonka. Jack Skellington is anything but an exception. This is how he leads us into a whirlwind of mortuary poetry and good-natured characters, offered to over 6s.
Jack Skellington, a skeletal scarecrow nicknamed “the Pumpkin King”, lives in Halloween-town. As master of dread, he spends his days preparing for the next Halloween party. Yet Jack has had enough of throwing the same repetitive, boring party for centuries. He dreams of change and therefore decides to leave. He then discovers the city of Christmas. After this adventure, he returns home, with an original idea in mind: what if this year the people of Halloween town celebrated Christmas ?
The Pôle Express
Robert Zemeckis offered us in 2004 The Pôle Express, adapted from the novel Boréal-express by Chris Van Allsburg. A magical tale at will, breathtaking by its technicality. The images are of rare beauty and the decor as refreshing as it is warm. Nostalgia overwhelms us as our adventurous spirit resurfaces. A masterful achievement for a pure moment of poetry, for children aged 6 and over.
A young boy who begins to to doubt the existence of Santa Claus board a mysterious train bound for the North Pole. As the Pôle Express plunges into enchanted lands, the adventure is waiting for you and the young passengers become aware of the extent of their gifts.
Niko, the little reindeer
Michael Hegner and Kari Juusonen unveiled us in 2008 Niko, the little reindeer. Ideal for the little ones, this Christmas fable offers endearing characters and a very pleasant storyline for ages 3 and up. A perilous journey and great values conveyed for a quality moment.
Niko, the little reindeer, lives with his mother and the whole tribe in the peaceful Valley of the Reindeer. In secret, Niko only dreams of one thing: meet his father, a member of the legendary Santa Claus Brigade. For this, the little reindeer constantly trains to fly in order to reach the village of Santa Claus … Unfortunately his efforts are in vain. He then decides to go on foot in search of this papa-hero. He is accompanied on his journey by his friend Julius, a little flying squirrel. Along the way, they will meet Wilma, a sly young weasel who will be their guide to the Santa Claus Mountains … the pack of wolves, commanded by the scary Loucifer, who has only one ambition: to replace Santa Claus. Niko will then have to show a lot of courage to fulfill his dream and thus perhaps find his father …
Scrooge’s Funny Christmas
It was in 2009 that Zemeckis made us dream again with Scrooge’s Funny Christmas, adapted from the tale A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. From the interpretation of Jim Carrey, the director showed us that the sacred feast could also hold a part of darkness. This is why the film is not recommended for at least 10 years. Just like the endearing Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge does not like Christmas and even less those who celebrate it. A film to say the least disturbing with the approach of Christmas, but oh how conducive to questioning …
Of all the merchants in London, Ebenezer Scrooge is known as one of the richest and most stingy. This vlonely and callous old man lives in obsession …
