7 Reasons “Nightmare Before Christmas” Is the Greatest Holiday Movie Ever
7 Reasons “Nightmare Before Christmas” Is the Greatest Holiday Movie Ever
Now that it’s October, I can bask in the glory that is “Nightmare Before Christmas”. Released in 1993, this movie defined my childhood as much as any Disney flick, action figure, or 75-minute roller coaster wait at Six Flags did. I opine that ‘Nightmare’ is the greatest holiday movie of all time. I have 7 random reasons why:
1. You can justifiably watch this from October 1st through December 31st because it covers all winter holidays. Halloween, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, any celebrating going on in Q4, ‘Nightmare’ works. At no point during Q4 will you feel silly or out of season for watching it. That’s versatility you can’t beat.
2. Jack crip-walking down the hill that rolls out. When I was a kid, I’d walk hill after hill hoping they’d unfurl for me. Sadly, they did not.
3. They had a song for every occasion. I’m aware that’s how musicals work, but them boys cranked it from start to finish. They had a tune for every calamity.
4. Jack reacted to snow like Atlanta people react to snow. There was a moment of confusion then euphoria then confusion then caution. At least Jack didn’t try to drive in it.
5. Plot you can relate to. Jack got tired of his job and wants to try some new shit out. It’s basically the skeleton version of when Michael Jordan went to play baseball.
6. Boogey-Oogey Man. He lived in a casino and kidnapped Santa. He didn’t need to do anything else to become a GOAT in my eyes.
7. Last but not least, it’s celebrating 30 years this year: Meaning I’ve got to watch it ad-nauseam for most of my life. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
