Tis the season to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of holiday movies that embody the festive season! Here are three hilarious picks that not only capture the holiday spirit, but also showcase scenes filmed throughout British Columbia. Bundle up with your coziest blanket, settle in with some hot cocoa, and enjoy these three lighthearted rom-coms, where the balance of love and humour ensures an entertaining and laughter-filled time!
EXmas unfolds as former fiancés Graham (Robbie Amell) and Ali (Leighton Meester) unexpectedly reunite during Christmas. Ali, thinking Graham wouldn’t be present, arrives at Graham’s family home to spend the holidays together. A spirited competition ensues as they vie for the family’s favour to determine who will stay through Christmas Day. Although the film is set in Minnesota, it adds a touch of British Columbia’s scenic beauty to the mix. Keep an eye out for scenes shot in and around the beautiful Okanagan Lake, with glimpses of the cast strolling by Kelowna Hotel providing an added layer of visual delight as you enjoy the movie! You can stream EXmas now on Amazon Prime.
LOVE HARD follows the story of Natalie (Nina Dobrev), a Los Angeles-based writer, who ventures to rural upstate New York to surprise a guy she’s been dating online. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she realizes she has been catfished by a charming small-town guy named Josh (Jimmy O Yang), leading to a humorous and heartwarming holiday adventure as they navigate the realities of love in the digital age. LOVE HARD was mostly filmed in Vancouver, including Josh’s home set in New Westminster and Boundary Bay Airport as Lake Placid Airport. You can stream LOVE HARD on Netflix now.
NOELLE is a heartwarming film that revolves around the Kringle family in the North Pole. When Kris Kringle’s daughter, Noelle (Anna Kendrick), discovers her brother Nick (Bill Hader) is struggling with the pressure of taking on the role of Santa Claus, she sets out on a whimsical adventure to help him find his holiday spirit, leading to unexpected challenges and delightful discoveries along the way. Experience the enchantment as Whistler undergoes a magical transformation to become Santa’s Village, while additional scenes unfold against the backdrop of Saint James Music Academy and the vibrant streets of Gastown. NOELLE can be streamed on Disney+ now.
Happy watching!
