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Snowman, the

Peter Auty (Actor), David Bowie (Actor), Dianne Jackson (Director), Jimmy T. Murakami (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

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This charming British animated short film (it's just 23 minutes long) is a 1982 production of London's Channel 4, based on the classic children's book by Raymond Briggs and crafted with a colored-pencils-on-paper look, like fluffy, hand-drawn illustrations. Small children should be entranced by the story of a small boy in rural England whose lovingly constructed snowman comes to life and takes him flying over the white-blanketed landscapes, in a beautiful rotoscoped (traced) sequence based on live-action flying footage. Part of the charm of the film is the gentle, everyday quality of its fantasy adventures: the snowman is invited in to try on clothes and play with the Christmas decorations, then plays host to the boy at a party in the woods, at which his snowy relatives do English country dances. This is one of the very few Christmas tapes on the market that really deserves to be a holiday perennial, a gentle fable of friendship and the power of imagination. --David Chute

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5.0 out of 5 stars Snow days gone by Feb 13 2013
By Vera C. Fran
Format:VHS Tape
This is a Christmas special must view once a year, (at least) for me. Enchanting, inspiring, amazing short film, animated. It makes me wish I was a child again, and always brings a tear to my eye...
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1.0 out of 5 stars Less than forthcoming, poor customer service, demeaning Jan 17 2013
By judy george
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
These were to be a last minute Christmas gifts to my grand kids. They did not play on my DVD player because they are region B! No one heard of this before and when I questioned the seller (Speedy Hen) I received a reply that I could send it back at my expense and depending on their condition a refund would be sent to me. The problem with that is it cost more to return than I had to pay for them in the first place! Zero on customer service Speedy Hen!
On the last correspondence, they apologized for telling me Amazon had it in the details of the product,which they did but no indication what that meant and their apology was that it could be found in FAQ! Not impressed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Snowman Dec 31 2012
By Veronica Douglas
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this movie and have bought it for several people. It is especially nice to see my autistic grandson enjoy it. He has watched it many times. I recommend it to anyone with small children. The music fits the movie beautifully and no words are needed.
Veronica Douglas
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5.0 out of 5 stars A winter classic children's animation
"The Snowman" is a classic animation for children through to adults. The story is magical and sure to spark a child's imagination. Read more
Published 16 months ago by DH at YYC
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Adventure
Based on the book this video is very true to the story. With no dialogue and just one exceedingly, hauntingly beautiful piece of music the video takes the viewer - adult & child... Read more
Published 17 months ago by annemack
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Chistmas movie
The Snowman is a magical Christmas movie. The viewer is taken through dreams and space to the north pole and every second is so entertaining. Read more
Published 17 months ago by pollyfarrell
1.0 out of 5 stars Confused
I am dissapointed with this particular version of the Snowman as I deliberately bought it because it clearly names David Bowie(actor) in the credits. Read more
Published on Jan 10 2011 by MrG
3.0 out of 5 stars Ramond Brigg's The Snowman DVD
I got the DVD at a good price, but it was delivered 4 weeks after the anticipated date (though it wasn't guaranteed). Read more
Published on Feb 4 2010 by James W. Thiers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great adaptation
THE SNOWMAN (1982) was an incredible christmas movie.But enventhough it had no talking and just music in it,I would give it 5 stars (or more if possible). Read more
Published on April 15 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars 1 star is the top
This movie was the most boring 23 minutes in my life. The only reason I read it was because I have a school project too do. Theres no talking in the movie which is very boring! Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars even old people watch cartoons too : )
The story and superb animation to the Snowman has to be the most enjoyable, shortest(23 minuite) movie i ever seen. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2004 by A.J
5.0 out of 5 stars Still enjoy it after 16 years!
I watched this video for the first time when I was a very young child and always enjoyed it. Over the years, I grew up and forgot about it and how much I enjoyed it... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2003 by Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars The Snowman - It makes you cry, it's so wonderful!
My husband and I first saw this video on public television about 15 years ago and thought it was fabulous, and anxiously waited for it to play during the Christmas season. Read more
Published on Nov 9 2003 by Linda Keating
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