Best Christmas Movies That You Probably Forgot About

A Dismal Celebration of Mediocrity

As we trudge through yet another holiday season, a cacophony of saccharine Christmas films emerges, drowning out any semblance of artistic integrity. This so-called 'best' list of Christmas movies on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video reads more like an indictment of our cultural decline than a celebration of cinema. Who needs originality when you can have a rehash of tired tropes and formulaic plots?

Take, for instance, Christmas with the Kranks, a film that epitomizes the banality of festive cinema. Starring Tim Allen, it offers a half-hearted attempt at humor wrapped in a clichéd narrative about a couple who decide to skip Christmas. One can only wonder why such pedestrian offerings continue to find their way into our holiday viewing habits.

Then there’s The Baltimorons, heralded as an ‘underrated gem’—a phrase that should send shivers down the spine of any discerning viewer. This film, with its predictable plot revolving around a struggling comedian, does little more than reinforce the mediocrity of contemporary storytelling. It’s as if the creators have decided that mere existence is enough to warrant attention.

And let’s not overlook the inclusion of Let It Snow and Love Hard, films that masquerade as holiday cheer but are nothing more than hollow reflections of our collective desperation for romance during the festive season. It’s a bleak commentary on our times when we find solace in such vacuous narratives, all while ignoring the profound complexities that true art could offer.

In a time when we should be celebrating the avant-garde, this list serves as a reminder of just how far we have strayed, content to wallow in the shallow end of the cinematic pool. Perhaps, as we gather around our screens, we should consider the deeper implications of what we choose to consume during this season—rather than mindlessly clicking 'play'.