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Summary: come on! it's christmas at it's best!
Review: Who dares give this one under 5 stars? It is pure joy and humor wrapped with a pretty bow. It's one of those gems that came out only once a year and it became an instant classic. Every year I watch this and it continues to keep me smiling!Maybe the best thing about Rudolph is watching a young child watch it and love it. It's like reliving your best Christmas memories all over again.
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Summary: Rudolph 2000: Don't forget to buy cookie dough.
Review: The 2000 edition of the "Rudolph" DVD is definitely superior to the 1999 version, but the few improvements are probably not significant enough to warrant a second purchase. The sound on this new edition may be slightly better than that of the previous disc (which warbled badly in a few spots), but it's still far from perfect. The picture quality is very good, considering the age of the film. Special features include: animated menus, the Rudolph trivia game, the "Fame & Fortune" song (which replaced the original "We're a Couple of Misfits" in 1965), a short TV promo (not very exciting), and a ten-minute introduction by Arthur Rankin. Said introduction is somewhat informative, but I would have appreciated a more detailed explanation of how the "Animagic" process is done. Another feature on this disc, called "ReadSpeak", is an innovative new captioning method which, when selected on the menu screen, shows written words coming out of the characters' mouths as they talk, thereby helping kids learn to read. And don't miss the Pilsbury cookie dough commercial at the start of the feature! In closing, if you don't own "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on DVD, don't hesitate to pick this one up (it's not Christmas without Rudolph, right?). But, if you already have the previous version in your collection, you might want to save your money. Aside from the great new photo cover, the special features here really aren't all that impressive (and how they add up to a 135-minute total running time is beyond me). For next Christmas, Sony should consider putting "Rudolph," "Frosty," and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" on the same disc for one low price.
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Summary: You know Dasher and Dancer and Donner and Blixon...
Review: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has had just about enough of those other Reindeer and their Reindeer games. He runs away to find a bunch of other misfits (the land of unwanted toys will break your heart) and returns to find he and his buddies are the only ones who could save Christmas! You all know the story, but here is why this holiday classic is a must-have for any Christmas lover or kid at heart: Although the animation isn't in the flashy style of today, it is still a masterpiece. The stop animation is done virtually flawlessly and creates a look no studio could repeat with the highest of technology. The songs will capture you. The story is told with such heart and love that you can't help but be enraptured. I recommend this classic to anyone!
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Summary: Burl Ives is loveable, the tale is wonderful, Buy!
Review: Ups: I wasn't born when this was made and aired... but I do remember seeing this nearly every year on TV. Every year I still felt the same way... I loved it. Your kids will love it. At Christmas time, just having this around will entertain the children of your guests. I find sing-a-longs so much easier after kids see this... and caroling is a breeze after they frolic through this magical experience. Burl Ives voice is incredible. Very few people have the power, cheeriness, and wholesomeness naturally in their voices as much as Burl Ives does. To me this ranks up there with the original 'Miracle on 34th Street' without being near so 'deep.' This is a keeper. Downs: None. Notes: Sometimes it seems it's a little overplayed on TV, though... and when it's played before Thanksgiving, yeck... not cool.
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Summary: PERFECTION
Review: This highly theatrical claymation Christmas "special" has justly earned the title "classic". Though it might at first blush seem aimed squarely at children, it is so much more than a holiday confection. With its well-drawn characters and story by Bob May, and its bevy of melodic showtunes by Johnny Marks, this musical fable is enchanting and quite moving. A story about fitting in, it has all the hallmarks of a cross-generational, true FAMILY piece of enduring entertainment. Sing a long, shiver in fear, huddle in suspense, and delight all together in the colordul adventure of Rudolph, Herbie and friends, narrated by the warmly rendered Burl Ives/Sam the Snowman -- your Christmas will be merrier indeed.
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Summary: More Reindeer Games!
Review: Do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? Sam the Snowman does (voiced by the unforgettable Burl Ives) and he tells us the unknown story behind the legendary "Rudolph Song": When the other reindeer won't let him play in all the reindeer games, rejected, red-nosed Rudolph goes on a quest to find himself. He meets up with another misfit, Herbie the Elf, who leaves Santa's reknown toymaking elves to pursue his life-long career in dentistry ("You wanna be a what? "). Together with the help of the affible gold miner, Yukon Cornelius (who's on his own quest to track down the Bumble - that's the Abominable Snow Monster to you and me) they find the island home of the Misfit Toys who just want to be loved (hey, before there was "Toy Story," there was the Island of Misfit Toys. ) Rudolph and friends return to the North Pole in time to find a frantic Santa ready to cancel Christmas on account of a blustery storm. But Rudolph's "shiny nose, so bright" helps Santa guide his sleigh through the fog...and rest, as Sam the Snowman says, goes down in his-tor-y. Christmas just ain't Christmas without watching RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. This is my favorate Holiday cartoon (closely tied with Santa Clause is Coming To Town). This stop-motion animation classic paved the way for more recent animators like Tim Burton to flesh out the medium, so to speak. But nothing touches the heart and soul of Christmas like this story does. I'll admit it, I still wait for it to come on every year just so I can sing along and hear some of my favorate lines again: "I'm cuuuute. She said I'm cuuuute!" , "Bumbles bounce!" and "Eat. No one likes a skinny Santa" to name just a few. Am I glad it's out on DVD? Yes! But, as always I wish, wish, wish that there could be some extras included. Even just a little making of featurette. Ah well, at least now I can pop in my favorate holly, jolly Christmas special anytime I want. So when you are feeling in the mood to play some reindeer games, pop in this DVD and have at it.
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Summary: Sweet, nostalgic and still timeless
Review: Somewhat jerky animated clay is endearing and you feel like you can reach into your TV and grab these characters and cuddle them. The characters are sweet to look at and the voices are also appropriate and adorable. The story is entertaining for all age groups and teaches morals... especially about judging folks on their appearance instead of what is inside. Before there was "Toy Story," there was the Island of Mis-fit Toys. Not only a great Christmas season video, but entertaining any time of the year, especially when you're having those "Christmas in July" parties.
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Summary: Disapointing Sound Quality
Review: With such amazing remastering available (DVD's of "Gone With the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz" are nothing short of miraculous), I was very disappointed at the poor sound quality of "Rudolph." The great songs and orchestration of this classic deserve far better. The pitch sags in numerous places and sounds as though it had been dubbed from a worn-out tape. It does LOOK great, but for those of us who buy DVD's for the sound as much as the picture quality will be disappointed with this one.
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Summary: Rudolph - the best christmas special
Review: except for the Grinch, maybe. Enjoyed by kids and adults alike. It teaches children that it's OK to be different. A great movie!
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Summary: Great X-Mas Classic
Review: I enjoyed watching this movie since I was little, and I still enjoy it now. The animation makes it even more special. The songs, characters, and music are wonderful. The only thing that annoys me is that high-pitched sound Rudolph makes with his nose. Other than that, I love this movie (and all the others like it), and I'm sure those who see it will agree that it is a Christmas classic.
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