12 DVDs To Christmas
Your Nan who loves Strictly Come Dancing:
Inglourious Basterds. Nah, I'm only kidding (although it's a great movie). Maybe Granny would prefer something like The Young Victoria, starring that nice Emily Blunt as our longest serving monarch. Oh, now those were the days. Such lovely outfits. Not like today. Kids going out wearing next-to-nothing, they are. They'll catch their death of cold. 3 out of 5.
Your boss who's a bit of a scrooge:
Marley & Me. Just because it's so horrible. If you're boss is a bit of a tight wad, why buy them something they might actually like? Janiston and Owen Wilson star, lost in a sea of smugness. 1 out of 5.
Your niece or nephew who are just so annoying;
Coraline. It's just one of the many freaky kids' movies from this year (hello Where The Wild Things Are and Up),
a dark and chilling - but ultimately beautiful - look at childhood
that's sure to shut up the little brats. Try and get the 3-D version. 5
out of 5.
Whoever you get in the Secret Santa:
The Hangover is the funniest film of the year. Fact. Who's not gonna laugh at Mike Tyson drumming along to the 'In The Air Tonight'? Bradley Cooper stars. 4 out of 5.
A DVD to tell someone you'd like a kiss under the mistletoe;
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is one of the forgotten gems of the '09. If you love music, going out and... someone at college who you daren't tell, get them this movie. It'll do all the work for you. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star. 5 out of 5.
To appear that you know all about movies:
The Class.
One of the films of the year, this French movie (Oooooh, subtitles!?) won the Palm d'Or at 2008's Cannes Film Festival and was Oscar nominated earlier in '09. Classy. Its documentary-style look at a teacher's struggle with his students will send shivers down your spine. 5 out of 5.
To guarantee a great family night in during the holiday season:
Star Trek is an old-skool adventure epic. Even better, it's the Trek film for non-Trekkers. This is just great, big, mainstream sci-fi fun - enjoy it with the rellies this Crimbo. 5 out of 5.
To scare the living daylights out of you and your mates:
Drag Me To Hell. The title kinda gives it away - but this is
also really, creepily funny. Horror is scary. Horror that also makes
you nervously giggle is scarier. Alison Lohmann stars. 4 out of 5.
When you're snuggled up to that special someone on the sofa:
Twilight. What's better than a great romance? A great tragic romance. Ed and Bella might fancy the pants off each other - but the vampire world doesn't make anything easy. Cuddle up and wallow in the passion. 4 out of 5.Ìý
For your dad who's got a crush on Penelope Cruz:
Oh, the dads love a bit of Penny don't they?! Must be that Latin spirit. He can enjoy her at her fieriest in the sexy rom-com Vicky Christina Barcelona. She won an Oscar for it and everything. 4 out of 5.
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. Brad ages backwards in this epic romance. The FX are pretty special but it's more than just CGI - here's a cautionary tale about our love of youth. Prepare to blub. 4 out of 5.
The one TV box set that you have to buy for yourself:
True Blood, Season 1. It's 'Twilight for grown-ups' apparently (can't grown-ups like Twilight then?) and it's seriously sassy and sexy. More than just a vampire show. 5 out of 5.
But what do you think? Are these the best choices? Have I forgotten anything? Any you think would make good gifts? Stick a message in the comments box and Edith might talk about it next week on the show.
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