These 6 films are essential for a great New Year’s Eve

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Here we go! Welcome to 2025! Whether your New Year's Eve was eventful or rather calm, you probably want to enjoy this first day of the year a little. In general, January 1st is dedicated to rest to start the year gently.

So no pressure for this New Year's Day. If you want to sit quietly on your couch in front of a good movie, then treat yourself! We've put together a list of the perfect movies to watch to start 2025 off right. Okay, this list is pretty subjective, but we thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some light-hearted movies that make you laugh or that warm your heart. And why not all of that at once ? Discover our top 6 films to see to recover from the New Year.

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Madame Doubtfireis one of the must-see films in Robin Williams' filmography. When Daniel Hillard can no longer see his children following his divorce, he will do everything to spend time with them despite everything. A cartoon voice actor, he will put his talents to use and transform himself into a remarkable governess to be close to them.

Robin Williams is simply exceptional in this film that rocked the childhood of many viewers. The character of Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire is as endearing as he is hilarious. A true feel good film, Mrs. Doubtfire is perfect for starting 2025 on the right foot. It is to be seen and re-seen without moderation on Disney+.

If you like romantic comedies, but you don't like “cheesy”, Crazy, Stupid, Love is an urgent must-see. The feature film is carried by the excellent Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Steve Carell and Julianne Moore who offer us anthology scenes.

Crazy, Stupid, Love, is the story of Cal Weaver, a father and family man whose life falls apart at the dawn of his 40th birthday when his wife asks for a divorce and tells him that she cheated on him. Dejected, Cal must get back on track, he who married his high school sweetheart. Fortunately, he will be able to count on the attractive and seductive Jacob to bounce back and become, in turn, a heartbreaker. But that is only the common thread of Crazy, Stupid, Love. Other stories will revolve around the duo of Cal and Jacob and that is not to displease us.

Extremely funny, well written, never corny or cliché, Crazy, Stupid, Love earned Ryan Gosling a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Actor in a Comedy. It is a refreshing comedy that is an obvious choice for this New Year's Day. It’s available on MAX.

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Before making Wonka, a little nugget released last year, Paul King gave us Paddington in 2014 and then, an even better sequel, Paddington 2in 2017. The adventures of the little Peruvian bear who conquered London are ideal for the day after New Year's Eve. Make yourself comfortable and head across the Channel with the adorable Paddington. It's all the more perfect since the third installment is coming out soon in theaters.

In search of a better life, his aunt Lucy sends him to London. Alone. But the city of their dreams is not as welcoming as they imagined and poor Paddington quickly becomes disillusioned. Fortunately, he will meet the Brown family who will end up making a place for him in their home. This sweet film is a little enchanted interlude that always does good. You can watch Paddington and Paddington 2 on CANAL+.

Monument of French cinema, Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is one of those films that we never get tired of. Despite the years, the comedy remains a classic in the French cinematographic landscape. How can we forget the cult lines of Jamel Debbouze in the skin by Numérobis or the famous monologue by Edouard Baer ? In the absence of a magic potion to help you recover from the New Year, Asterix and Obelix : Mission Cleopatra will do.

Queen Cleopatra of Egypt intends to take up the challenge that Julius Caesar has set her: to build a sumptuous palace in just three months. She entrusts this project to the energetic architect Numerobis, but the task is substantial. The young man will therefore ask his Gallic friends for help to satisfy Cleopatra, to be covered in gold and, above all, not to end up thrown to the crocodiles. Available for purchase and rental on Prime Video.

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An island in Greece, ABBA all over the place, sun, love… There’s nothing better to spend a good day, and especially the very first day of 2024. Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Stellan Skarsgård present us with the cure for hangovers and the New Year's blues with Mamma Mia !.

Travel to the island of Kalokairi where Sophie is about to get married. That’s awesome! But what would be even better would be to have her father by her side. Unfortunately, she doesn’t know who he is. The young woman has gone through her mother’s diary from that time and has decided to send a wedding invitation to her three potential parents. Enough to cause chaos as the big day approaches.

If you feel like doing a Mamma Mia ! marathon, the sequel Mamma Mia : Here We Go Again is also excellent. Both musicals can be seen on Prime Video and Netflix.

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What's better than a gentle animated film to start 2025 off right ? To have a good January 1st, without rushing you, My Neighbor Totoro is the perfect film. Mei and Satsuki are two sisters who have just moved to the countryside with their father in order to be closer to the hospital where their mother is. The sunny days are here and the girls take advantage of it to discover the surroundings and their new neighbors. Among them, they meet wonderful creatures, and more particularly the strange and adorable Big Totoro.

Studio Ghibli's iconic film, My Neighbor Totoro is the perfect sweet treat to warm your heart today. It's never a bad idea to rewatch this film. And if you've never seen it, now is the perfect opportunity. My Neighbor Totoro is available on Netflix.

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