Matt Walsh Reviews CHRISTMAS MOVIES
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What are the two greatest Christmas movies of all time according to Matt Walsh?
The two greatest Christmas movies are 'A Christmas Story' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'.
Why does Matt Walsh consider 'A Christmas Story' a perfect film?
'A Christmas Story' perfectly captures the magic and wonder of Christmas as a child, with personal and contained stakes, unlike modern Christmas movies that often escalate to global crises.
What makes 'It's a Wonderful Life' the top Christmas movie for Matt Walsh?
'It's a Wonderful Life' is considered the greatest Christmas film due to its iconic status, perfect execution, and the way it captures the Christmas spirit, including the supernatural element of the holiday.
Why does Matt Walsh believe modern Christmas movies lack the essence of Christmas?
Modern Christmas movies often focus on global crises and lose the personal, intimate stakes that make classic films like 'A Christmas Story' relatable and nostalgic.
What is Matt Walsh's opinion on 'Elf'?
'Elf' is seen as an overstretched SNL skit idea that loses its charm quickly and lacks the Christmas spirit found in classic films.
When did Matt Walsh believe Christmas movies started to decline in quality?
According to Matt Walsh, the decline in Christmas movie quality began after 1994, with 'The Santa Clause' being the last decent film of that era.
What is Matt Walsh's stance on 'Jingle All the Way'?
Matt Walsh considers 'Jingle All the Way' as the point where Christmas movies broke, blaming Arnold Schwarzenegger for killing the genre with that film.
Does Matt Walsh find any modern Christmas movie worthy of praise?
Yes, 'The Polar Express' is an exception that Matt Walsh considers decent, though not great, as it does have some Christmas spirit.
Why does Matt Walsh prefer classic Christmas movies over modern ones?
Classic Christmas movies like 'A Christmas Story' and 'It's a Wonderful Life' maintain personal stakes and capture the true essence of Christmas, which modern films often miss.
How does Matt Walsh feel about his family's reaction to 'It's a Wonderful Life'?
Matt Walsh's family, particularly his wife, does not share his enthusiasm for 'It's a Wonderful Life', calling it boring and preventing their children from watching it.
- A Christmas Story is a timeless film capturing the magic of Christmas for every generation.
- It's a Wonderful Life is considered one of the greatest films ever made, perfectly capturing the Christmas spirit and incorporating a supernatural element.
- The speaker's wife's dislike for It's a Wonderful Life is a source of marital conflict.
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