Best Christmas Movies Ever!: Special Extended Edition – MVD Rewind Collection (Blu-ray)

Release Date: USA, 2024
Director: Mark A. Altman

Release Date: September 30th, 2025
Approximate Running Time: 98 Minutes 1 Second
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen / 1080 Interlaced / MPEG-4 AVC
Rating: NR
Sound: DTS-HD 5.1 English, LPCM Stereo English
Subtitles: English SDH
Region Coding: Region Free
Retail Price: $29.95

"Get ready to relive the greatest holiday movie moments of all time in Best Christmas Movies Ever!--a festive and fun-filled documentary that takes you on a nostalgic journey through the most beloved Christmas classics. Featuring exclusive interviews with stars, filmmakers, and critics, this special presentation features an extended cut of the film and explores the heartwarming stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and lasting impact of iconic films like Home Alone, Elf, The Santa Clause, Miracle on 34th Street, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, It's a Wonderful Life, and more—including the ultimate debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering these holiday treasures for the first time, Best Christmas Movies Ever! is the perfect companion to your favorite holiday movies. Cozy up with your loved ones, grab some hot cocoa, and celebrate the spirit of the season with this must-watch Christmas documentary!" - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video:

Best Christmas Movies Ever! comes on a 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray.

Disc Size: 40.2 GB

Feature: 23 GB

This documentary uses film clips, on-set footage, and other archival materials, and the quality varies. That said, the newly filmed interviews look the best.

Audio:

This release comes with two audio options, a DTS-HD 5.1 mix in English and a DTS-HD stereo mix in English. Both audio tracks sound clean, clear, and balanced. Included are removable English SDH.

Extras:

Extras for this release include a trailer (1 minute 26 seconds, LPCM stereo English, no subtitles), deleted and extended scenes (28 minutes 47 seconds, LPCM stereo English, no subtitles), 'Best Christmas Movies Ever': Live At GalaxyCon featuring director Mark A. Altman (40 minutes 45 seconds, LPCM stereo English, no subtitles), an audio commentary with Mark A. Altman and producer Scott Mantz, a collectible mini poster (limited to first pressing), and a slipcover (limited to first pressing).

Summary:

Christmas is one of the most cherished times of year; it is a holiday that transcends its religious origins. Best Christmas Movies Ever! is a documentary that discusses cinema’s most celebrated Christmas films. Though the focal point is the films, this documentary also explores traditions, toys, and what makes a Christmas movie. Despite all of the films being Christmas-related, this documentary breaks them down into specific subcategories and explains the reason for each category. Talking heads provide thoughts and background information, and the documentary includes an ample amount of clips from films being discussed. That said, Best Christmas Movies Ever! is a well-made documentary that ultimately connects with one's nostalgia.

MVD Rewind Collection gives Best Christmas Movies Ever! a solid release, highly recommended. 

Written by Michael Den Boer