Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer / Rudolph And The Island Of The Misfit Toys (Animated) (Double Amaray)

Advantages: original Rankin Bass animagic puppet film, a couple of nice extras, not overly saccharine
Disadvantages: only available as Region 1

...to go through to just GET the disc. Once you have it, what do you have? Obviously, you have a film about Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer. But which one? This is the much beloved 1964 classic stop action film, from the famed Rankin Bass studios. Featuring the voice of Burl Ives as the narrator, Sam the Snowman, we follow Rudolph from his birth, when his parents try to disguise his nose, to the discovery that he is a misfit and his subsequent humiliation by the other young reindeer. This scene will endear every child, and was especially powerful for my own 4 year old, who had been terriibly bullied at school. Another misfit is also to hand, an elf who would rather fix teeth than make toys, and together, they conspire to run away. But Christmas is almost cancelled because a terrible fog rolls in, and Santa cannot see where to fly his sleigh... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: a fun and enjoyable movie for kids
Disadvantages: it will keep your childrens eyes glued to the tv

...When i watched the film i thought that it was interesting and fun to watch with my kids. It keeps the spirit of santa clause alive. My kids are always watching this film they love it. This film is about one reindeer from growing up to joining santa clauses team of reindeer. Also the story involves a evil queen who plots to stop christmas. This film has many funny scenes and lots of fun songs for you and your kids to sing slong to. Every kid will love this film it is excellent. 5 star rating from me. This film may be about christmas but it can be watched all year round. Buy this film now and you and your kids even your family can sit down and enjoy this outstanding film. You will love it, your kids will love it, everyone will love it!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: It's a great movie, not your typical action and with a great cast!
Disadvantages: Few DVD extras

...of extra and re-edited footage. Included are new and extended scenes between Rudy and Ashley, an extended and more graphic version of the scene where Gabriel throws darts as Rudy, also a scene where he heals his wounds from the darts is included. Other changes include the omission of "Love Rollercoaster" from the casino scene, which is replaced by a longer version with a much more suspense twist to it. Finally, another scene is extended where Gabriel shoots the ice around a fisherman sending him into the freezing lake to die as opposed to the original version which merely hinted at his killing the man. ~ Extra Information ~ The movie is also known as Reindeer games, not as appealing is it, and the names Nick (St. Nicholas) and Rudy (Rudolph) also come form a song with the same title, but I can’t tell you anymore without giving away too much... Read review

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