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4. Miracle on 34th Street – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

4. Miracle on 34th Street

Whether you enjoy the original 1947 version of this tale starring Natalie Wood as the little girl who doesn't believe in Santa, or the modernized version with Mara Wilson as the disbelieving little girl, both movies include the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  And if you are skeptical of remakes, you should know that the newer version does stick close to the original story.

When the actor hired to play Santa in the annual Macy's parade is found to be drunk, a replacement is needed quick.  The newly hired man seems perfect for the job and there is a good reason for that:  he claims he is in fact the real Kris Kringle.  His sanity is questioned and put on trial, even as those around him begin to notice that there is indeed something special about this store Santa.

The 1994 version also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, and Richard Attenborough as Santa.  Just click on the link and search for your favorite, old or new, both movies are enjoyable whether you believe in Santa or not. :-)

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 1947 New 2 DVD Set BW + Color MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 1947 New 2 DVD Set BW + Color Paypal US $7.23 20d 14h 40m
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RETRACTION! The Christmas Card

December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This post is a retraction to The Christmas Card, which I recently posted on.

I just watched this movie, The Christmas Card, I hadn't seen it in quite awhile and since it is Christmas time I thought it would be fun to see again.  Well it was not as good as a I remember it to be.  The acting was just awful and actually my mom and I had more fun laughing at the actors and the script than having fun watching a good movie.

It was a good idea for a movie and entertaining, but it was corny and silly and funny when it shouldn't have been.

Keep in mind that this movie is well-loved and gets high marks from online reviewers and movie watchers.  But. . .we have realized it is the story-line involving the war, and finding true love through a Christmas card that is what everyone loves.  If you can get past the acting and bad script, you may love it too! :-)

This movie will always be special to me though, it was the last movie I watched with my grandpa.  He loved watching movies and he did enjoy this one.

~Brooke

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#10 Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

December 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

miracle on 34th streetThis remake of the heartwarming Christmas classic captures all the joy and wonder of the original version.  A young girl, who has been raised not to believe in fairy tales and Santa Claus, meets a department store Santa Claus who claims that he is the real Kris Kringle.  Her mother of course, insists that it can't be true, that Kris is just a nice old man.  But soon things start happening that may make them both change their minds and make them believe in the magic of Christmas once again.

This was a wonderful movie. I think the young Mara Wilson may have made the movie for me, she was cute and funny and just a joy to watch.  Actually all of the actors in this movie were very good.  This is a great Christmas movie for the whole family.

Starring:

  • Elizabeth Perkins
  • Dylan McDermott
  • Richard Attenborough
  • Mara Wilson

Quotes from the movie:

Kris Kringle: You think I'm a fraud, don't you?
Dorey Walker: Fraud is a bit too strong of a word.
Kris Kringle: But you don't believe in me.
Dorey Walker: I believe that Christmas is for children.
Kris Kringle: Well your daughter doesn't believe in me, either.
Dorey Walker: I don't think that there's any harm in not believing in a figure that many do acknowledge to be a fiction.
Kris Kringle: Oh, but there is. I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor. You know, I... I... I'm a symbol. I'm a symbol of the human ability to be able to suppress the selfish and hateful tendencies that rule the major part of our lives. If... you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt.

IMDb.com voters gave this movie a 6/10  I give this movie a 8/10

~Brooke
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)/A Christmas Carol (Live) (DVD, 2010, Canadian;... Miracle on 34th Street (1994)/A Christmas Carol (Live) (DVD, 2010, Canadian;... Paypal US $19.99 29d 20h 8m
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Watch Christmas Movies Online

December 6, 2009 By 3 Comments

Are you looking for a link to watch Holiday movies online for free?  All during December the ABC Family Chanel plays Christmas Movies; they call this event the 25 Days of Christmas.

If you visit their website you can choose to watch the movies online for free.

Just follow the link: http://community.abcfamily.go.com/watch/25-days-christmas?cid=afm_psg_comsearch_25doc10&kmed=ppc

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Best Christmas Movies on DVD

November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The best Christmas movies to watch this year will be on DVD.  At MovieSisters we will have our first series for the next month until Christmas Day, reviewing the best Christmas movies of all time.  Come back every day for a new review, wonderful extras, and links to buy the Christmas Movies on DVD and Blue-Ray at the cheapest prices online.

MovieSisters.com will review Family Christmas Movies, Popular Christmas Movies, Classic Christmas Movies, and more.

We will also offer you a list of Christmas movies to help you choose what to watch and what to buy.

MovieSisters was looking for a reason to post regularly this coming month and also an excuse to pull out all our favorite Christmas movies on DVD.   We also wanted an excuse to buy some new movies!

What's coming up?  It's A Wonderful Life, The Santa Clause, Four Christmases, The Christmas Shoes, Elf, Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, The Christmas Card, Jingle All The Way . . . and many more.

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