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Anyone skeptical of updated retreads of Christmas movie classics may be genuinely surprised by this 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street. Based on the 1947 holiday classic, this new Miracle sticks close to the original's story, though it offers more contemporary, crisper pacing and a tone curiously more reflective--even sorrowful--than before. Richard Attenborough is charming and twinkly as Kris Kringle, the part that won Edmund Gwenn an Oscar. Mara Wilson is the little New York City girl who doesn't believe in Santa Claus until Kris persuades her otherwise. Elizabeth Perkins is her hardened mother, and Dylan McDermott plays the handsome lawyer next door who defends Kris during an insanity hearing. While screenwriter John Hughes has toughened up the dialogue a bit, and McDermott's intensity looks like a dry run for his then- future role on television's The Practice, this Miracle is as persuasively sweet as the one previous. --Tom Keogh
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The DVD comes with the original case and cover sleeve.
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I love this movie! While I often think no remake does a better job than the original, this one comes pretty darn close. I enjoy watching it almost if not just as much as the original. And it appeals to my young children more than the original does. So that is a bonus. Definitely a must-have for your Christmas DVD collection!
By ,Leslee
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The little girl is so precious and charming. She melts my heart. I love the way the whole story comes together at the end. Very romantic and adorable. Sweet, sweet, sweet!
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I really love this version of Miracle on 34th Street. This is the one my kids will remember more so than the older one.
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Miracle on 34th Street
C'est le film que je recherchais chaque année à la télé durant la période des Fêtes. Je tenais à en avoir une copie. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Danielle
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One of my favourite Christmas Movies.
Ever since I saw this movie as a child, I have watched it every year at Christmas time..... ...... ....
Published 5 months ago by Meaghan Drury
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very good remake
It is rare that we see good remakes of classics, but in this case it is a winner. We have to remember that the story had to be adapted to a new era. Read more
Published 18 months ago by SlyFox
3.0 out of 5 stars
Remake of classic movie
The original is 5 star plus classic. It's still the best and the remake proves it. Although the film tries hard to meet such high standards, it was never in the cards. Read more
Published 19 months ago by CallMeAndy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sentimental Christmas Story
This is a feel good Christmas story. A re-make of an old classic. Very satisfying for me, but I am over 70 years old!
Published on Jan 28 2011 by KMB
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Miracle on 34th St.
My husband says I am a big kid, but I love this movie and watch it every Christmas so I was delighted to get my own copy. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2010 by Josephine Wake
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1994 miracle on 34th street
This version of Miracle on 34th Street, is a great family night movie at Christmas,
it is a really warm film that put you in the holiday spirit.
it is a really warm film that put you in the holiday spirit.
Published on Feb 1 2010 by Karen Maglietta
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A fine remake
Let me say two things.
1. I love old movies.
2. I mistrust remakes.
However, I loved this remake. Read more
1. I love old movies.
2. I mistrust remakes.
However, I loved this remake. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2003 by A. Quinlan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Has It's Moments But Lacks the Warmth of the Original!
This remake has it's moments and has a very good cast, Richard Attenborough, Dylan McDermott, Elizabeth Perkins and Mara Wilson but it can't hold a candle to the original black and... Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by Thebookwoman
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Mawkish treacle--no replacing the original
For every movie remake that improves on, or at least stands apart from, its original (1986's The Fly and 1999's The Thomas Crown Affair leap to mind), there are a dozen remakes... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2003 by Cliff Rives
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