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Summary: 5 stars for the movie it is not the DVD quality!
Review: I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old back in 1977 on a black and white tv. Even as a kid I appreciated the fun story and catchy songs. Years went by and as a teenager I would look for this film every Christmas time. It was never played, why I don't know, and as time went by I thought I had forgotten the name of the movie. As a result my trying to view this film I became introduced to other Christmas classics such as Holiday Inn and Christmas in Connecticut which had similar summaries in the tv guide. When I finally saw this film again it was 1986 and because I had not seen the film in almost a decade I though that the film had been colonized. The colors were so bright and festive that I thought Ted Turner had colonized this film. It was at this time he was destroying some films such as Miracle on 34th Street and The Maltese Falcon with this process. However, I noticed that this films color was better than any thing Turner had done. I had just recently purchased the lp of this film and was familiar with all the songs but when the songs are integrated with such fine actors as Crosby, Kaye, Clooney and Ellen and along with a simple but good romantic story I couldn't believe how much I could enjoy a holiday movie. I also taped the film and later purchased the VHS version. I had been awaiting the DVD release but after reading other reviews about the poor quality of the color I put off buying it. However, I bought it because of the commentary by Clooney and her interview. I was not disappointed. She actually seemed to be having fun recalling memories while commenting on the film. Clooney made this DVD worth the purchase price. Although I must agree with the other viewers, the color is horrible. The version I taped off of tv had better color. The color in this movie has been muted to the point where the film looses it's festive feel. I do have a question that if anyone knows the answer to I would appreciate an e-mail with that answer. "Why does Peggy Lee sing the songs on the lp album with Crosby and Kaye instead of Clooney?"
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Summary: I'm Dreaming Of Buying This Movie!
Review: After World War 2, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters who also have a song-and-dance act.
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Summary: Who transferred this DVD from film? You're fired!
Review: I love this movie. It's an outstanding film and a shmaltsy Christmas tradition. I only wish someone who cared about the movie could have been involved in the production of the DVD. Paramount must have used a fifty year old projector with a 3-watt bulb for this one. The color fluctuates continuously, as though someone was playing with the brightness. It's not the worst I've ever seen, but it's such a shame to let a flawed transfer like this out for such a fine movie. The "making of" documentary with Rosemary Clooney was excellent. In fact, the movie clips in the documentary look infinitely superior to the body of the DVD itself. Paramount should hang it's head in shame at producing a DVD with such a low-quality image - and they're charging more than your average DVD as well! The audacity astounds me! I can only hope they recall this mess and re-transfer the film. Would I buy this, knowing what I know now? No, I don't think so. I'd wait to see if they re-release it. You shouldn't support their shoddy workmanship. Shame, shame, shame on you Paramount.
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Summary: Warm memories. Holiday Tradition now on Widescreen DVD !!
Review: To me having this DVD is what makes this classic more personal and enjoyable. For us to ease drop on those candid monments of rememberance. The movie is fun. A tradition. A return to the great years of Hollywood, lavish sets & costumes, famous actors and that great song writer, Irving Berlin. You'll laugh, reflect, and enjoy once again (this time with Rosemary) this timeless classic. Can we watch it again?
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Summary: I Still enjoy "White Christmas" this time of year
Review: I remember the first time seeing "White Christmas" at my Aunt Helen and Uncle George's house on Goals Road.They lived in the country,and it was snowing,and Christmas was two days away.What a great film to welcome the coming holiday.The funniest part is when Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are in drag doing the "Sisters" number.I read that Danny started to ablive,and when he was hitting Bing with the feather,Bing started to break up,so they reshot the scene,but kept the original one.I'm so glad they did.The only Actor that couldn't sing was Vera Ellen.They used another singer for her numbers,but Vera could sure dance.Rosemary Clooney is the only living cast member,and still tours the USA with her band.Irving Berlin songs are fantastic."Snow,Will Follow the old Man,"and my favorite,"Count your Blessings." I loved Bing Crosby's voice,and Danny Kaye had a Unique style of dancing.If I could remake this film today,I would cast John Travolta , Madonna, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez .I think it would be a huge hit.
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Summary: An Essential Film for Christmas each and every year
Review: "White Christmas" begins on the battlefield during World War II, on the fateful night when Danny Kaye saves the life of Bing Crosby and used the leverage to create what would be one of the most successful song-and-dance teams after the war. One night they check out the act of two sisters played by Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, and the next thing they know the boys are on their way to Vermont where the girls are supposed to perform at a ski lodge. However, there are two big surprises up in Vermont: there is no snow and the inn which is threatened with financial ruin is run by General Waverly (Dean Jagger), their commander during the war. Of course, Bing is interested in pursuing Rosemary, while Danny is too busy trying to move that along to notice Vera-Ellen is after him. This is one of the films I have to watch every Christmas or else the Holidays just do not seem right. Of course, this makes no sense because "White Christmas" does not seem like it has the makings of a Christmas Classic. The magic is due mainly to the songs of Irving Berlin, which in addition to the beloved title song includes "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Blue Skies" and "The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing." Since they are putting on a show, there are all sorts of production numbers from the rehersal and the performance. The most memorable might be the version of "Sisters" done by Crosby and Kaye (which Bing was not happy to do, but you will never know by watching the one take). For me, the reason to watch this film each year is to get to the end. There is just something about when Jagger comes down those stairs that gets to me. Nothing like a happy ending to get you in the mood for Christmas, with or without snow (fortunately, where I live, that is never a problem).
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Summary: Dark and drab DVD!
Review: What a disappointment! This DVD must be a real low for Paramount Home Video! Not only is the image far too dark, but the colors are so horribly weak and cold. I took out the latest Laser Disc version from my shelf and immediately saw much warmer and richer hues all through the film! And a lighter image with better contrasts! Of course, the DVD looks quite a lot sharper with less chroma noise on all those red Santa outfits, and I love the added participation of Ms. Clooney. But the only thing that looks great colorwise on the DVD, is the green ivy on the credits. Come on Paramount - almost ten years have passed since the release of the Laser. This 1991 Disc was far from perfect, so what's the point of making the DVD appear decidedly worse? Is this technical progress? Paramount should recall the DVD quickly and check out the original negative in their vaults, or at least create a new transfer from the same source as the Laser Disc. My DVD goes back to the shop tomorrow!
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Summary: GREAT DVD package
Review: "White Christmas" is a classic - corny, sentimental, predictable and absolutely WONDERFUL. The music, by Irving Berlin, is exceptional with the Bing Crosby version of "White Christmas" the ultimate! Rosemary Cloony, one of the best femal vocalists ever, is beautiful and has the great "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" in the super sexy black gown. Was there ever a better film dancer that Vera Ellen? I doubt it. (I had the pleasure of meeting her years ago and she was a warm, delightful person.) Now the DVD version. It just makes this holiday delight even better. There is a wonderful interview with Rosemary Cloony that makes the DVD very special, but to top that there is her commentary track to be played with the actual film. Her recollections of things that happened during the filming are funny and delightful. At one point, she tells how Bing was breaking up during the filming of the song "Sisters" when he and Danny Kaye take over for the girls. He never thought that take would be used, but when the director compared that version with the more serious one, he chose the one with Bing breaking up. Things like this story make the DVD a necessity for any one who loves this film. . . .
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Summary: The Greatest Christmas Movie of all time.
Review: This is the greatest and happiest of all Christmas movies. Not only can you watch this at Christmas time, it is fun to watch any time of the year. Buy this while you can.
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Summary: As Much a Part of Christmas as Santa Claus
Review: Containing some of the most memorable Christmas songs on film, Irving Berlin's White Christmas is a delightful family film that wraps comedy, romance, drama, and yule-tide cheer into a holiday package that can be enjoyed over and over again. Bing Crosby and Danny Kay are fantastic together as the musical duo of Wallace and Davis, who end up putting on a Christmas show at the Vermont Inn of their old commanding office from the war. Danny Kaye gives a fantastic physical comedy performance, and Bing Crosby is at his crooning best as he romances, sometimes unsuccessfully, Rosemary Clooney. To all who love the heartwarming holiday traditions of an old-style movie that sings as true today as it did then, this is the one for you.
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