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A Charlie Brown Christmas

Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

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This half-hour Christmas show is one of the truly lovable animated specials in TV history, a status proved by its annual network telecast since 1965. A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first, and best, of a series of programs based on the Charles M. Schulz cartoon strip "Peanuts." Hapless hero Charlie Brown finds himself depressed at Christmastime, searching for the true meaning of the holiday amidst the glitz and commercialism of the modern age. Appointed director of the school holiday pageant, Charlie Brown ventures out with Linus to buy "a great, big, shiny aluminum Christmas tree." Instead they bring back a miserable tree--a real one. A Charlie Brown Christmas shows off the "Peanuts" gang doing what they do best: Lucy is bossy, Snoopy is crazy, Linus is sweet, and Pig Pen is, well, filthy. Instead of using adult actors trying to sound like kids, the production features real children providing the voices, an endearing effect. The jazz music score, composed by Vince Guaraldi, has become a classic in its own right; like so much about this program, it's an unexpected but perfectly right choice. --Robert Horton

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Still brings tears to your eyes! Dec 2 2003
Format:DVD
A TRUE Christmas classic. There are lots of great Christmas movies and TV shows that are fun to watch each year, from CHRISTMAS VACATION to THE GRINCH. But there is something special about Charlie Brown's take.

First of all, it's the only mainstream Christmas classic that actually DARES to bring the story of the birth of Jesus to front and center!! When Linus takes centerstage and quotes the bible for us, you can almost feel the air suck out of the room. It's a moment of simple drama that can really bring a tear to your eye. Linus, without saying a harsh word, essentially tells everyone to "shut up and remember the meaning of this holiday!" It's a beautiful moment.

There's plenty of amusing stuff too. The pitiful tree...Snoopy's hijinks, etc. It's not laugh out loud funny, of course, but sweet and innocent. These are kids who live in a world without adults...and don't seem to need them either! It's always a nice 22 minute trip down memory lane. Every adult should own this...if only to take minute to journey back to childhood. And kids need to keep seeing this. I'm glad it has remained a classic.

The animation is no great shakes, of course, but the style is executed marvelously. The voice acting, on the other hand, leaves nothing to be desired. The kids involved have done a terrific job. The music, ever present, is great, as we've come to expect from any Peanuts special. All in all, this is a MUST OWN DVD.

(I do wish there were more extras available. Other than a 2nd Christmas special...it's okay, but no classic...there is nothing. Can't believe there isn't some little documentary or something out there.)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Good Dvd, but 1960's Collection a better deal... Aug 18 2010
By S. Lennox TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I bought this dvd years ago and considered it an absolute essential cartoon to own. However since then the boxed set Peanuts 1960s Collection was released which not only contains the Christmas special but also 5 other Peanuts cartoons from the 1960's (including the Great Pumpkin episode, another classic), and being only a few bucks more than this it is a far better deal. The boxed set doesn't have the other Christmas cartoon on this dvd, the 90's-era "It's Christmastime Again" (which was ok) but in all honesty it's not really missed. I still think this is an excellent dvd to own, but if you want a little more bang for your buck go for the boxed set and you'll really have a good Charlie Brown collection.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Charlie Brown Christmas Jan 27 2010
By Rusty
Format:DVD
This contains the original version of A Charlie Brown Christmas which is what I was looking for. I have played the DVD through and there are no problems with the quality of the picture or sound. The package arrived within the promised time.
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GREAT FAMILY MOVIE
This a a great family movie that I doubt would be made today. It captures the discoonect many people feel around Christmas when Charlie Brown says "I know I should be happy with... Read more
Published 5 months ago by the jdman
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I was very happy to received my dvd in the mail. It is a family tradition to watch it on tv. Now with my own copy, I am delighted I can put in on anytime. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bible Berean
SO BORING
I don't care what you have heard about Charlie Brown, NEVER watch this movie. It is so boring, not funny and I doubt that little kids would even enjoy this
Published 14 months ago by Billsby
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This Christmas video is a must for any person who does not mind reliving their childhood but in adult form. The whole theme behind this video is simple and heart warming. Read more
Published 18 months ago by woblet
Old Classic On Blue
For a really old cartoon, it looks pretty sharp on Blu-Ray. However, if you have a DVD release, don't bother. Read more
Published on May 14 2010 by P. Mistry
Can't beat the classics
What can I say? It's a classic. We have all the Christmas shows of this era: the Grinch, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Rudolph.... Read more
Published on Jan 9 2010 by A Canadian customer
I can tell you what Christmas is all about
Everybody gets that feeling -- the disillusionment with Christmas' glitzy, soulless commercial barrage. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2007 by E. A Solinas
Fantastic!
I loved A Charlie Brown Christmas growing up, but didn't know if it would truly hold up for the next generation - my daughter. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Puff Dotty
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Published on Jan 14 2004 by Joe Sherry
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Christmastime is officially here, and while everyone is having fun decorating, and putting together their Christmas wish lists, Charlie Brown is having doubts about the whole... Read more
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