Wow, I’m so glad to hear others have had the same reaction I have to some ‘classic’ Christmas movies…It’s a Wonderful Life - so sad, I never go through the early parts; A Christmas Story - funny, but dad is mean, kids are bullies, tongue on the pole seems so painful; Elf - long-lost dad is super mean and uncaring!
I love Love Actually - but had to laugh at gandolf’s Martin Freeman comment (agree, that role - even as a stand-in) is a stretch.