Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Summary: A Christmas Classic
Review: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is an enchanting classic narrated by Burl Ives that kept my full attention as a child and is still wonderful to watch. Rudolph encounters rejection from friends and family and runs away from home when he is fortunate to meet Hermey, an elf who longs to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, a gruff miner looking for gold. On their way, they sail to the Island of Misfit Toys promising to let Santa know of their neglected existence. After a horrible storm threatens visibility, Christmas is almost "canceled" until Santa discovers Rudolph's shiny nose.

Catchy Christmas songs and animation makes "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" a wonderful addition to anyone's movie collection!

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Summary: Superb, Rudolph!
Review: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a televised Christmas program I have been watchig since 4 whenever it aired. The producers of this program did an outstanding job with the charcaters. They are all cute and memorable. I never get tired of watching this year after year around Christmas! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer HAS gone down in history!!

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Summary: Even the Misfits will enjoy it!
Review: This is an enjoyable Christmas special. Now that it's available for purchase, fans don't have to rely on the whims of the networks to see it.

This Christmas classic was an annual favorite when I was growing up. The director's cut includes a duet with Rudolph and Hermey, "We're a Couple of Misfits" that is infinitely better than "Fame and Fortune", which it replaced.

Adults will enjoy it for two reasons: first, the nostalgia factor, for those of us who enjoyed it as kids; and second, certain elements that just seem a lot funnier now that we are adults. (Notable in this latter category is Hermey's impression of a pig that draws the Abominable Snowmonster out into the open.) It's kind of a relief to enjoy it as an adult, now that the Abominable Snowmonster isn't so scary.

Of course, there are important messages for the kids, too: about understanding those who are a little bit different; not running away from your problems; and even turning your life around. (After all, if Yukon Cornelius can reform the Abominable Snowmonster, is anyone beyond hope? "Looky what he can do!")

The songs are catchy, the animation is attractive (if dated), the script is clever. It's a refreshing reminder of the innocence of childhood, and of the wonders of Christmas as seen through the eyes of a child.

Call all of your misfit friends over to watch it. You'll be glad you did.

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Summary: I Love It, but $30 bucks for a Half-hour Cartoon?
Review: Not to mention a half- hour cartoon that's on TV every year?

Please. This disc should cost no more than $10.00. At that price, it's as good as one can hope for.

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Summary: Tranfixes my 3 year old!
Review: I remember this as a Christmas classic, of course. We rented it last year for my 2-year-old and she was transifixed. So I bought it on DVD this year, and she's still hooked. Still, I would be very happy if they bundled other classic Rankin and Bass moveis on the same DVD (e.g., Rudolph AND Frosty)!

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Summary: Rudolph with your Nose so Bright
Review: If you like Christmas movies besides "The Nightmare before Christmas", you should add this one to your collection. If you don't like Christmas movies then buy "The Grinch" or "The Christmas Carol" and see what you act like Grinch/Scrooge. In my humble opinion this is the best telling of Rudolph's story in a musical. Many added side stories with Hermey the dentist, Yukon Cornelius, Abominible Snowman, and the Island of Misfit Toys adds to make a great story. The animated figures are excellent and smooth motioned. Excellent narration by Burl Ives. The music is first rate and will have the family singing along.

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Summary: Go Rudolph! Go!
Review: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is THE classic Rankin/Bass Animagic Christmas special. I could not imagine a holiday season going by without watching this at least once. Now, with this DVD, I can put away my "taped from television" copy and enjoy the complete, fully-restored splendor of Rudolph.

For the first time since 1964, the complete, unedited version can be seen on this DVD. Throughout the years, the special has been trimmed to allow for more commercial time, including the removal of a longer version of "We Are Santa's Elves", a duet reprise of "We're A Couple Of Misfits." The edits where made as long ago as 1965, so getting the complete version is a real treat. It even restores Rudolph's Elf friend's proper name, "Hermey" as opposed to the edited "Herbie."

Burl Ives has perhaps his most classic role as Sam the Snowman, singing many now-classic songs that were written for this program, such as "Holly-jolly Christmas" and "Silver and Gold." (Of course, he also sings Johnny Marks wonderful "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!")

The Animagic puppets are never more welcome than at Christmas. This is a really nice DVD, and includes extras such as an introduction by Arthur Rankin and the complete "Fame and Fortune" song that replaced the reprise of "We're A Couple Of Misfits" in 1965. What a wonderful DVD!

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Summary: Even misfits will enjoy it!
Review: This is a Christmas classic that is worth an annual viewing. The animation is beautiful (although dated) and the music is memorable - don't be surprised if you find the songs running through your head after watching it.

Obviously, the children will enjoy it, but adults might like it, as well. For those of us who grew up watching it every year, it's fun to reminisce. In addition, some plot elements are a lot funnier to adults (for example, Hermey's impression of a pig which draws the Abominable Snowmonster out into the open).

Call all of your misfit friends to come over and watch it!

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Summary: A great Christmas classic to add to your collection
Review: This movie, despite its dated effects, is a great addition to your Christmas collection.

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Summary: life lessons
Review: This Christmas Special will always be one of my fondest memories as well as a great life lesson. It teaches compassion when showing isolation and lonliness of the Misfit Toys. It teaches that sometimes a bark might be worse than a bite when referring to Bumble. It teaches that sometimes you just gotta follow your heart in the case of Hermie wanting to be a dentist rather than an elf. It is also rather blunt when it shows how parents sometimes have certain expectations and it kind of parallels todays problems with parents on the sidelines of kid's sporting events. Not to mention the fact that Rudolph's father was embarrased about Rudolph's "disability". It is rather complex for a "childrens" tv show when compared to todays dumbed down standards. I'm thrilled to own it on DVD and I will never be the same when I see toys that no one seems to want.