5 Christmas Movies to Watch with Family

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When it comes to Christmas, there's a lot to be happy about, and one of the highlights for many of us is, of course, watching Christmas films. There's something for everyone, whether you enjoy classics or comedies. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, a huge warm blanket, and your Christmas spirit because these holiday films are about to light up your life like a Christmas tree.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 animated television special that was the first to be based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. Produced by Lee Mendelson and directed by Bill Melendez, the holiday classic was premiered on CBS. This 25-minute film begins with Charlie Brown finding himself depressed despite the holiday season around the corner, and Lucy, the lovely neighbourhood child psychiatrist, suggests that he put on a neighbourhood Christmas play.

However, his best efforts are rejected when he chooses a small Christmas tree as the centrepiece. Luckily, it has a joyful ending thanks to the unstoppable combination of Linus' heartfelt message about the true meaning of Christmas and the undeniable power of catchy jazz music. If you miss the live broadcast on TV, you can still watch the movie online on Apple TV+. The message at the centre of this never grows old!

10 Family Movies to enjoy on NOW TV

During the run up to Christmas and this last week whilst the kids have still been off school we have been enjoying at least one family film every day. Sometimes all the family together, occasionally just the kids and a variety of family members at other times. It is definitely one of my favourite things to do, snuggle up with at least one of my children and watch a very good movie.

I'm  absolutely loving the variety that NOW TV is giving us. The movie package is probably the one that has been used the most (so far). We have been gifted this but it costs just £9.99 per month and I think that is great value, a trip to the cinema costs nearly that for just one adult. Also the films on NOW TV are good quality and there are over 1000 movies to choose from and up to 16 premieres each month. You won't get bored or run out of things to watch - I promise you!

Butlins through the eyes of a 6 year old

At the moment we are at Butlins Bognor Regis, staying as part of their Butlins Ambassadors scheme, we arrived yesterday, so this has been our first full day and boy am I tired!

I have only just tucked up my 6 year old twins into bed and they were still protesting that they wanted to do more.  I'll show you exactly what they have been up to today and you will see why I need my bed...

Review: Johhny English Reborn out on DVD 13th Feb 2012

On Sunday all the family took a trip up to London as we had been invited by Universal Pictures UK to a private screening of Johnny English Reborn, ready for its DVD release on 13th February 2012. As dh and I struggled to get out of bed the kids were bouncing about at the fact they were heading for the train, a London bus and to see Mr Bean (or Rowan Atkinson as us adults perhaps know him better).

We had a lovely day, it is always wonderful to spend family time together and I really enjoy trips to the cinema, even though my 4 year olds act as if they have ants in their pants and spill their popcorn everywhere!  Ohh the shame, it was such a glamorous cinema when the film started.

So what did we think of the film?

We loved it, all 5 of us with an age range of 4 - 38 years.  The slapstick fun was superb, nothing too obscure just loads of fun scenes that had me roaring with real belly laughs.  It is so good for the soul to be able to chuckle. Whilst my 4 year old twin girls enjoyed the film I think perhaps they were a little young to get the most from it and I would suggest that 6 years upwards would be about the right age to get all the jokes and to understand the plot.  The kids were keen to tell you their views, so here is a short vlog from them -



Backing up our opinion that this is a great film are the opening box office figures.  When Johnny English Reborn aired at the cinema it set a new record for Rowan Atkinson with his biggest UK opening ever, taking an impressive £4.96 million over the opening weekend.

What actually is the film about?

Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson), the accidental secret agent who doesn't know fear or danger, returns in his latest adventure.

The most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. With one shot at redemption, Johnny English must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI-7. With mere days until a heads of state conference, one man must use every trick in his playbook to protect us all.

Rating:  PG
Run Time: 101 minutes

Johnny English Reborn is released on 13th February 2012 on DVD with an RRP of £19.99, which includes 4 extra features such as a gag reel and wheelchair chase scene. Also released is a 2 disc Blu-ray triple play set with an RRP of £26.99, which includes 9 extra features.

Disclosure:  The is a review post.