Rise of the Guardians
Notable cast: Isla Fisher, Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin
What it’s about: Jack Frost joins up with other legendary characters such as Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy to stop the evil spirit Pitch from taking over the world.
Why you should watch it for the holidays: Rise of the Guardians is a great animated film that is perfect for many holidays, but especially for Christmas. If you’re looking for an animated film to watch that is Christmas adjacent but isn’t as heavy-handed as many of your typical Christmas movies, this option is great for you.
The main character in the story is Jack Frost, and he teams up with many other legendary holiday figures such as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. You’ll love seeing all of these figures work together to save the world, and the action sequences and animation in this movie are pretty wonderful.
This movie also features many famous actors who do the voice roles for the characters. Chris Pine does the voice of the main character Jack Frost and other celebrities who provided voice acting for this film include Alec Baldwin and Jude Law. It’s always great to watch animated films that feature some of your favorite actors, so this makes Rise of the Guardians that much better.
So, if you need to try something new, and maybe need a palate cleanser from your more traditional animated holiday films, Rise of the Guardians is a great choice for you to watch on a snowy night.