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Whatever you do, don't confuse this Jack Frost with the 1997 comedic horror flick of the same name (its tagline: "He's chillin... and killin'"). This family film stars Michael Keaton as Jack Frost, an aspiring musician, loving husband, and occasionally absent father. Frost's life is unexpectedly cut short by a car accident, and a year after his death he comes back as--you guessed it--a snowman, to help his family heal (Kelly Preston and Joseph Cross as wife and son Gabby and Charlie, respectively). The sudden death may affect sensitive younger viewers, but by the time Frost returns the movie is more light-hearted, and the film's message is a worthy one. There's an underlying theme that supports independence, and Gabby isn't saddled with a new dude by the film's end. There's also a good rapport developed between father and son, and especially mother and son. If an audience can take that huge leap of faith to accept the premise (as youthful audiences will no doubt be able to do), this is entertaining family fare. --N.F. Mendoza
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By Randy Keehn
Format:DVD
I became introduced to this movie when my son brought home a book from school that contained an elementary school-level synopsis of the story. He had me read it to him at bedtime. When I was reading the ending to him, I looked over and saw tears in his eyes. That created the same effect in me and I immediately decided that we WOULD see the movie. It must have been a slow night at the theatre complex because my son and I were the only two watching the movie that night. It certainly added to the special feelings we both had for the movie. Obviously, the VHS was under the Christmas tree next year.
With all that, why did I only rate it 4 stars? Well, as a movie, it doesn't quite earn its' place among the classics. The acting's OK, the storyline is good, the photography, sets and scenery are fine, but it doesn't near the level of a "Wizard of Oz" or "Toy Story". On the other hand, if you're a father with a young son and you're both looking for a good movie to rent on a cold winter's night, I've got a recommendation...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This is one excellent movie.I love it because it's funny,heartwarming wholesome.Michael Keaton is blues musician Jack Frost.One snowy day he gives his son a harmonica as a gift.Later,Jack decides to leave his ban on the road and spend more time with his family.Unfortanately,an accident takes his life.Then his son plays the harmonica and Jack Frost comes back to life-as a snowman!Their father-son relationship will touch your heart and the special effects will make your eyes pop!An absolute must!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
i'm such a weirdo. i noticed this movie laying around the other day and started to watch it. yes, it's not christmas time. oh well. i decided to review it anyway, perhaps there is somebody else out there who watches xmas movies at odd times. i remember the first time i watched this, i thought it was an ok movie but not great. i think it's crazy. a dad coming back as a creepy snowman?? there are some sad parts that will make you teary like when the boy is making the snowman while "landslide" plays and of course at the end. i like michael keaton and it's cool that he sings in the movie. all in all, it's nicely done and a cute movie for kids but a little disconcerting because it deals with death and some heavy feelings and stuff like that.
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Good, but....
This dvd was good. However, at the very end of the movie, there was a bit of a glich .
Published 5 months ago by Judy Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Husband's favourite movie. Worked well. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a movie with good family values and some laughs.
Published 5 months ago by Gothica
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GREAT FAMILY FUN. 16th april 2004.
A great family film for everyone don't hire buy it.
Published on April 16 2004 by Kathryn Pointon
2.0 out of 5 stars
Corny
This has to be one of the top 5 corniest movies of all time. The movie tries to have comedy but it doesnt. Then the father dies and returns as a snowman. Thats just freaky. Read more
Published on July 7 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very weird, but enjoyable
This movie was very good but on the other hand, weird. It is about some kid who's dad (Michael Keaton) turns into a snowman. Read more
Published on April 21 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars
Henry Rollins in a kids movie...
henry rollins in a kids movie. I find this Pretty dumb and a bit dark if you ask me, I never really liked mike keaton anyways.
Published on Mar 12 2003 by Paul Mcbride
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kids Love it
My 5 year old got this for Christmas and hasn't stopped watching it. It is one of the few live-action movies that he'll actually watch. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2003 by "subhumanchaos"
5.0 out of 5 stars
commercial free for me
After sitting through 48 minutes of commercials on a tv presentation,i vow i will never be subjected to that much dead time again. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2002 by E. Price
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Jack Frost" is a Masterpiece
Christmas time is for giving. But unfortunately for the Frost family, Dad's not coming home. After a car accident, "Jack Frost" (Michael Keaton) is reincarnated as a snowman! Read more
Published on Nov 16 2002 by Timotee
5.0 out of 5 stars
It'll melt your heart!
If a movie has a snowman in it, then it's a movie for me. It's hard to put into words what these rotund beings of crystalized water molecules represent, but their icy-calm... Read more
Published on Aug 5 2002 by cousinpaco
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