I think that it is fast becoming a Christmas tradition that this film is now shown every year around this time. I was in for a shock this year when I sat down to watch it though as my eldest, William who is 7, can and snuggled up and sat and watched the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed ever ... Read review
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Kringle, an elderly gentleman with twinkling eyes, ample belly, and a snowy beard is hired as a department store Santa. He soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit except a little girl who has doubts about the existence of Santa - until she meets this extra special Santa Claus. Convinced he's the real thing, Santa gives the little girl the most precious gift of all - something to believe in.Synonymous with Christmas, this Miracle on 34th Street 2 film DVD gift set contains the famous Oscar-winning 1947 classic (brought to life as an all-new colourised version), plus the modern holiday 'Miracle' that's sure to delight and make believers out of the entire family.
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synonymous with celebrating Christmas. And now this three-time Oscar-Winning tale is as colourful and resplendent as the holiday itself in an all-new colourised version that's sure to delight fans old and new!The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly, and a snowy beard (Edmund Gwenn) is hired as Macy's department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit...except for his boss, Boris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), who's raising her daughter (Natalie Wood) to not believe in Santa. But when Kringle is declared insane and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as young and old face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?
Advantages: festive family fun, good story, great acting Disadvantages: None from me
I think that it is fast becoming a Christmas tradition that this film is now shown every year around this time. I was in for a shock this year when I sat down to watch it though as my eldest, William who is 7, can and snuggled up and sat and watched the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed ever bit of it.
This is a FILM ONLY review.
Kris Kringle is a happy old man who lands himself a job working as Santa in Coles department ... ...the daughter of one of the top employers at Coles. Susan has now been told by her mother that Santa is not real so she no longer believes in him. Coles store is under pressure from a rival company who is trying to buy them out but luckily for them Kris Kringle is such a massive success at the store he helps to start to save them. He tells people where to find the toys which their children ask for at the lowest possible price.
I think that it is fast becoming a Christmas tradition that this film is now shown every year around this time. I was in for a shock this year when I sat down to watch it though as my eldest, William who is 7, can and snuggled up and sat and watched the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed ever bit of it.
This is a FILM ONLY review.
Kris Kringle is a happy old man who lands himself a job working as Santa in Coles department store. It is here he meets young Susan who is the daughter of one of the top employers at Coles. Susan has now been told by her mother that Santa is not real so she no longer believes in him. Coles store is under pressure from a rival company who is trying to buy them out but luckily for them Kris Kringle is such a massive success at the store he helps to start to save them. He tells people where to find the toys which their children ask for at the lowest possible price.
Susan is also taken by Kris as she thinks he is a lovely man but she still does not believe in him as her last Christmas wish went unanswered, all she wanted is a Father, Brother and new house. Kris decides that he will use Susan, her mother and friend Bryan as a test case and prove to them that Santa is actually real. Things go wring for Kris though when he is arrested for assaulting a man who initially attacked him and he faces being sent to a mental institute.
Will Bryan be able to make people believe he is the real Santa and will Kris be able to prove to Susan and her mother that he is the real thing and make her Christmas wish come true?
I really have only given a brief outline to the plot of this film and have left a lot unsaid as I do not want to spoil it for any one who many not have seen the film yet, although I cannot imagine there are many who have not seen this film!
I have to say that I really do love this film, no matter how many times I watch it I still come away with a lovely warm and festive feeling. This year was even more special for me as my eldest sat and watched it with me which for me was wonderful. I think the storyline is great and works very well. I know it has a lot of talk about Santa not being real and I thought that this may cause problems with my boys as they all still believe but it did not.
Richard Attenborough took the lead role of Kris Kringle and I have to say he did an amazing job. He looked so real and the manor in which he carried himself was excellent. He really did make me believe he was the real thing and I loved how he worked with all the children in the film. I think he was by far the best in the film. He also worked well with Mara Wilson who played the young Susan. She too was very good, I did find she seemed to old for her age but this is what the makers were going for as her mother made he older by telling her a lot of truths about life which she is too young to know. I think she managed to put some fun into the film which was needed and I loved how cute she looked. There were a lot of other actors in the film and I think they all did good jobs and managed to bring so much to the film and gave the storyline some depth.
The film was set in America and in the present, well in 1997 when this film was made, so not much effort was needed with the sets and costumes. I have to say the Santa Suit was wonderful and I loved how Attenborough actually grew the beard for the role as this made him look so much more realistic. The scenes in the grotto in the department store were lovely and looked very bright and festive which my little boy did enjoy seeing. The music to the film was all very good, we had a mix of festive well known songs to some lovely and moving classical songs. I think it all helped with the emotions and themes of the storyline.
The running time of this film is 114 minutes and I have to say this is just about right as I think that if it was any longer children will start to loose interest and not be able to sit still for any longer. The certificate is a PG and I have to say I personally find this is suitable for children of all ages. My 5 year old did start to watch it but soon got bored and went off playing. As I said before this is a film only review so there are no DVD features to speak of but this is available on DVD in Tesco for just £3.
Overall I cannot rate this film highly enough. It has a wonderful magical Christmas story and excellent acting. I think this may even melt the coldest of hearts. Definitely a film for the whole family to share at Christmas time.
Advantages: Great Christmas movie and quite charming Disadvantages: None really
I recently bought 'Miracle of 34th Street' on DVD after catching it on Sky over the Christmas period - the main reason being that having caught the end of it I was reminded of what a lovely movie it is and also that although it is a Christmas film, it really is watchable at any time of the year.
The movie is a remake of the 1947 movie of the same name starring Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn and a young Natalie Wood. Now that movie is worth a review ... ...it here. I'll only say that although the 1947 version is a classic, this 1994 remake gives it a good run for its money!
At its heart, the movie is a challenge to the consumer-led world of today to keep the faith in something that is not driven by the almighty dollar, pound, yen etc etc - in this case, Santa Claus and this is shown through the eyes of Susan Walker (Mara Wilson), a six-year-old living with her mother in New York. Susan's mum, Dorey ...
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Advantages: None Disadvantages: Enough to put you off Christmas for life
...Christmas spirit, so we rented Miracle on 34th Street, a Christmas film that I’d never actually got round to watching before, but had heard lots of good things about. == Synopsis == Cole’s department store is in trouble, it has just warded off one attempted buy out, but the claws are out from their opposition, and they’re determined to do whatever they can to own that shop. At the same time as the news of the failed buy out hits the papers, Dorey ... ...for Doris, her Santa is a drunk and as far from the image of Santa as you could get. But as luck would have it, an old man who goes by the name of Kriss Kringle just happens to be passing, and bare and uncanny resemblance to Santa, Doris randomly approaches him in the middle of the park as he’s leaving the parade area, and offers him the job, which he accepts. Kriss makes a good impression at the store, and on Dorey’s daughter Sarah, although Doris ...
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Advantages: Plenty and Father Christmas Disadvantages: none
...to go on about is Miracle on 34th Street. This is the second time I have wrote this as my computer crashed right at the end grrrrr. I have seen this film about 10 times and every time I watch it, I am glued to it.
This is my second favourite Christmas Film next to Scrooge with Alistair Simms in.
This is a remake and is one of the best I have every seen.
Background information
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A store called Coles on 34th Street ... ...a price war with another store who plots against them. All the main characters are based in this store. Main Characters
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Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Santa Claus
Mrs Dori Walker - mum
Susan Walker - child
Mr Bedford - boyfriend
The Story or some of it
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Mrs Walker is a business woman who works for the Coles empire. She has a daughter called Susan and she has told Susan straight from ...
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Advantages: Enteraining , Good acting Disadvantages: None!
...favourite ever Christmas movies : Miracle on 34th Street. I remember the first time I saw this movie was when I was about eight years old. My best friend and I used to swap loads of videos over the holidays. One holiday ,my friend let me borrow this video to watch over the school Christmas holidays. Ever since then , I have watched this movie every Christmas. Miracle on 34th Street is an American family film directed by Les Mayfield. It was released ... ...change her views ? Watch Miracle on 34th Street to find out.
I love this movie. It's my favourite all time Christmas movie! It's just perfect. I like how in a way Susan portrays adults , who don't believe in father Christmas , and at the end of the movie everyone believes in Santa Claus. It's a magical film , which is extra special when watched on Christmas Eve! I love the Christmassy feeling you get when watching this movie. It's definitely a feel ...
xdonzx 25.11.2008
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Advantages: refreshing, sad and comic Disadvantages: slightly unbelieveable
...can feel like that again. Miracle on 34th street renews your faith in the true spirit of christmas and the magic that can happen then.
The modern version, taken from the 1940s classic, developes the story into a modern setting with ease. You are made to feel a part of it and by the end you too are wishing that he will be found to be Santa Clause.
The merry story is added by brilliant performences, none more so than by the most important character, ... ...His talent shines as always.
This film is ideal not only for christmas but any time someone is down as it restores your faith in human kind.
Most of all kids at christmas will love it as Santa wins overall, over the nasty ones who don't believe in him, a must see. ...
footiebabe 29.03.2001 (28.03.2001)
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A single mother juggles her career as Director Of Events at Cole's Department Store and her home life with daughter, Susan. Their lives are changed dramatically when an elderly gentleman is hired as Santa for the festive period.
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DVD
Studio(s)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox, 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Scene Access, Interactive Menus, Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Original Theatrical Trailer
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Wide Screen, 16:9 Wide Screen, 1.33 Full Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.0, Mono
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.0 English, Mono English
Award information
OSCAR
Best Actor In A Supporting Role 1947 (Edmund Gwenn)
DVD Description
A single mother juggles her career as Director Of Events at Cole's Department Store and her home life with daughter, Susan. Their lives are changed dramatically when an elderly gentleman is hired as Santa for the festive period. This 1994 remake of the Christmas classic stars Sir Richard Attenborough as Santa Claus. The cast also includes Dylan McDermott, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mara Wilson.
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