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 ... Read review
The original 1947 version of this Valentine Davies story follows the misadventures of Kris ... more
Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) as he gets a job playing Santa Claus at Macy's department store in New York City. Natalie Wood is the little girl who tells him she doesn'...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Miracle on 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many, become synonymous with ... more
celebrating Christmas. The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly and a snowy beard (Edmund Gwenn) is hire...
The original 1947 version of this Valentine Davies story follows the misadventures of Kris ... more
Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) as he gets a job playing Santa Claus at Macy's department store in New York City. Natalie Wood is the little girl who tells him she doesn'...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
In this new holiday 'miracle' , based on the famous 1947 film classic, a little girl ... more
discovers dreams can come true if you really believe. Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle - Santa Claus. Her mother told her t...
Miracle on 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many, become synonymous with ... more
celebrating Christmas.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 his boss, Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), who's raising her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) to not believe in Santa. But when Kris is declared insane and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as old and young alike face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?An Academy Award winner (1947) for best supporting Actor (Edmund Gwenn), Best Original Story and Best Screenplay, this timeless tale of faith, love and imagination remains one of the most popular and best-loved holiday films of all time.
Dreams can come true if you really believe...The holiday season is in full swing when Kris ... more
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.
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 ... ...go on about 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 ... more
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 of its very own so I won't go on about 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 (Elizabeth Perkins) works for Cole's department store and organises their Thanksgiving Day Parade. Through this, she meets Kris Kringle (Sir Richard Attenborough) who she hires as Santa Claus in the parade and also to be the Cole's Santa Claus in the store. Dorey is a little wary of Kris Kringle as he is adamant that he truly is Santa Claus - he even has his own suit - whereas she believes (and has taught Susan to believe) that Santa Claus is a myth. Kris is then challenged to use Dorey and Susan as a test case - if he can make them believe in Santa Claus, the surely there is hope for the world and for Santa Claus.
This central theme is then supplemented with Bryan Bedford (Dylan McDermott), Dorey's neighbour who has fallen in love with her. He is a Santa Claus believer and believes in taking leaps of faith - something which Dorey has not been able to do.
As the story progresses, we find out that Victor Landbergh, the owner of Cole's competitors is trying to shut down and buy out Cole's and when Kris Kringle becomes New York's favourite Santa Claus, by putting parents and children ahead of profits (and saving Cole's from closure in the process), Landbergh decides to frame Kris as a madman. This plot line sets up one of the best courtroom debates ever committed to film, when Bryan Bedford and Kris Kringle set out to prove that Santa Claus does, indeed, exist.
While this has been going on, the audience has also shared in Susan's dilemma over whether to believe her mother, or believe in Santa Claus as Kris and Bryan do, so she asks Kris for a gift that no-one, not even her mother knows she wants - a dad, a house and a baby brother - reasoning that if she gets it then she will know that Santa Claus really does exist. Will she get her wish? Well, it would be spoiling it to tell you, so I won't…
Movie remakes do come in for a lot of stick in terms of Hollywood running out of ideas and ruining things etc etc, but I think this one has really done a good job of bringing the story up to date in an increasingly consumer age and reminds the audience that sometimes simple acts of faith are what is important. The message is as clear now as it was in the 1940's and it is equally relevant.
The movie itself is quite charming, with good performances from all, from those starring to the small, but memorable character parts played by Joss Ackland (Victor Landbergh), for example. It is a brilliant film to watch on a cold evening because it is quite cosy and so inoffensive that I don't think you can help but like it (OK, not necessarily a film for the gents among us!).
Overall I recommend the film, it's not high-art, but it is a good re-working of a classic film with some great performances and wholesome message. I'll get the sick bucket now!
Cast:
Richard Attenborough ... Kris Kringle Elizabeth Perkins ... Dorey Walker Dylan McDermott ... Bryan Bedford J.T. Walsh ... Ed Collins James Remar ... Jack Duff Jane Leeves ... Alberta Leonard Simon Jones ... Donald Shellhammer William Windom ... C.F. Cole Mara Wilson ... Susan Walker Robert Prosky ... Judge Henry Harper
This review concentrates on the movie as the DVD does not really have any features on it. I believe there is a trailer, but nothing more, so hence the cheap price of the DVD.
The movie is available on DVD from most online and offline retailers from around £5.99.
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 ...
Fiver29 23.11.2009
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)
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
---------------------------------
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
-----------------------
Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Santa Claus
Mrs Dori Walker - mum
Susan Walker - child
Mr Bedford - boyfriend
The Story or some of it
--------------------------------
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 ...
BUBBLES171 07.12.2003
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)
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
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)
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)
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)
Advantages: Gives you that christmas feeling Disadvantages: Not as good as the 1947 version
...of the 1947 version of miracle on 34th street.
Six-year-old Susan (Mara Wilson) has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle - Santa Claus. Her mother told her the "secret" about Santa a long time ago, so Susan doesn't expect to receive the most important gifts on her Christmas list.
But after meeting a department store Santa (Kris kringle) who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all, something to believe ... ...you really believe.
A great film for an afternoon in the warm with the children.
I first saw this film at the pictures, taking my young brother and sister's and loved it, mind you I have to say after seeing the original its not as good. I now own it on Dvd £9.99 at Tesco.
Its christmas colourful and a vibrant film and the actual story line of child not believing in santa is good and watch able, but when they bring in the romantic man meets woman ...
scooby32 18.11.2006
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)
Did you enjoy it?
Story
Characters / Performances
Special Effects
How does it compare to ...
Similar reviews »
Reviews which might be of interest for "Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)"
Advantages: Fills your heart with slightly sycophantic warmth Disadvantages: Michael Caine sings
"- UNEMPLOYED!" Instantly the rats are wearing Hawaiian hula skirts and they shout "heat wave!" as if the sun was shining.
The film is pocketed with amusing scenes like this and the whole story is held together by The Great Gonzo, acting as the Narrator, who guides us through the movie with the assistance of his sidekick, Rizo The Rat. The couple help fill in the gaps and keep you entertained through the lulls in the film.
Whatever your thoughts on the Muppets and Michael Caine's singing ability, The Muppet Christmas Carol is a must for your Christmas DVD collection, alongside The Santa Clause and Miracle On 34thStreet. It's not the greatest film of all time, but it's a great one to watch at Christmas time. ...
This is one of my all time favorite films which I am glad to say is
California Man or Encino Man as it’s also know in America. The film is directed by Les Mayfield who also filmed Blue Streak, Miracle On 34thStreet (1994), Flubber, American Outlaws. Now available on DVD this for me is a rare film. Its not often I can
watch a film more than twice. I have lost count of the amount of times
I have seen this film. The movie stars Brendan Fraser who also starred in
Bedazzled, Monkey Bone, Blast from the Past, George of the Jungle, With
Honors and more.............
The film is about 2 students who want to be popular at school. Why
working out how to become popular Paul (Sean Astin ) is digging a swimming pool
in his back yard for an after prom party, which he hopes will happen
when he becomes popular. Whilst digging one ...
linkavage 23.09.2002 (26.09.2002)
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of California Man (DVD)
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.
Release details
DVD Region
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.
Compare Miracle On 34th Street (DVD) to other similar Family »
Similar products and search queries by other users »
Miracle DVD, Miracle On DVD, Miracle 34th DVD, Miracle Street DVD, Miracle On 34th DVD, Miracle On Street DVD, Miracle 34th Street DVD, Miracle On 34th Street DVD, Miracle 34 th DVD, Miracle On 34 th DVD, Miracle 34 th Street DVD, Miracle On 34 th Street DVD
Are you the manufacturer / provider of Miracle On 34th Street (DVD)? Click here
![MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET [DVD]](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/78526537.jpg)
![Miracle On 34th Street [DVD] [1994]](http://picnica.ciao.com/uk/78250506.jpg)
![Miracle On 34th Street [DVD] [1947]](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/78235591.jpg "Miracle On 34th Street [DVD] [1947]")
![Miracle On 34th Street [Special Edition]-DVD](http://picnica.ciao.com/uk/103258428.jpg "Miracle On 34th Street [Special Edition]-DVD")
![Miracle On 34th Street (1947 And 1994 Versions]](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/100318255.jpg "Miracle On 34th Street (1947 And 1994 Versions]")
