The Christmas Collection
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Movie Reviews of The Christmas Collection
Movie Review: A Christmas treat!
Summary: 4 Stars
I love almost anything that is done for the Christmas season! I chanced upon this little gem after reading one of the reviews, and thought it was worth the money (less than a lot of dvds with only one movie) to at least take a look.
I wasn't disappointed.
There are three disks: the first is full of old 1940's and 1950's television shows that I hadn't seen in ages, and they brought back some happy feelings I used to get as a kid at this time of year. The second disk contains a variety of cartoons, Christmas and winter themes; I thoroughly enjoyed the ones I remembered, and now have some new favorites from the oldies I've never seen before! The third disk has some Christmas "TV movies" which I don't even remember being on TV!
The video quality is something to be desired for some of these little gems, but for the money, it is well worth having in your Christmas library!
Movie Review: Somewhat Nifty Collection On The Cheap
Summary: 4 Stars
This collection of Christmas videos is actually better than what I thought it would be. All of the titles in this collection appear to be public domain material (no copyright) but that doesn't diminish the enjoyment you will get from them.
The tv episodes are probably the ones you will enjoy the most and include The Beverly Hillbillies, Ozzie & Harriet, Jack Benny and a Liberace Christmas. The Christmas specials are mostly short cartoons related to Christmas but I wouldn't consider them tv specials. The films in the collection are ones that are seldom seen.
If you like watching offbeat material, give this one a chance. It is worth watching mainly for the rarity of the material. One caveat. The film quality of most of these have degraded extensively and if that annoys you, you should probably pass.
Movie Review: Christmas Treasury
Summary: 4 Stars
If you grew up during the 50s, 60s, or 70s buy this collection and keep it with your other Christmas treasures. There were so many old holiday shows, movies, and specials that you simply do not see very much anymore on TV.Movie Review: Christmas collection
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a nice collection. I thought it was worth the money. I especially liked the TV shows. I hadn't seen Ozzie and Harriet for some time. Alot of laughs.Movie Review: A MIXED BAG, BUT A LOT OF BANG FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS BUCKS
Summary: 3 Stars
This 3 Disc Christmas Collection, like Christmas itself, offers a mixed bag of goodies. But, at 13 hours long, it certainly provides hours of holiday entertainment. Even if you don't like EVERYTHING included here, you're sure to find some things that will please you. And, at a mere $[...], this Collection certainly offers A LOT of bang for your Christmas buck. Amazon sent me a set this week that had a Nutcracker on the cover rather than the Christmas tree pictured here, but I'm sure it is the same product.
Disc 1 is old TV shows with Christmas themed episodes. I did not care to watch "The Beverly Hillbillies" or "Ozzie And Harriet." But DO WATCH "The Jack Benny Show: Christmas Shopping" for the outstanding comedy performance of Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny and nearly every other Warner Brothers cartoon character) as the frazzled store clerk that Jack drives to a nervous breakdown. And Christmas certainly doesn't get more "Gay" than the 1954 episode of "The Liberace Show" included here. Disc 1 Extra: Christmas On The Radio.
Disc 2: With the exception of "The Christmas Burro" I did not care for the endless assortment of old Christmas cartoons. But parents may find Disc 2 an agreeable "Christmas babysitter" when they need a little peace and quiet and the kids still need to be entertained. Disc 2: Extra: Christmas songs with on-screen lyrics.
Disc 3: With four Christmas movies, this disc contains the real prizes. I haven't seen "Beyond Tomorrow" ("Beyond Christmas?") yet, but I intend to. Apparently, it's an overlooked classic. Seymour Hicks stars as "Scrooge" in yet ANOTHER version of Charles Dickens' over-done "A Christmas Carol." If I have to see another version of Scrooge's Christmas reclaimation, I'll SCREAM! But, if you MUST, see the beautiful 1984 TV version starring George C. Scott and skip this version.
In the superb 1980 TV film "A Christmas Without Snow", Michael Learned moves to San Francisco to start her life over after divorce. She finds community within her church, where the crotchety, gruff choir master (John Houseman) is determined to make something wonderful out of the church choir with a performance of Handel's "Messiah". This is one of the few holiday films to address the fact that Christmas is a season of stress and pain, as well as joy, for many people. The movie is uplifting and never depressing, but it does address the emotional realities of the Christmas Season.
"Miracle On 34th Street": This is a 1955 TV remake from "The 20th Century Fox Hour" starring Macdonald Carey and Teresa Wright. It's amazing how well this Christmas charmer (Yes, Susan, there IS a Santa Claus!) holds up in this shorter, 47 minute version. Of course, I recommend the original 90 minute 1947 film starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn as the definitive cinema Santa Claus. But, if you're short on time and still want to see this story, this version will do quite nicely. Plus, it is interesting to compare the two versions. Disc 3 Extras: Images Of Christmas.