12 Days of Unchristmas
When struggling to find last minute gifts, maybe avoid the fragrance aisle. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

Ben Whishaw plays Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man with an exceptional sense of smell. He uses his gift to create the most beautiful fragrances with Giuseppe Baldini (Dustin Hoffman). Unfortunately, the most sensational scent to him is the one of a woman long forgotten, and he will do anything to bottle it.
The visuals work hard in this film to portray the scents that are so vital to the plot – the wet sound of fish, scales flying, the heaps of manure, the vibrant flowers. Everything is working overtime to conjure something the audience can’t actually attain – much like Grenouille and his impossible fragrance.
When Ebenezer Scrooge seems too lovely, Get Low.

Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) is a recluse – a grinch, you could say. Bush has a dark secret he is finally willing to share, but his lack of integration in his Tennessee town has led the residents to believe all sorts about him – that he’s a murderer, perhaps even a demon.
The only way he can think of airing his past sins, is with a wake. Financially disastrous undertaker, Frank Quinn (Bill Murray), is the more than willing to help.
Robert Duvall is spectacular in this indie hit. And, just like our furry green friend, it turns out his heart is able to grow an inch or two.
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Enjoy time to socialise with friends. MicMacs.

After being shot in the head and experiencing some personality changes, Bazil (Dany Boon) joins a rag-tag bunch of eccentrics who live in a city dump as they decide to take down two weapons manufacturers. So far, so Christmassy.
The unconventional gang’s antics are convoluted, hairbrained and ridiculous, but their loyalty to each other is unwavering. The importance of finding your tribe is portrayed perfectly by the ensemble cast of Jean-Pierre Jeunet favourites, including Yolande Moreau, Dominique Pinon, and Urbain Cancelier.
Don’t let the grey and sombre palette of this movie fool you, it’s as uplifting and cockle-warming as any Jimmy Stewart offering.