By Katy Tallent
Cool Runnings (Rated PG)
Cool Runnings, a Disney comedy, is loosely based on Jamaica’s first bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The movie follows the main character Derice Bannok, who wants to run in the Olympics but through no fault of his own does not make it. He still wants to go to the Olympics, however, so he decides to create a bobsled team.
This movie is a fantastic movie to watch during winter. It puts tropical athletes into a snowy atmosphere while incorporating underdog themes and humor. With Doug E. Doug in this movie, it was impossible for it not to be hilarious. Just watching all of the characters, who have never seen snow or ice before, compete in Canada was comical and extremely entertaining in and of itself.
Miracle (Rated PG)
The movie, Miracle, is the depiction of the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, coached under Herb Brooks. The US team defeated the Soviet team even though the Soviet team was undefeated at that time. Herb Brooks, played by Kurt Russell, coached the team in an unconventional manner which eventually led them to winning and being brought together as a team.
Miracle is the perfect movie to watch while it is cold outside because it is set during the Winter Olympics. Watching the team’s journey as they come together and learn how to work with each other gives the movie a heartfelt feeling. The famous scene in the locker room, when Brooks gives the speech right before they play the Soviets, is inspirational and creates an indescribably uplifting feeling. This movie is a fantastic feel-good movie that is perfect for the winter atmosphere outside.
Anastasia (Rated PG)
The Disney movie, Anastasia, is about Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (1901-1918), the youngest daughter of the last Tsar, Nicholas II. At the beginning of the movie the wizard, Rasputin, puts a hex on Anastasia and her family. The entire Romanoff family dies except for Anastasia and her grandmother who get separated. The movie follows Anastasia as she finds her way back to her grandmother.
Anastasia is perfect for winter because it is in Russia, so obviously there is a ton of snow. The soundtrack for this movie is very whimsical and adds to the wintery atmosphere that the movie has. Songs like “Once Upon a December” and “Journey to the Past” are haunting, emotional, and instantly memorable. Anastasia is an exciting adventure-filled 90 minutes with a hint of romance woven in.
Ice Age (Rateg PG)
Ice Age tells the story of an unlikely friendship amongst three different animals who lived during the Ice Age; these animals are a mammoth, a sloth, and a sabre-toothed tiger. The three unlikely friends help return a human baby back to his family despite facing numerous deadly creatures, harsh weather, and multiple hysterical circumstances.
Ice Age is a great winter movie because it is set in a frozen world full of snow, ice, and glaciers, which makes the setting feel fun and adventurous.Sid the Sloth brings the humor, Manny’s serious personality and past brings a lot of heart, and Diego brings some action and adventure to the film. All these elements combined with humor, emotional moments, and strong characters make Ice Age appealing to both children and adults.
Little Women (Rated PG)
Little Women stars Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, and Florence Pugh as the March sisters. The film tells the story of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, and how their lives were impacted by the Civil War. The film covers their lives during their childhood years as well as adult years, and their relationships with one another, the love they have for their family, and the journey of finding themselves.
Little Women is a fantastic winter film because the film has many scenes that take place during winter time with snow on the ground giving the viewer a warm and cozy feeling. The music used throughout the movie sets the mood for each of the scenes and makes the happy and sad moments within the film stand out even more than they already did. While there are some romantic elements to the movie, most of it is about the bond shared between the sisters and growing up. Little Women is a very emotional, comforting film and is very good to watch during the winter months.
The Call of the Wild (Rated PG)
The Call of the Wild, released in 2020 and inspired by Jack London’s novel of the same name, follows a pet dog named Buck who was raised as a pet in California but is stolen from his owner and ends up in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. He adapts to his new environment and develops independence. Other characters that Buck meets throughout the film help him become mature as they all contribute greatly to how he ends up becoming the dog he is.
Among the many beautiful wintery scenes displayed throughout this film, there are also numerous features which demonstrate both the beauty and brutality of nature. One of the biggest components of this movie is the strong relationship between Buck and John Thornton, played by Harrison Ford. John demonstrates compassion and tenderness to Buck consistently throughout the movie, which creates unbreakable trust and a strong bond of friendship between them. The close relationship between Buck and John strengthens the overall message of the film and conveys important values of loyalty, friendship, and love. The combination of both action and emotion in this film makes it the perfect movie to watch while drinking hot chocolate and watching the snow fall outside.
Frankenstein (Rated R)
Frankenstein, a Netflix original movie inspired by Mary Shelley’s well-known novel, stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. The film focuses on both the scientist who has become obsessed with creating life and the creature the scientist created, who is left behind in the world without any guide to help him understand or survive.
Even though this movie is not a traditional winter movie or the normal heartfelt winter film, it still fits the season in a different way. The film is primarily set in dark, cold cities, icy landscapes, and gloomy laboratories, giving it an unsettling and unsafe atmosphere. The primary theme of Frankenstein is how the pursuit of ambition can have disastrous, negative consequences for both individuals and society when those ambitions become excessive. The story illustrates how Victor’s obsession with creating life leads to disastrous results. Frankenstein is a serious and thought-provoking movie that is still a great movie to watch during the winter (as long as you are 17 and have your parents’ approval).
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Rated PG)
The film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe portrays four children who stumble upon an enchanted land called Narnia by going through a wardrobe. Under the rule of the White Witch, Narnia is trapped in perpetual winter, so the children team up with Aslan, the lion, to help free Narnia from the White Witch.
Because of this movie’s winter wonderland scenery and wintry, enchanted feel, this film is perfect to watch during the winter season. Furthermore, the plot has thrills, tears, and themes of courage, family, and sacrifice. The characters are easy for the audience to root for, making it an enjoyable winter experience for everyone.
Dead Poets Society (Rated PG)
Dead Poets Society is a story about very strict students in a prep school experiencing an inspirational new English teacher named John Keating, played by Robin Williams. Keating encourages his students to think for themselves and “seize the day,” inspiring them to start a secret club called the Dead Poets Society.
Dead Poets Society is such an amazing movie that you will always remember once you have seen it. It has such an extremely cozy yet serious feel to it through its setting, an old boarding school with foggy grounds and quiet hallways, but it feels like it is a winter time movie because of being an extremely slow, sentimental movie to experience at this time of the year.
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