Miracle on 34th Street [Region 2]

Nice movie

Absolutely love this version of this movie! It speaks to my heart. I've already watched twice since mid November. Everyone who believes in the hope and joy of Christmas should watch this movie. You'll be surprised hoe many life. Meanings you will experience. Get it...watch it!

This new movie is a classic. Thanks.

First time seeing this and it's right up there with Its A Wonderful Life as far as Christmas movies.Sir Richard Attenborough and Mara Wilson are brilliant in their roles.The scene where Richard has a conversation with a little deaf girl is deeply touching, as I found out later that Richard had learned sign language and asked that the little deaf actress not be told that he would sign with her, the look of joyful surprise on the actresses face is her real time reaction to his ability to sign with her. Beautiful.Well done good sir.

Great performances by all. Myra Wilson at the top of her form as the "old soul" in the body of an impossibly precocious little girl; Richard Attenborough's best performance in his life; Elizabeth Perkins simply gorgeous and believable as a "single mom who has lost her capacity to trust"; and Dylan McDermott as the suave yet sincere suitor. Supporting case was equally distinguished. The sets, the costumes, the camera angles, and more were all superb. I cry every time I see Elizabeth P. come into the living room and a (dare I say holy) light flickers off her new wedding right and startle and thrill Myra W.I'll be watching this mid-year as well. Unreservedly recommended.

I love that this remake didn't sell out very much, and put in too much modern stuff. It is very successful in keeping a "traditional" feel, with only a few exceptions. Mara Wilson is absolutely delightful and classic in her performance, and I really like Elizabeth Perkins' reproduction of the original role. And Dylan McDermott, whom I typically find very flat and dull, is sweet and charming as the sincere bachelor attorney with an eye for Perkins.Richard Attenborough is amazing as Santa, at least as good as the formidable original. The scene in the original featuring Santa visiting with the Dutch war refugee girl is replaced in this remake with Santa visiting with a little deaf girl. The scene in the original is about as sweet as any scene in any movie ever, and the remake is even sweeter! The deaf girl's face, when Santa talks to her in sign language, is absolutely worth the price of this DVD.The only real weakness for me was the John DeLancie and Jane Leeves part of the movie, as two "evil" agents for the "enemy" department store (where all the upper management wears all black). They reminded me of Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern from "Home Alone" -- sort of bumbling bad guys in a bad cartoon sort of way.So all in all, I really think that this version is as good or better than the original, which is simply too dated in a few respects for me to be able to enjoy unconditionally. I think both of them are definitely worth owning.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994) is an updated version of a classic film that has a lot of heart but not quite the charm of the original. Definitely a good Holiday film for the whole family, it has a certain message for kids to keep the Christmas Spirit and ideology alive.Directed by Les Mayfield (Encino Man, Flubber) it tells the tale of Santa Clause being set up for failure. Does and or should the world believe in him. Thanks to the efforts of a small non-believing girl...the magic of the season prevails!Starring Sir Richard Attenburough (Jurassic Park, Hamlet) as Father Christmas himself, he is left with wits and efforts of lawyer Dylon Mcdermott (The Practice, Twister, Steel Magnolias) to save his life and gain him his freedom before Christmas. The skeptic, Elizabeth Perkins (Cats & Dogs, The Flintsones) who plays the department store promotions manager who hires and then has to fire Santa himself becomes a tough cookie for her daughter, played by Mara Wilson (Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda), to convince he IS real.This also has a great final performance of the late J.T. Walsh (Pleasantville, A Few Good Men) and as the judge who must decide the fate of Santa, Robert Prosky (Mrs. Doubtfire, The Chamber) gives a phenomenal performance for his small role.A great Holiday film for the whole family to watch. Give it a chance - it may bring some Christmas Spirit into your day! (1-2-03)

a wonderful movie to watch