Five Christmas Movies Returning to the Big Screen in Illinois

If your attempt at getting into the holiday spirit is marathoning through some of the finest in film, there are some seriously good choices.

Why Seeing Christmas Classics in Theaters Hits Different

Sure, you could sit at home and watch them over and over, but what if you had the chance to catch them as they were intended, like on the big screen?

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Where the Holiday Magic Really Happens

You know, the place where the magic comes to life? Mix that magic with the magic of the holidays, and bam, that's double magic, so much magic it's almost too much.

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AMC Rockford’s Full Lineup of Christmas Classics

Anyway, AMC in Rockford is showing five Christmas classics starting in December through the end of the season to help get you in the mood.

• Dr. Suess' The Grinch (Fridays)
• Elf (Saturdays and Wednesdays)
• The Polar Express (Sundays and Tuesdays)
• Love Actually (Mondays)
• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Thursdays)

My Picks for the Big Screen Experience

If I had to pick, I'd probably go with Elf and Christmas Vacation. Getting the chance to see National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in a movie theater sounds like fun. Having missed out on its original run back in the day, I would have the chance to make up for it over 30 years later.

If you were to go, what would you pick? Book online tickets HERE.