The holiday season is almost here and most of us are already looking for all the cozy and interesting ideas for spending some quality yet memorable time with our families on this most awaited occasion. And what’s better than sitting in silence, watching exciting and thrilling movies while we gather up together?
Holidays are the best time to distract yourself from your busy lives, hectic work routines and enjoy some moments of pure bliss and peace with your loved ones. Technology has always been one step ahead in making these moments more beautiful for us. With cable TV and the internet, we get to have endless possibilities to watch as compared to the times when we were relying on CDs or DVDs.
Several cable TV plans come with a channel lineup so vast that they can easily meet the entertainment needs of the entire family. Take the example of Spectrum Select that includes 125+ channels and the option to enjoy thousands of on-demand titles, all at an affordable price. This TV plan in itself is more like a holiday treat.
If you’re wondering what to watch with that many channels, in this article you will find some of the shortlisted blockbuster movies that we personally love. Once you watch these with your friends and family you’ll love them too. So grab some popcorns and let’s get started:
- John Wick: Parabellum
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Halle Berry, and Ruby Rose
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
John Wick is returning to screens with an endless network of agents where some powerful assassins are chasing him. Following Chapter 2 where John Wick killed a man, he is finding a way to rescue the life and get out of the situation all alone.
Keanu Reeves is a treat for the eyes to watch in this movie with all the stylish and thrilling action stunts he portrays. The movie was highly appreciated by audiences worldwide this is why we recommend you to watch this over the holiday season.
- Aladdin
Cast: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, and Marwan Kenzari
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
The re-creation of Aladdin a poor boy who finds a magical genie presents Will Smith as the magical genie. Went out on an adventure to help Aladdin become a prince so he can marry Princess Jasmine. Princess Jasmine is a free soul who wants to see the world outside the palace. The movie takes a beautiful twist when Aladdin went out of his way to help Princess Jasmine and her father.
Will Smith’s fans loved this movie as it was a visual treat with some flashy camera work.
- Glass
Cast: Bruce Willis, James McAvoy, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sarah Paulson
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
The director of this film, M. Night Shyamalan, directed the movie Unbreakable back in 2000 where he introduced Mr. Glass who defeated the villain (Samuel L. Jackson) quite effortlessly. Then in 2017, M. Night Shyamalan directed Split where he presented a multi-personality character played by James McAvoy. Now in the Glass movie, M. Night Shyamalan brought the entire band together since this is the finale of the series.
- Cold Pursuit
Cast: Liam Neeson, Emmy Rossum, Laura Dern, and William Forsythe
Directed by: Hans Petter Moland
This is a dark comedy film where Liam Neeson plays the character of a snowplow driver who seeks revenge against a group of drug dealers who he suspects for his son’s murder. The movie is based on a Norwegian film called ‘In Order of Disappearance’ (2014). This movie is full of action revenge where you could enjoy random fits of laughter at the most unusual parts. A must-see to people who don’t get easily offended by dark comedy.
- Captain Marvel
Cast: Brie Larson, Ben Mendelson, Samual L. Jackson, and Jude Law
Directed by: Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden
Set in the 90s, Marvel is finally released which stars a female superhero played by Brie Larson known for fighting Skrulls besides Gemma Chan and Jude Law after they caught earth in the center of a gigantic conflict.
A must-watch movie for fiction lovers and for someone who wants to see an inspirational female in lead.
- The Beach Bum
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, Snoop Dogg, and Isla Fisher
Directed by: Harmony Korine
A comedy film starring Matthew McConaughey as Moondog, who wants to live his life on his own rulebooks – the storyline revolves around weed. It is was a good idea to cast actors who have had similar real-life experiences which is why the director cast Snoop Dogg and Zac Efron who are trying to get the limelight with his interesting attire.
- Where’d You Go Bernadette
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Emma Nelson, Billy Crudup, and Kristen Wing
Directed by: Richard Linklater
This movie is based on a novel written by Maria Semple in 2012. The storyline revolves around a mother’s character which is portrayed by Cate Blanchett, who went missing right before a family trip leaving her daughter behind to hunt her.
Wrapping it up
In the aforementioned list, we have made sure to have at least something for everyone. From suspense lovers to action movie lovers, to people who want to see some magic around the holiday seasons our list has the best pick for all our readers. So without wasting anything make the best use of your cable TV package and get started.
Okon Victor