Nov 27, 2017 the ref, on the other hand, shows us that even a criminal on the run can fix family issues. Spend a hysterically funny evening with the ref youre sure to experience an irreverent and funfilled time. Best christmas movies of all time, ranked thrillist. Back in 2006, abc family aired the madefortv christmas movie santa baby, starring jenny mccarthy as mary, a woman struggling with the decision to leave her career as a highpowered businesswoman. The ref, on the other hand, shows us that even a criminal on the run can fix family issues. Why the ref is the best christmas film that youve never seen. If you like scrooged then you do your best to disguise your soft centre with acts of practised cynicism. Now, to all you nice boys and girls out there, we present the 50 best christmas movies ever. Dont be misled by commercials that make the ref look like slapstick silliness. I think this is probably my favorite christmas movie. Magoos christmas carol premiered, true christmas specials made for tv were either adaptations of stories such as a christmas carol with live actors, or the nativity story, or episodes of variety shows highlighting christmas music. Mar 09, 1994 dont be misled by commercials that make the ref look like slapstick silliness.
The movie is wonderfula really classic christmas tale of faith, family, and courage and the cast pleases me more than the cast of the spinoff tv series the waltons. Her stickin the mud boyfriend wont commit and she gets passed over for a promotion at the store where she works. Dennis leary stars as gus, a jewel thief who sets off an alarm in a private house and then in desperation kidnaps a married couple, judy davis as caroline and kevin spacey as lloyd. Nothing against ralph waite, but andrew duggan is fantastic as the thomas jefferson lookalike father, long. Dec 24, 2016 sure, on christmas morning, or later that night, wed often pop in more traditional christmas movies, but at some point on every christmas eve, the ref would find its way into the dvd player, and. When it comes to christmas movies, most show loving and comedic families with a few hiccups or even love stories between old friends. Because judy davis and kevin spacey as the bickering caroline and lloyd. But its also one of the most honest and stands as an underrated entry. Apr 23, 2012 denis leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar who becomes trapped in a fate worse than jail when he takes a bickering couple kevin spacey, judy davis and their annoying relatives hostage. The ref hostile hostages in some countries is a 1994 american black comedy film directed by ted demme, produced by don simpson and jerry bruckheimer, and stars denis leary, judy davis and kevin spacey. Caroline has had an affair, and lloyd is miserable and blames the problems with their 14yearold son, jesse robert j. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
It us so far fetched, you will forget your troubles and woes, and fall right into step. Steinmiller jr a cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on christmas eve. The music is jingle bell rock by bobby helms and the anita kerr singers. I love ensemble casts and films that make you laugh, love, cry with a bit of dramatics and entertainment is a bonus. With john dye, kathy ireland, mary donnelly haskell, liz torres. Your favourite christmas movie is a defining aspect of who you are. The ref aka hostile hostages, 1994 original theatrical trailer denis leary christmas comedy duration. The ref is probably the only festive flick in our tinseldraped rundown that youve never heard of. Holiday movie guide christmas movies 2020 fandango. Nothing against ralph waite, but andrew duggan is fantastic as the thomas jefferson lookalike father, long awaited but only seen in the final minutes. Its that time of year again and when i pulled out the christmas movies this was the first one i wanted to watch. From home alone and elf to classics like miracle on 34th street, weve made our list of great holiday films and checked it at least twice. The ref is a hilarious holiday film that delivers some good laughs, but it has trouble finding the right tone. Including heartwarming stories, biblical films, inspirational movies and more.
The most popular christmas movie in each state mental floss. Dec 04, 2018 back in 2006, abc family aired the madefortv christmas movie santa baby, starring jenny mccarthy as mary, a woman struggling with the decision to leave her career as a highpowered businesswoman. Henrys the ransom of red chief, in which a kidnapper naps more than he was counting on. The ref critics consensus undeniably uneven and too dark for some, the ref nonetheless boasts strong turns from denis leary, judy davis, and kevin spacey, as well as a sharply funny script. Here are 16 reasons it is the greatest christmas movie of all time. The movie is wonderful a really classic christmas tale of faith, family, and courage and the cast pleases me more than the cast of the spinoff tv series the waltons. Kevin spacey and judy davis are in marriage counseling on christmas eve. One of my all time favorite family films this christmas with loretta devine, idris elba, chris brown, laz alonso, and regina king. Her stickinthe mud boyfriend wont commit and she gets passed over for a promotion at the store where she works. Whitmore ii, it is a christmas time story that centers on the whitfield family, whose eldest has come home for the first time in four years. Santa is discouraged by a lack of christmas spirit and wants to quit, but his daughter, kristin, begs for one more chance to prove to him that there is hope for the world. The ref is one easily the most cynical, and nasty, christmas movies ever. Dec 17, 2009 this is a fan made trailer for the 1994 christmas comedy the ref from touchstone pictures. The ref is a 1994 american black comedy film directed by ted demme, starring denis leary.
Hallmark channel schedules christmas movie marathon during selfquarantine exclusive by philiana ng. This is a fan made trailer for the 1994 christmas comedy the ref from touchstone pictures. In a charming connecticut village, lloyd and caroline chasseur kevin spacey and judy davis are in marriage counseling on christmas eve. A group of female students are stalked by a stranger during their christmas break. Christmas has come to represent different things to people over. With denis leary, judy davis, kevin spacey, robert j. Dennis leary stars as gus, a jewel thief who sets off an alarm in a private house and then in desperation kidnaps a married couple.
A few flaws but easily overlooked because the story and. Hallmark schedules christmas movie marathon during self. Mimi rogers does a superb job in the role she plays. With mimi rogers, rob stewart, stella stevens, bill switzer. The ones we want to see answered in the rise of skywalker. The christmas shoes bounces between two familiesthe layton household, where father robert rob lowe, the west wing is so consumed with his work that he misses his daughters recital. This movie was based on a song, composed back in the 90s called the christmas shoes. This is a grownup film that delights in undermining christmas cliches. With dee wallace, geoff morrell, janis mcgavin, gerard odwyer.
On his way to escaping, he hijacks a car with a married couple inside who seems to only be fighting all the time. They were often hosted by such celebrities as perry como, jane wyatt, or florence henderson. Gus denis leary is a man on the run after he robs a rich home just before christmas. The ref hostile hostages in some countries is a 1994 american black comedy film directed by ted demme, produced by don simpson and jerry bruckheimer, and. This christmas is a 2007 american christmas romantic musical comedydrama film produced by rainforest films and distributed by screen gems. It features the wonderfully matched sniping of kevin spacey and judy davis as the couple on the rocks who ultimately learn to come together with the aid of the putupon criminal a wonderful denis leary who is by far the sanest of the lot. This is a list of christmas themed films which received a theatrical release. Apr 05, 2019 the ref aka hostile hostages, 1994 original theatrical trailer denis leary christmas comedy duration. With imogen poots, aleyse shannon, lily donoghue, brittany ogrady. With madison ingoldsby, emma thompson, boris isakovic, lucy miller. That is until the young sorority pledges discover that the killer is part of an underground college conspiracy.
Christmas has come to represent different things to people over the years, and the movies here reflect that in kind. A young boy loses his mother just before christmas. This christmas 2007 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. An outrageously overlooked gem, this bruiseblack comedy headlines denis leary as a cantankerous cat burglar who finds himself saddled with a couple of bickering hostages played by kevin spacey and judy davis on christmas eve. Perfume saleslady melody parris feels like her life is in neutral. After its deposited in santas mailbox at the store, she starts getting everything. Just because a movie invokes christmas as a backdrop, setting or timeframe doesnt make it a christmas movie. This movie even throws in the guy gets the girl and they live happily ever after at the end for us hopeless romantics. A mother must protect her family on christmas day from a demented stranger who is hellbent on tearing them apart. Feb 22, 2017 curse of the mayans free movie horror.
Working as an elf in a year round christmas store is not good for the wannabe singer. This christmas features strong performances and a sharp portrayal of family dynamics, but relies too heavily on holiday movie cliches. If youre in need of a new holiday movie tradition, then look no further than the underrated comedy the ref, starring denis leary and kevin. The movie stars sometime standup comic dennis leary as gus, a wouldbe jewel thief who sets off an alarm in a private house in an affluent connecticut hamlet, and in desperation kidnaps a married couple on christmas eve and orders them to drive to their home. Dec 25, 2019 your favourite christmas movie is a defining aspect of who you are.
Gus denis leary is a man on the run after he robs a. No christmas would be complete without a viewing of the ref, alongside our other fave, national lampoons christmas vacation. The ref hostile hostages in some countries is a 1994 american black comedy film directed by ted demme, starring denis leary, judy davis and kevin spacey. Denis leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar who becomes trapped in a fate worse than jail when he takes a bickering couple kevin spacey, judy davis and their annoying relatives hostage. Sure, on christmas morning, or later that night, wed often pop in more traditional christmas movies, but at some point on every christmas eve. The film is based on the 1970 donny hathaway song of the same name.