Film Theory: Step Aside, Santa! Buddy the Elf SHOULD Have Your Job

[@FilmTheory]

🎅 Want to make Santa's nice list? Answer these two questions: 1. What makes a movie a Christmas movie? 2. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

[@NahImSWAGG]

1. it gives you the vibe 2. yes

[@Sonic-Rise-of-chaos]

Hello

[@tnowa]

b;arg

[@SMH-ACADEMY3]

Hi, Lee, hope you're doing well

[@rosbindadolmo]

Jot to the world and die hard no

[@RandomBatmanFan]

If you ask me, Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie. It might not be as outwardly showy as others, but I think it still counts. To me, a Christmas movie needs to take place during the holiday season, have Christmas references/jokes, decor, and themes. Die Hard has the references and decor down, and it even has themes of family, which is pretty Christmas-like if you ask me. I think a lot of people hesitate to call Die Hard a Christmas movie because of its heavy violence, but it’s not the only one of its kind. I watched Violent Night with David Harbour for the first time recently and it’s very violent but also absolutely a Christmas movie.

[@ChrisBall-q2q]

I agree

[@JohnFitzKennedy959]

1. A Christmas movie must contain numerous Christmas imagery, sayings, and/or messages throughout it. Die hard contains over 40 mentions/depictions of Christmas. It also has a message of faimly between mclane and his wife, the cop and his faimly, mclain and the cop and more. 2. Thus means die hard is a Christmas movie

[@NoShameStudios]

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[@HWStock]

Ditto. I am a Die Hard enjoyer of the movie

[@SignalBull]

YESSS THANK YOU DIE HARD IS AND WILL ALWAYS WILL BE A CHRISTMAS MOVIE I knew you were the best president JFK :D

[@smilemations]

Even jfk is saying this, so yes it’s a Christmas movie

[@Eclipse-556]

DIE HARD IS CHRISTMAS MOVIE

[@edwinmaster7326]

0:20 don't think you can hide 69 being on the nice list out of frame

[@Zeldas_Lawn_Guy]

Thanks I was trying to find out what it said

[@berniedavis6676]

a christmas movie HAS to take place in December and Christmas HAS to be key to the plot of the story. not just a background element. DieHard is a Christmas movie because how much the holiday plays into the plot.

[@Isonatheater]

So isnt home alone a christmas movie then? Since christmas is just in the background

[@berniedavis6676]

@Isonatheater depending on which home alone movie. 1&2 are Christmas movies, 3-6 are NOT Christmas movies.

[@zebras001]

“You sit on a throne of LIES” Buddy the Elf

[@NoShameStudios]

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[@Scp999____________elijahdk]

​@@NoShameStudios cheese

[@gemfanclub]

@@NoShameStudios Diabolical

[@gwenpicchi5719]

"You smell like beef and cheese!" Buddy the Elf again. My grandmother loves that one.

[@joseberger7737]

@@NoShameStudios name checks out

[@jasperh6251]

1.If it takes place on Christmas/eve, has the general holiday vibe. 2. Yes.

[@SauerkrautMan]

It does NOT have the holiday vibe even though I agree with one

[@Puppiesisdog]

So Alvin in he chipmunks is?

[@coolr850]

​@@Puppiesisdog yes yes yes

[@Puppiesisdog]

@@coolr850 cool

[@ОльгаНемоляева-б7л]

Yes, I definitely agree. What makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie is is having the vibe of Christmas and having something that has Christmas in it like perfect example being the first Harry Potter

[@PokemanSnaks]

Additionally, he remembered what Santa sung to him on his 6th Birthday, something you would need to remember all those presents.

[@Varian-le8hz]

Well it wasn’t exactly hard to remember since it was just the happy birthday song 😭

[@MasonRobot]

1: A Christmas movie has to take place during or close to Christmas, or at the north pole, and has to have frequent Christmas imagery and vocabulary, 2:Die hard takes place during the season, and constantly uses Christmas imagery and vocabulary. Example: "Now I have a machine gun ho ho ho" so yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

[@labfire8964]

1. A Christmas movie is either a movie about Christmas or a movie that is traditionally watched on Christmas and differs from person to person in the second case 2. Die Hard is a Christmas movie

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

This

[@zyx5484]

1. Christmas movies typically center their setting or plot during or around the holidays associated with the end of the year (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, the Winter Solstice, etc.) and tend to be geared towards a families due to their wholesome themes and messages. 2. Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

[@notakiwi7151]

1:50 theory: buddy spending time at the north pole gave him powers

[@allaroundviewer]

Well he was surrounded by Christmas magic and spirit his whole life so…

[@samanthasinspirationalsa-et1mq]

THAT IS WHY HE IS NOT DEAD BECAUSE OF THE COFFEE!

[@Blob984]

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing aloud for all to hear

[@IAmJustAPersonOnTheInternet]

Christmas has to play a pivotal role in the movie and the plot has to be at least partially driven by Christmas. Home alone only works because the parents aren’t there because of Christmas, elf only works because Santa, and die hard only happens because of the Christmas party. It’s a Christmas movie

[@drayts]

Great classic theorising yet again, over-analysing beloved IP that isn’t meant to have a deeper meaning and is all just a bit of fun. No pandering the algorithm with a trendy topic, just absolute classic Matt-era film theories. Loving it! Keep it up!

[@raindrop6942]

wouldnt a video about one of the most popular christmas movies 3 days before christmas be a trendy topic though..?

[@SauerkrautMan]

OP is referring to newly released movies that are becoming really popular this is more celebrating the holiday

[@Tyler-q3k]

Totally, it's nice to see them cover something BESIDES analog horror or some unfinished indie title.

[@jaketaller8567]

Quick question, does anyone remember Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas? It was a stop motion retelling of the movie featuring Sheldon Cooper himself, Jim Parsons, as Buddy The Elf.

[@k1zm3t]

i do, the songs still get stuck in my head occasionally

[@Tyler-q3k]

I'm just glad the channel is covering something OTHER than analog horror, or some unfinished indie title, not only that, but THIS theory is actually positive! Which is pretty unique. (=

[@mathieuleader8601]

a neat little claymation film

[@CaramelSkull78]

0:42 I guess Sonic the hedgehog 3 is the new Christmas classic then

[@XoticNovaa]

Haven't seen 'Die Hard', but I know I definitely should. But a Christmas movie is a film based around the holiday and depicts several Christmas imagery. This includes Christmas tree and lights, Santa and his elfs, Christmas music, Reindeers or anything else. My favourite Christmas movie is 'Grandma got run over by a Reindeer'

[@A-Flano]

Get on that immediately, one of the best Christmas movies, infact one of the greatest films of all time period

[@NikolaMarinovic-qx1zy]

I think what makes a Chtistmas movie is that the movie's plot revolves around a Christmas motive, for an exemple, Elf revolves around motives like elf and naughty list.

[@inkyinkfrfr]

ok people,next morning,10am.matpats coming to town!

[@Wonder_woman1814]

MATTPAT oh my god,matpat i know him

[@ZOMBiFOX13]

Scream.mp3

[@k1zm3t]

MATPATTTTT OH MY GOD

[@The_evil_jonkler-cart445]

Proof?

[@RHCD1975]

Fr 😂

[@compassknows]

There is no way that the use of the word “Jovial” to describe Buddy at 14:33 was just a coincidence… they knew what they were doing

[@AidanRatnage]

What were they doing?

[@PabloNeves26]

Jovie?

[@AidanRatnage]

@@PabloNeves26 What's jovie mean?

[@PabloNeves26]

@AidanRatnage Zooey Deschanel

[@ToastedToaste]

Santa is a little creepy I don’t like old men breaking in my house and giving little kids presents

[@The_evil_jonkler-cart445]

Bro does not have the rizzmas spirit

[@NoShameStudios]

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[@WeAreAllThings]

The Elf is like 400yo or 40ish I’m assuming Will was.

[@colinstrietzel9219]

Not to mention watching you while you sleep

[@thelonelywoodstock674]

He also watches them while they're sleeping and knows how they behave, so he's a full-on stalker that escalates to breaking and entering. He also steals their food.

[@HatguyanimationsMC]

A Christmas movie must be set during Christmas and have references to Christmas (terrorists dressed like Santa, “ho ho ho”, saying Merry Christmas when opening the vault, etc.) And yes. Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It’s my second favorite after Peanuts!

[@danielmaynard239]

I want to mention that Elf is one of my favorite Christmas movies, and may actually be my all-time favorite

[@Portal_Master547]

0:18 I doubt this show IS on the nice list, considering all the childhood ruining Mat did. Also I agree with your opinions on those Christmas movies.

[@BR-jw7pm]

This sounds like it would be a good sequel idea! An older Buddy is made the new Santa Claus! Get on it Jon Favreau!

[@BobDaBuilder31]

Will Ferrell declined acting in a sequel a while ago becuz he didnt want to ruin the og

[@MovieFan1912]

That’s sounds a lot better than the actual script for an actual sequel that never happened, involving a South Pole anti-Santa and an entire league of Santa’s from around the world, among other things.

[@BR-jw7pm]

@@BobDaBuilder31 that’s valid and I respect WF for that decision

[@Wayhoo]

My favorite Christmas movie finally got a film theory video.. I can rest easy.

[@jackslaven-hahn2959]

Did die hard get a theory?

[@smilemations]

@jackslaven-hahn2959no it’s getting one next year for Christmas tho

[@UhM_D3V]

What makes a Christmas movie is taking place in a snowy land or jolly setting often in December. Die Hard is a Christmas movie because it follows the December and Christmas jolly decoration aspect. Take the nightmare before christmas, it takes place on Christmas, but it mainly features Halloween aspects. This is still considered a Christmas movie.

[@ryninja5788]

I think the reason Santa doesn’t want to let buddy replace him is not because he’s stubborn, but because he does care about him and doesn’t want buddy to suffer as a result of having to BE Santa. It’s a thankless, tiring job that’ll wear on you over the years. He sees buddy as very naive and doesn’t wanna crush him with the endless years on the job, potentially destroying his Christmas spirit. Just because he can doesn’t mean he’s truly prepared.

[@masterstorm2582]

1. The movie takes place during Christmas or is about Christmas and/or its values. 2. Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

[@SauerkrautMan]

To my knowledge, Die Hard isn’t even about christmas

[@smilemations]

⁠@SauerkrautManYes it is, watch it. Or if you’re too lazy search it up on Wikipedia, it gives the whole movie in a tiny summary. Die hard takes place during Christmas, and has tons of depictions of Christmas or references to it

[@Geekster1984]

A festive setting and some nice cheer, and also yes of course. Best Christmas movie ever.

[@Theguy-l2b]

What makes a movie a Christmas movie is if you learn about the magic of Christmas or Meet the real santa. I haven’t seen die hard but I don’t think it has either of these. It’s also for this reason that I think home alone is not a Christmas movie.

[@pudgesnextturnaround3112]

Home alone and die hard, I'm pretty sure it's a pseudo Xmas movie, it's takes place around Christmas but the plot isn't relating to anything Christmassy

[@Theguy-l2b]

@ that’s what I keep saying.

[@dr.blockcraft6633]

​@pudgesnextturnaround3112 The plot Is kinda Related to Christmassy themes, Of being Related to The togetherness Of family, And being Grateful they Are in Your life.

[@pudgesnextturnaround3112]

@dr.blockcraft6633 ya

[@mb-sb5ever]

I agree with your evidence though in home alone I think you do get the magic of Christmas thing you mentioned, (although there is logical reasoning in it) Kevin is alone because he makes his Christmas wish, you hear the wish magic which then results in the power lines being broken and the events to cause the family to leave him behind and although it's not the real santa kevin goes to a santa and asks him to deliver a message to the real santa that he's sorry and he wants his family back even if that means he doesnt get actual presents that year I've also not seen die hard so I can't comment on that

[@DetectiveGoggles]

1. A Christmas movie is a movie in which the holiday of Christmas plays an integral role into how the narrative for the movie plays out, and would significantly change the movie's plot if it wasn't a part of the story. 2. Die hard is, in my definition, a Christmas movie

[@bananaman2000]

A Christmas movie is 100% defined by time of year. You wouldn’t watch a movie set in Christmas time in the summer, spring or fall, you’d watch it in the winter close to Christmas. It’s really about immersion. Edit: yes by my accord, diehard is a Christmas movie.

[@dr.blockcraft6633]

I disagree. I would Watch movies Like the Polar express, Or nightmare Before christmas At various Times throughout The year.

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

I always liked Elf. My dad on the other hand always hated it. Me and my mom really like to tease him about it

[@SauerkrautMan]

Who can hate Elf?

[@thedragonwarrior5861]

@SauerkrautMan don't know why myself, I just now he does NOT like it

[@Gory-fp4wb]

Loved this! Always entertaining to watch your videos.

[@diesegeties8918]

To your first question, a Christmas film is something that really remembers Christmas, that reminds you of that magic. And yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It takes place at Christmas and has the most wonderful feeling of Christmas and action.

[@brycemorris2421]

1. In my opinion, a Christmas movie must be made with the intentional creative decision to have the events of the plot occurred during Christmas. However, the plot does not need to directly be tied to Christmas. For example, I consider gremlins to be a Christmas movie, even though it’s only slightly related to Christmas due to the inciting incident (gizmo being gifted to the protagonist) 2. Yes I would say diehard is a Christmas movie.

[@kailyneangeles4124]

1. The movie has to take place during Christmas and must mention Christmas or feel good messages about family and togetherness and love and kindness at some point. Christmas does not necessarily have to be the focus of the movie 2. Through that logic, I’m pretty sure Die Hard is a Christmas movie (although I’ve never watched it fully… sorry)

[@ChristsGoodNews]

1. In order for something to be a Christmas movie, Christmas has to be the main theme, and it has to be set during Christmas. 2. By this criteria, Die Hard is not a Christmas movie because Christmas is not the main theme. (Neither is Home Alone)

[@smilemations]

Holiday setting doesn’t even make it a Christmas movie. As long as it has tiny references of the holiday, and its overarching theme is about togetherness, love or family, it’s a Christmas movie.

[@smilemations]

If it’s not a Christmas movie, then what was the point of even adding the Christmas theme in it anyway?

[@thomasoconnell2150]

Lessons, Christmas cheer, family and absolutely die hard is a Christmas movie.

[@lunaoak6741]

Lee is such aa great voice actor

[@That_Chaotic_Nerd]

1. If a movie takes place during Christmas it’s a Christmas movie 2. Yes it is, it takes place during Christmas

[@billyfurman4888]

8:17 there was actually a theory online that stated buddy was also the man upsatirs in lego movie because of that.

[@SMH-ACADEMY3]

2:27 I never watched that movie, but, i think a Christmas movie is: Plays in/around December. Has snow. Teaches morals. Some elements.

[@MobyTheMerpup1852]

Well, this is going to make me look like a fool. 0:35 oh wait never mind they mentioned it at least, (few!)

[@marshalllovelady8915]

This is something I've been talking about for a while but a Christmas movie doesn't need to take place on Christmas but all that matters is that there's the themes of selfless generosity to others and the feeling of spending Christmas with your friends and family haveing feelings of merriment and joy and that is why I don't think die hard will EVER be a Christmas movie.

[@mb-sb5ever]

I agree I've seen a bunch of comments that say it must take place on Christmas day/eve and I don't agree with that as you have movies like November Christmas that are Christmas movies (and should be counted as) but they don't celebrate on the actual day

[@g42_16]

1. A Christmas movie is a movie where Christmas is a central part of the plot, i.e. you couldn’t switch Christmas out for any other occasion or holiday and the movie still make sense 2. Under that logic, Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, but that would mean some other Christmas classics (such as Home Alone 1) would also not be Christmas movies

[@Battlefield901]

1. It takes place during Christmas and have Christmas imagery 2. This means Die Hard is a Christmas movie

[@thanos1335]

1. Unless a movie is declared in any way, shape or form, a Christmas movie, its just a movie that takes place during the Holiday season. 2. Die Hard is NOT a Chistmas movie, it is an action movie that happens around Christmas. To those who say it is, then Rocky 4 is a Christmas movie too. Whats that you say? "Rocky 4 is a BOXING movie". The final fight of Rocky vs Drago was literally planned to take place on Christmas in Russia. If the criteria for a movie to be a Christmas movie is to simply just take place near or on Christmas without ever being officially stated TO BE a Christmas movie, then Rocky 4 is a Christmas movie too.

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

FINALLY! Someone with common sense

[@Robertganca]

1) A Christmas movie has to actually be about Christmas. It can’t just be winter or Christmas be the reason as to why something is happening. 2) No.

[@ecivedsusagep]

Your reasoning disqualifies home alone.

[@michaelcamp4990]

you did not define what it means for a movie to be "about Christmas." if two movies have are set at Christmastime and Christmas imagery is frequently depicted on screen in each, what makes one "about Christmas" and one "not about Christmas"?

[@keyonalyles2267]

A Christmas movie has to have that Christmas feeling and actually be about Christmas. Die Hard is only set on Christmas. That doesn't make it a Christmas movie.

[@tyredsauce]

Thank you! I keep saying this

[@KirbyStarAnimation]

1. I would classify a Christmas movie as one that either takes place during Christmas time and actually shows its during Christmas time, or revolves around setting up to the actual holiday like a wonderful life being a setup towards the big day. 2. I do consider diehard a Christmas movie similar to how Gremlins is.

[@xXM0NK3Y_B0YXx]

In my opinion, diehard is not a Christmas movie should have some sort of big relationship with the holidays and a gift exchange or something like that, and the only exchange in die hard is the exchange of bullets

[@georgecollins7687]

How dare KZbin hide this from me for 21 seconds

[@SophiaCarter-eq8nt]

Can’t believe how good this is, keep going!

[@victoriawhitcomb6475]

1. A christmas movie is a christmas movie if it A. Has christmas as a major backdrop (Every Hallmark christmas movie ever), or B. Christmas is the main focus of the movie (Christmas Vacation, Elf) 2. Yes, I consider Die Hard a christmas movie. Christmas is central to the plot, they are literally at a holiday party on christmas eve, you don't get more major of a backdrop, IMO

[@thecrewkidz2]

3:29 WAIT WAIT WAIT did I just see a measurement translation that starts with miles!? This is something I have never seen before! Wow!

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

What a coincidence, today I was watching a clip of Buddy the Elf and this happened.

[@Deryan-tv2tt]

Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, it’s a movie during Christmas. If the Christmas party John’s wife was at was a Thanksgiving Party or whatever, the plot of the film does not change.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Uno!

[@minekey94]

Aww dang it, ok I'll draw two cards

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

@minekey94 you can only draw one card per your turn

[@minekey94]

@@TheAllSeeingEye2468 no like, i had uno but you said it first, so i draw two cards. Anyways your turn

[@Tater-Animations]

The qualification for a Christmas movie vary from person to person, because the qualifications are it makes you feel Christmasy, which isn’t exactly something measurable. I’d say that because die hard is associated with Christmas and can definitely give off Christmas energy it is, but it really depends.

[@tattedupluv]

1. I think what makes a Christmas movie is when the fact that it's Christmastime is central or in any way integral to the plot of the story. It has always drove me nuts that people consider the Harry Potter series Christmas movies. They go through a general school year so obviously Christmas will happen during the film, but it's not what the story is centered on or even remotely connected to the larger plot. 2. YES!

[@Merennulli]

Yeah, that's my issue with how a lot of people try to justify Die Hard as being one. It needs more than just name-dropping Christmas. Christmas has to be central to the story or its theme. Which, narrowly, is the case for Die Hard. The movie relies on Christmas theming for a lot of its comic relief and it relies on the Christmas reunion trope for about a third of the main character's character arc. But so many others that get roped in by the name-drop level excuse given have nothing to do with Christmas.

[@thedragonage3033]

1. A Christmas movie is any movie that usually comes out from late November to early January but can technically come out any time in the year, that has explicit Christmas themes. 2. I haven’t watched Die Hard, so I can’t answer that.

[@user-BloodCandle]

A Christmas must take place around Christmas time, often starts showing up on stuff like recommended around Christmas, and usually has a happy vibe. I have never seen die hard

[@mariyalyash4852]

I am a firm believer in the theory that there is multiple Santa’s when the current Santa gets to old for his job and a new Santa takes over the job from the old Santa

[@Landon_Cosgorve]

1. The release date, theme, and setting 2. No it has nothing to do with most of the traditions of chrismas movie tropes

[@ChickenTrendy]

Do I think Die Hard is a Christmas movie: Yes! What makes a Christmas movie: an underlying tone of the holiday. If the film shows a consistent theme of Christmas, it is a Christmas movie. In Die Hard for example, it takes place on Christmas Eve/day, it’s snowing out, he wears a Santa hat, etc.

[@daniele.h7697]

The movie has to actually be about Christmas or Christmas has to be some sort of focal point. Which is why die hard is not a Christmas movie because it's not about Christmas. It just so happens to take place on Christmas but it could have taken place on Thanksgiving and still been the same exact movie. Also a movie coming out in December also does not make it a Christmas movie. Cuz by that logic every movie that comes out in November would have to be considered a Thanksgiving movie and everything that comes out in October is considered a Halloween movie and everything that comes out in March is considered a St Patrick's Day movie.

[@OneLazyLoaf]

'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie for 3 reasons 1. It takes place on Christmas 2. It's setting is a Christmas party and 3. It starts and ends on Christmas music. Also to answer the first question, I believe a Christmas movie is any movie that takes place during the season, has Christmas music, and has the basic message of family and love, and has some sort of thing to do with Santa or mention of presents

[@paulnewkirk7300]

A Christmas movie is a movie that takes part in December with multiple Christmas trees and Christmas lights. It doesn’t have to have Santa like home alone

[@Butterfingers3]

I watch Elf with the family during the Christmas season all the time! I'm so happy you did a theory on it 😁

[@rachelyoung2786]

1. A Christmas movie has a message or moral about Christmas. Like the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. 2. Based on what I just said, Die Hard is probably not a Christmas movie.

[@lillyrray]

it’s weird to answer what makes a christmas movie a christmas movie, because all the christmas movies i love, and that REALLY feel like christmas to me, are ones i’ve associated with christmas since i was a kid. however, i only saw die hard for the first time when i was 12 or 13, so it doesn’t FEEL like christmas to me, but i will always force my family to watch it on christmas eve. i think what makes a christmas movie a christmas movie is, of course, taking place in december, having christmas decor/vibes present, and a christmas-centered storyline (some form of heroism, “family is the most important” trope, etc). though die hard doesn’t have a christmas-centered storyline, the elements of christmas are there; christmas decor/vibes, takes place on christmas eve, “family is most important” trope, and there is DEFINITELY heroism. so, although it’s not about CHRISTMAS per sé, it feels like a christmas movie to me. i mean, think of home alone. it’s a christmas CLASSIC, but it doesn’t exactly center around christmas. it’s about a kid keeping his home and himself safe all by himself. however, it has christmas elements (e.g., takes place in december, christmas decor/vibes present, heroism, and “family is most important” trope), which makes it a christmas movie. i think this same logic applies with die hard. even though it isn’t centered around christmas, it still is a christmas movie, BECAUSE it has those elements. so yes, i think die hard is a christmas movie.

[@dark_galaxyy]

A Christmas movie is a movie that has plot that relates to it being Christmas. Die hard does, because if it didn’t the main characters wouldn’t be where the movie was taking place.

[@s.d.5992]

1. its time is set around/at christmas + someone/ something needs to be saved. 2. absolutly! Using my criterias: Die Hard plays at a Christmasparty + his wife (and the other hostages) need to be saved. Other action christmas movies: violent Night, read one. Both also check the boxes I set.

[@ChristsGoodNews]

This is crazy timing. Just 2 days ago, we watched Elf in band class

[@TheColorTitan]

1. I think a Christmas movie is a movie that has something to do with Christmas in a way that affects the story and can't be replaced by anything else. For example, in Harry Potter 2, the only reason they can get the hair from crab and goyal is the Christmas party. I personally don't think that's a Christmas movie because that's not a big enough event, but it was an example. 2. I don't think Die Hard is a Christmas movie because the party he goes to can be replaced by any party. Just because it's set during the holiday season doesn't make it a Christmas movie; it's like calling Iron Man 3 a Christmas movie.

[@matthewclarke1315]

What makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie. 1. Christmas as the setting 2. Multiple Christmas songs 3. Christmas being important to the plot. 4. A Christmas message/ lesson like the importance of giving or family. 5. I movie who would only really watch on December

[@Zarvain]

1) It must take place durring the Christmas season, even better if Christmas Eve/Day is in the movie. Said holiday needs to be a part of the theme in some way, not just a date mentioned on a calender placing it in a time line. There needs to be in part some form of the Christmas traditions, whether religios of family/friends oriented. 2) It takes place during the season, happening durring the office Christmas party, there are ocasional reminders durring the film, and he reconnects with his wife at the end, while these connections aren't as strong as I would like they are just barely present enough for me to add it to a list of Christmas movies, so yes.

[@edwardtdm123]

Buddy's Etch-a-Sketch skills prove he's not just strong-he's insanely talented too! 🖼

[@EmuTheEmo]

Bruce Willis has made an announcement before stating that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie

[@The_waffle..]

To me as a Christian I’d still say a Christmas move must have some relation to the holiday, have Santa or some reference to him ( this dose include elves) , but manly taking place during winter / December and having good morels as a priority in some way ( good kids get toys , grinch dose good his hart grows 3 X , Ebeneezer Scrooge visited by 3 ghosts and becomes a better person etc even if it’s just stoping some bad guy of sorts ❤)

[@shawnheatherly]

Nice to see Buddy's holiday cheer get the theory treatment. As for the Die Hard questions: 1. A Christmas movie must take place during the holidays and the fact that it's that time of the year be relevant to the main plot. Just because a movie is set in December or there's a minor scene showing off Christmas does not make it a Christmas movie. 2. Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie. The fact that it occurs during Christmas is vital to the plot.

[@RG-di8ni]

Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It occurs during Christmas but it has the feel good outcome that we all want to feel during Christmas. It also follow the holiday season, it starts off easy things going as you'd think it should then everything goes crazy (usually an unexpected family member/guest) then you do whatever you have too do just too barely get through it. Then the season ends when the guest leaves.

[@SoggyChirrup856]

1. A Christmas Movie must uphold family and should have characters that have show this or characters that learn the lesson of family and its importance, personally “Christmas movies” without such things don’t count in my book so all those Christmas slashers are just genre filling rather than an official Christmas movie. 2. Die Hard makes mention of Christmas many times and it takes place on Christmas Eve night (which is important) and it’s characters need their family and love them and would (and do) anything to protect them. So I personally see Die Hard as not only a Christmas movie, but a great one at that!

[@markdahero15]

6:48 A LITE BRIGHT DISPLAY! i didnt even really play with these tho so who am I to call that out

[@Blubee779]

Having Christmas magical/santa/christmasy aspects, die hard is not a Christmas movie

[@melsnow989]

Hello! theorist watching from Ireland here, to me a Christmas movie should always have the following elements: "Christmas day" Die Hard starts at Christmas eve, "Christmas spirit" John McClane definitely has an unbreakable spirit, "Christmas decorations and food" also in the movie "mayhem, chaos and violence" are an essential part of the holidays, "Christmas music" and finally "snow" even though is rare, it snows in L.A. at the end and we go to credits listening to that iconic song. BTW my favourite christmas movie is Gremlins which also feature all previously mention seasonal elements. This is the first time I watch a Film Theory video with the new guy (instead of MatPat) and I must say; good job man! I can't wait to see more content with you, best of luck and happy holidays! 🎄❄🦌

[@AGaymerFry]

As someone named after two Christmas movies (die hard and lethal weapon), i have so many things to say on this. 1. What makes a movie a Christmas movie? 1. Bare minimum it must take place around/on Christmas. From their it moves up the ranks of 'how Christmas is the Christmas movie' based on things like themes, messages relating to christmas (family bonds for example), songs, Christmas decor ect. 2. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? 2.Yes. (So is Lethal Weapon)

[@Zhair-Zh]

1. Its not enough for a Christmas movie to only take place on Christmas, otherwise any movie that has any sort of time lapse or montage that shows the passage of time and they pass through Christmas would automatically become a Christmas movie. A Christmas movie has to be ABOUT Christmas for it to qualify. 2. No

[@HammondsWorld1877]

Die Hard is a Christmas movie and a movie that has a plot that is dependent on the holiday season basically meaning that as long as it takes place in a Christmas season and a Christmas tree is in the movie or something that goes with Christmas makes it a Christmas movie

[@odeebee3950]

I think that a christmas movie is something that revolves around christmas instead of just taking place on that day i dont think die hard is a christmas movie

[@AxelNova14]

I literally just rewatched this! (Elf) For a Christmas movie to be a Christmas movie IN MY OPION it must either be about Christmas it self, or actually be set around Christmas, with the main point being that it is almost Christmas. So yes Die hard although not being about Christmas it self is still set around that time and makes enough references to Christmas that I think it could be considered a Christmas movie.

[@LadyTenkage]

1.) Appropriate setting about/around Christmas, with a plot revolving around a conflict that requires the main character to reflect on themselves and renew their appreciation for those they love, even if it's not the ideal resolution. And by the end, they have become a better person for it. 2.) Die Hard AND Die Hard 2 are ABSOLUTELY Christmas movies.

[@jaspercin]

1. A Christmas movie has to have 3 things: Decorations related to the holiday, be in the month of December, and have people talk about it. 2. Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It takes place on Christmas Eve/Christmas, has many Christmas trees, and people talk about, McClane even kills somebody and writes "Ho, ho, ho" on his shirt.

[@ritreewilson4579]

1. Personally, what makes a movie a Christmas movie is if the majority of it takes place on or closely around Christmas, Christmas is woven into the main plot, or if it is advertised as such. 2. Never seen the movie, so I do not know!

[@TheRedBeet]

The timing on this is crazy, just watched elf again today. I swear they might be watching

[@Seren_stars]

Die hard is a Christmas movie as it is set in Christmas and before people say that it doesn’t matter home alone is set in Christmas and the only thing that really makes it at Christmas movie is bc it uses stuff that is used during Christmas time yet die hard has the same thing and that’s why it’s so important bc there kids are at home so he can’t die bc everyone’s Christmas would be ruined but personally I think die hard 2 is more of a Christmas 😅