Reviewed By Jason Lockard
It’s
the most wonderful time of the year. A time for hot chocolate with marshmallows. Snow outside and a warm fire inside, and curling up on the couch with a holiday movie. So what better way to celebrate
with your family than enjoying this new release from Mill Creek
Entertainment featuring 10 live action and animated films.
Our Rating System:
**** = Don’t Miss it!
*** = Worth a look.
** = An Ok way to spend an evening.
* = You haven’t missed anything.
A Thieves Christmas (1994) – A band of thieves look to mend their
ways as they begin to understand the true meaning of Christmas. ***
The Gift (1994) – A young shepherd boy must conquer his fears in order to witness the miracle happening in Bethlehem. ***
Johann’s Gift to Christmas (1991) – A mouse’s organ playing inspires the creation of “Silent Night.” ***
The Little Crooked Christmas Tree (1990) – At a tree farm, the
littlest tree, different from the rest, meets a white dove who lands in
his branches and learns the meaning of love, sacrifice – and Christmas.
***
Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story (1978) – Benji encounters Kris
Kringle played by Ron Moody. This film was nominated for an Emmy. **
The Nutcracker (1994) – The animated version of the enchanting story of the Nutcracker prince and his magical kingdom. **
Magic Gift of the Snowman (1995) – A snowman takes two children on a magical musical adventure. ***
The 12 Days of Christmas (1993) – This film is all about how the song
“Twelve Days of Christmas” was written by a bumbling squire trying to
impress a Princess. ***
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1944) – This animated classic
directed by legendary animator Max Fleisher tells the origin story of
the most famous reindeer of all. ***
The Night Before Christmas (1946) – This Castle Films production
features a combination of live action and animation to tell the classic
Christmas story. ***
This DVD presents these ten films in full frame and really good audio
and video quality. The DVD menu is easy to access. There is the bonus
feature; but with all these films included on this DVD you don’t need
bonus features.
So give a gift of entertainment to your family this Christmas season. I highly suggest you head over to www.Amazon.com or your local DVD provider and pick up a copy today!
Moral Rating: Nothing offensive
Audience: families
Genre: holiday, comedy, drama
Length: Over 2 hours
DVD Released: 2015
DVD Rating: A
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