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Summary: Wondrous
Review: There isn't anything about this movie that isn't perfect.If you've never seen it, you've never had Christmas at your house. Ed Gwynne turns in a stellar job as Kris Kringle. Natalie Wood is charming and perfect in the role. Maureen O'Hara -- well, what do you say? Most beautiful woman in film history, and one of the best actresses besides. What will impress viewers is the quality of the supporting cast. I agree with another reviewer -- my favorite, choke-me-up-and-I-don't-care-who-sees-me-sniffle scenes is the one with the little Dutch girl. But the scene in the post office sorting room...and the scene with William Crawly (Fred Murtz) and the courtroom cop over his cigar...well, I could go on and describe the entire film, but could never do it justice. There are no special effects. You will not believe Santa can fly. But you will believe he's Santa. Get this and watch it whenever you need a little Christmas. Highest recommendations for the whole family.
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Summary: Great holiday classic!
Review: This is one of the most liked holiday films of all time! And I can see why. The Santa Claus is hilarious in this film, and he gets saved by a wonderful acting lawyer. Throughout the film, you'll see that everyday people are thinking of Santa as a crazed maniac. But it all turns out great at the end. And it gets better in 1997!
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Summary: the best X'mas movie of all time
Review: I watch this film almost every x'mas, this is the best x'mas movie of all time, delightful, bring us the spirit of the season. This text refers to Laser Disc edition
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Summary: Ya gotta love this movie!
Review: I mean the black and white version! Don't get me started on coloration of classics! But this movie has a lot of charm. Natalie Wood is sweet and cute without being sickening. Edmund Gwenn gives a wonderful and believable performance as Santa. Nothing beats the courtroom scene as John Payne brings on witnesses for "Santa" -- like the DA's son -- and the final "proof" brings a smile to your face. All very good performances and a classic that gets better every year!
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Summary: Colorized version brings out the meaning of this classic!!!
Review: This is THE BEST COMPUTER COLORIZED MOVIE EVER!!!! The colors are vivid and natural and make the viewing of this holiday flick much more enjoyable (Thank you American Film Technologies)!!!!
The classic story of a Macy's Santa (Edmund Gwenn, a little girl who was beginning to believe(Natalie Wood), and a strict, realistic mother (Maureen O'Hara)comes to life in color for a new generation of viewers.....
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Summary: A Bona Fide Miracle . . . and don't wait 'til December!
Review: "Miracle On 34th Street" is 20th Century-Fox's 1947 Christmas carol. Much to the surprise of virtually everybody who was involved in that picture, however, it endures today as a parable of faith, of "believing when 'common-sense' tells you you shouldn't." The question of "Is there a Santa Claus?" is dispensed with in the opening footage of this film (Edmund Gwenn, in a totally-deserved Oscar performance, handles that issue very nicely); "Miracle" concerns itself, rather, with the question of Santa's 'nature,' who he truly is as well as how he operates. "Miracle's" plot is more than slightly complex: it addresses issues beyond the simple question of faith vs. rationale (which it handles, by the way, more than adequately); it likewise turns upon a postwar issue of psychology -- both in Doris Walker's (Maureen O'Hara) Spock-inspired approach to child-rearing, as well as Granville Sawyer's (Porter Hall) 'pop-psyche' analysis of various individuals, which leads to the film's ultimate crisis point -- while also grounding itself in the reality-based world of New York City politics (catch William Frawley's pre-"I Love Lucy" turn as a political fixer as he guides Gene Lockhart's Judge Harper through the court hearings). There are also some snide, laughing-up-one's-sleeve, references to certain "only slightly-crazy persons . . . such as artists, composers, and some persons in Washington," which help to give this film a sense of verisimilitude. Such is the balance which this film achieves -- augmented by the location footage inside Macy's Manhattan store, the 1946 Thanksgiving parade, and various scenes around Manhattan courthouses -- that makes it work. Much against your will, possibly, you may find yourself beginning to believe in all sorts of wondrous things. And if that's not a bona fide miracle . . . then it's up to you to tell me what is!
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Summary: A Big Long Santa Claus Commercial
Review: I don't understand what the hype on this movie is when the Christ child is the REAL reason for the season; this world made Christmas too commercial. If He wasn't born, why would Christmas exist at all? This IS a classic, but just don't use it to motivate your children about Santa since the real St. Nick died a long, long time ago.
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Summary: no substitions please
Review: the one, the only "Miracle on 34th Street". no others can hold a candle to it.
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Summary: Heartwarming and Beautiful
Review: This movie is one of the best for the holidays. It makes the Christmas season seem more wonderful. Seeing this is as heartwarming and magical as a movie can get. The acting is superb as well as the directing and writing. Anyone who doesn't like this is a grump. Life is full of magic , just look for it.
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Summary: A True Classic! Why Didn't They Include The Color Version?
Review: Miracle On 34th Street(1947) is without a doubt one of the best holiday films ever to be brought to the big screen, and has since become a family classic to many people all over. As its theatrical trailer will atest, Miracle On 34th Street has everything: Comedy, Drama, Surprises, Suspense, Magic, Heart & so much more! The DVD transfer is beautiful! Nice and sharp and crisp. Now I'm not someone who has a problem watching Black & White films, but the original Miracle On 34th Street also had a colorized version, derived from a very impressive color transfer using computer technology. I own this version on VHS (which sadly is out of print) and wondered why 20th Century Fox didn't just include both versions on the DVD? Trust me, there's plenty of room on the disc for the black & white and the colorized version. I'll admit, many color versions of black & white films are terrible (It's A Wonderful Life is the perfect example), but I was really impressed with the color version of 'Miracle. The colors are rich and bright and the detail of the picture is still quite sharp and pristine. I employ you, 20th Century Fox, to consider giving the public both the color and b&w versions on DVD, just like the original A Christmas Carol(1951) was released (with both versions on one disc). If both versions are put together, then people can decide for themselves if they want to watch it in black & white or color, and you'll only broaden the films appeal by doing so. Happy Holidays! Miracle On 34th Street - A True Classic! "I believe...I believe...it's silly, but I believe" - Natalie Wood as Susie Walker PS - The scene with the little Dutch girl is my favorite! :-)
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