Ross Kemp in A Christmas Carol?
Yep, we’ve been watching the Christmas 24 channel.
Here are a few of its gems…
Ive lost track of these channels and what theyre called.
Christmas 24 is definitely one of them.
I dont care, I love these channels.
If you get lucky, they throw out some unexpectedly good movies.
Even when you dont get lucky you get the chance to see someone you recognise from Teleshopping acting hilariously.
Put away your copies ofHome AloneandIts A Wonderful Lifefor a bit, and check out these hidden Christmas gems… And its amazing how much neither of them have changed.
The reasons for this become apparent as the viewer sees more of the nightmarish family dynamic.
Hilarity ensues, and Lopez finds himself developing a heartwarming, festive case of Stockholm syndrome.
Hart plays her role in a suitably frazzled, manic way, while Mario Lopez is… Mario Lopez.
But thats no bad thing.
Another Christmas movie starringSaved By The Bellalumni this time Mark Paul Gosselaar (Zack Morris) takes the spotlight.
I wanted so much for their blind date to be at The Maxx, but sadly it isnt.
Having seen Kemp as Scrooge, its now nearly impossible to imagine anyone else in the modern day role.
Imagine if Scrooge was a trailer park ho?
Thats pretty much this movie in a nutshell.
All American Christmas Carolis Dickens meetsJerry Springer, and it works.
Speaking of characters, look out for an appearance by Mr Meat Loaf.
Firstly, Cindy has a baby son called Cheese-Doodle.
Secondly, I cant top that.
I didnt think this far ahead.
This Hallmark movie centres around a shop that sells nothing but Christmas hats.
I cant decide so Im not sure what chance you guys have).
But it turned out to be a surprisingly entertaining film.
But its a fun watch.
Fans ofHoney I Shrunk The Kidswill know that Matt Frewer is great at playing an annoying neighbour.
Add Christmas to this mix and youve got a winning combination.
Can the guys put their rivalry aside for the good of the neighbourhood?
If you only watch one movie from this list, make it this one.
And the Ross Kemp one.
