Alone on Christmas and need a festive boost? Want an escape from the hordes of relatives roaming around your flat? Get off the sofa and out to the cinema and check out the View London list of your best choices for Christmas films, family films and general good cheer for the 2008 season.

Changeling
Hotly tipped for an Oscar nomination, Changeling stars Angelina Jolie as a mother who’s kidnapped son is returned only for her to suspect that he’s not the same son she lost.

Four Christmases
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon star as a couple who set out to visit each of their divorced parents in one day. If you like your Christmas films with a dose of comedy, this one’s for you.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Need to take some little ones to see a Christmas film? This one might not be winter-themed but it’s family friendly, with a host of celebrity voices for the grown-ups.

The Secret Life of Bees
Girl bonding galore with an all-star cast, based on the bestselling book by Sue Monk Kidd.

Inkheart
Another family friendly film just in time for the holiday season, about a girl who discovers that her father can make book characters come alive.

The Tale of Despereaux
Grab the little ones and head to the cinema to see this flick, perfect if you like your Christmas films cute and animated.

Twilight
The first part of the bestselling series about vampires hits the cinemas just in time for Christmas. This is one to take the teenagers to.

Australia
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman star in this epic adventure in the outback.

Can’t get out of the house or just want to spend some quality time with family and friends in front of the TV? Here’s a list of Christmas films from last year as well as some classics to rent to get you into the seasonal spirit.

Christmas films will be running during the 2008 Christmas season. For more information on Christmas in London, see the links below.