A Castle for Christmas (VF A castle for Christmas)
A recently divorced acclaimed author is wreaking havoc on her fans after the release of her latest novel. To escape the controversy, she flies to Scotland to visit the castle where her grandfather once worked as a gardener. Under the spell, she decides to buy the mansion. Its owner, a cranky Duke, will try to dissuade him. A contemporary fairy tale that will make you travel (in complete safety).
On Netflix
Polar express (VF Boréal express)
La veille de Noël, un mystérieux train s’arrête chez un jeune garçon qui doute de l’existence du père Noël. Direction : pôle Nord. En route, il rencontre des enfants de tous horizons. Ensemble, ils vivent une aventure surprenante qui leur fera découvrir la vraie magie de Noël. Le tout, enveloppé d’une excellente trame sonore, dont l’inspirante Believe, interprétée par Josh Groban. Servez-vous un bon chocolat chaud (chaud) et montez à bord.
Mercredi 22 décembre à 13 h, à TVA. Aussi offert sur Crave, Club illico et Yoopa.
La guerre des tuques 3D
« La guerre, la guerre, c’est pas une raison pour se faire mal ! » Cette citation, tirée du film d’André Melançon, paru en 1984, a frappé l’imagination des Québécois. Le classique a été transposé en film d’animation en 2015, permettant à une nouvelle génération de rencontrer Luc, Sophie, Chabot et tous les autres enfants qui s’affrontent pendant le congé scolaire. Saurez-vous reproduire l’impressionnant fort du film ? Sa suite, La course des tuques, vous donnera peut-être envie de sortir les traîneaux.
Sur Club Illico, Netflix et l’Extra d’ICI Tou.tv. Le film La course des tuques est offert sur Netflix et l’Extra d’ICI Tou.tv.
Home Sweet Home Alone (V. F. Maman, j’ai raté l’avion ! [Ça recommence])
More than 20 years after the release of the hit film Home Alone, Disney offers a new adventure with a very similar scenario. Abandoned by mistake by his parents during the Christmas holidays, Max must defend his house against a couple of thieves who try to enter it. Shot in Quebec, the film focuses on the history of the burglar duo. Do you prefer the classics? The 1990 feature film, starring Macaulay Culkin, and its sequels are also available on Disney +.
On Disney +
Holidate (VF The heart at the party)
Still no boyfriend? Sloane is tired of hearing this question every Christmas Eve. When she meets Jackson, who is in a similar situation, the two singles make a pact: to be each other’s date for all festive occasions. Will their relationship remain only friendly? Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey star in this romantic comedy.
On Netflix
The Man Who Invented Christmas (VF The man who invented Christmas)
Everyone knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, this bitter and stingy man who receives a visit from three ghosts on Christmas night. Bharat Nalluri’s film stars its creator, Charles Dickens, as he writes this tale that will make history and be adapted time and time again.
Thursday, December 23, at 3 p.m., on ICI Télé. Also available on Tou.tv Extra and on Netflix.
The grinch (V. F Dr Seuss: The Grumpy)
Carried by an excellent soundtrack, the animated film by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier is the third adaptation of the short story by Theodor Seuss Geisel, alias Dr Seuss. The cranky hates Christmas. To his dismay, the inhabitants of Chouville, the village next door, adore this festival. There is only one option left in the eyes of the strange character: to steal Christmas. Not a fan of animated films? Look to the 2000 version, starring Jim Carrey.
On Club illico. The version with Jim Carrey is available on Netflix and Club illico.
Our classic
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (VF The tree has balls)
A Christmas without laughing at the misadventures of the Griswold family? It’s impossible. Tree picking, house lighting, cousin Eddie and his lack of good manners, the way overcooked turkey: the movie is loaded with fun scenes that make it our holiday staple.
Saturday, December 25, at noon, on Take 2. Also available on Club Illico.