Let’s shift to centering this discussion around films for just a moment. What makes a Christmas film a Christmas film? The answer should be ‘its message’. Christmas films should be themed around family, generosity, togetherness - all of the traits Christmas promotes. Films likeThe Grinch, The Polar Express, Elf, Arthur Christmas,andThe Muppet Christmas Carolmay all spring to mind. Yes, they’re all quite clearly set at Christmas - often in snow-covered picturesque landscapes - but their narratives are all centred around the so-called ‘meaning of Christmas’. I say so-called because the meaning is a tad different to everybody.
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In actuality though, I think that what now classifies as a ‘Christmas film’ has become far more surface level. TakeDie Hard. It’s a debated example but there are plenty of people who would argue thatDie Hardis a Christmas film. Is it about Christmas? No. It’s simply just set during the festive season.
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I move on to my next example, theHarry Potterseries. Given that each film spans a year of Harry’s life, Christmas pops up a number of times. We see Harry celebrating the occasion at the Weasley’s house. There’s the Yule Ball. In another instalment, the Great Hall is simply decked out in Christmas adornments. As such, and I asked a number of people before writing this article, many fans consider Harry Potter to be an apt Christmas watch.
I now direct your attention to The Lord of the Rings which GAMINGbible’s own Ewan Moore hasexpressed is a Christmas film. His logic? InFellowship of the Ring, Frodo and the Fellowship leave Rivendell on 25 December, the film celebrates the power of friendship, there’s snow a-plenty, AND there’s elves and a guy with a big beard. Okay, convincing.
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Honestly, I fully agree that sayingThe Last of Us Part IIis a Christmas game is an incredibly cursed take but when you consider all of the above, it’s also kind of hard to deny.
Topics:The Last Of Us,The Last Of Us Part 2,Naughty Dog,PlayStation
