During the fun-filled Easter weekend, one can enjoy a nice movie with his
family. Although one may not come across specific Easter movies, a good number
of mainstream and animated movies have dabbled with the theme of the festival.
While some movies have highlighted the spiritual aspect of the festival, others
have focused on the fun and merriment associated with it. Animation movies that
incorporate Easter symbols such as Easter bunny and Easter Eggs have proved to
be a big hit amongst young kids. If you want to amuse yourself and your loved on
during the festive season, then collect the DVD of the flicks given below.
Movies On Easter
The Easter Bunny is Comin' to Town (1977)
Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., the movie 'The Easter Bunny is Comin' to Town'
features Fred Astaire. The flick is a semi-sequel of Rankin-Bass's earlier
'Santa Claus is Comin' To Town'.
The Passion Of The Christ (2004)
'The Passion of the Christ' would inspire them to learn the ability of
tolerance. Based on the New Testament, the movie depicts the last twelve hours
of the life of Lord Jesus Christ, wherein he was arrested, trialed, tortured and
then crucified. You can get the DVD of the non-English film, along with
subtitles.
Easter Parade(1948)
Starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, 'Easter Parade' is a classic flick, best
suitable for watching during the festive season. The Academy Award winning film
captures the real essence of Easter.
The Gospel Of John (2003)
The movie 'Gospel of John' tells us the story of Lord Jesus Christ through the
eyes of one of his greatest disciples - John. On screen, the character of Jesus
Christ in the movie is depicted by Henry Ian Cusick, while Chistopher Plummer
narrates the story. The life, death and Resurrection of Jesus are visualized by
the flick, which is a must-watch during the Christian festival of Easter.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1998)
The fantasy-comedy film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' is a must-watch during Easter.
Starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd and Joanna Cassidy, the flick would take
you to entirely different world and amuse you with its comic scenes. The film is
an amalgamation of traditional animation and live action sequences.
Harvey (1950)
Starring James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Victoria Horne and Jesse White, 'Harvey'
is a 1950 classic. Directed by Henry Koster, the film is an adaptation of the
Pulitzer-Prize winning play of the same name. The movie would let loose all your
tensions and prove to be a nice entertainer on Easter.
Here Comes Peter Cottontail (2006)
The 2006 animation version 'Here Comes Peter Cottontail' is a sequel to the
classic 1971 television special by legendary animators Jules Rankin and Arthur
Bass. The movie would be the best bet to watch with your kids, on the festive
occasion of Easter.
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