The Snowman is an animated film directed by Dianne Jackson and released in 1982 (twenty six years ago!). The film has a very simple storyline which consists of a little boy building a snowman and the snowman coming to life. Simple yet very effective.
I first seen this film when I was about seven or eight when I borrowed the VHS from my friend. I loved it ever since. I think adults as well as children will love this film as it just instantly grabs your attention. It's a great film to watch at Christmas.
One thing that stands out for me is the soundtrack. Sang by welsh choirboy Aled Jones , the emotional "Walking In The Air" theme tune makes you wish that you were the little boy in the movie flying through the air , hand in hand with a snowman. It makes you want to be a kid all over again. It also makes you with that you were friends with the snowman because he's so friendly ; kids will love him!
I love the old fashioned look this film has. I think this is one of the reasons I love the film so much. It's a silent cartoon which means people all over the world will be able to enjoy and understand this simple film.
At just over twenty minutes , this movie is perfect. It is just the right time for kids to sit still and enjoy it without getting bored. It's also very easy for children to understand and they will be wanting it to snow after watching this.
I never liked cartoons as a child , but I could always watch this movie and often wanted to watch it again and again in one afternoon!
I would definitely recommend this film this Christmas. Kids will love it and adults will love it too.
Thanks For Reading November 27th 2008 Xdonzx
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Nice review - a favourite in our house. Actually I think I heard somewhere recently that Aled didn't actually sing the original song that's associated with this film... must check it out.
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Advantages: I will never get bored of watching 'The Snowman'; a beautiful Chirstmas tradition Disadvantages: Some may be annoyed that it has no dialogue, the animation may seem dated
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Advantages: I will never get bored of watching 'The Snowman'; a beautiful Chirstmas tradition Disadvantages: Some may be annoyed that it has no dialogue, the animation may seem dated
MizzMolko 05.12.2008 (05.12.2008)
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