Miracle on 34th Street

Few things are more amusing that reading the comments from the crybaby dishrags who whine about remaking a classic like "Miracle On 34th Street" (1947). How are these weepy rants helpful? Did it need to be remade? No. But the... Full review

great! so sweet. a fabulous family movie that will get the whole family believing in santa! fabulous acting and storyline. very good for children.this will always be a family favorite. one of the best Christmas movies ever!... Full review

When you take a movie that is a remake, especially a remake of a classic, it is almost always true that the classic is superior. This film, however, is a wonderful modernization of the film that inspires everyone to "believe."... Full review

This movie *could* have been good. Too bad it was truly aweful. If you know and like the original you probably won't like this one. In an attempt to "modernize" the story they miss the mark and even move away from... Full review

the first can never be replaced but sometimes it can come in as a close second in the film industry gone with the wind can never be remade or the wizard of oz but the muppets came in aclose second on... Full review

This is a great movie to watch on a stormy day with nothing to do and want to spends some time with your faimly. The jolly schme of the movie was fantastic. It is a great family Christmas movie any age... Full review

I have been watching this movie consistantly since it first came out when I was a little girl. Before I knew the truth about Santa Claus, I had the biggest faith in Santa's existance. Time and time again, this movie has... Full review

Why does hollywood always mess with perfection is beyond me. Why mess with a re-make when the first is a classic and always the best when there are countless remakes? I never could understand this. This remake is a bit better... Full review

I think that this movie is a perfect excuse to watch a Christmas film. The movie teaches us about religion and believing, and i see nothing wrong with that. Mara Wilson is fantastic as the young Susan Walker. I feel... Full review

I enjoyed the original movie which has since become a classic. When the movie was remade, I was excited about seeing an updated version. The remake is not heartwarming and this sort of movie should be heartwarming. Parts of the... Full review

The other characters remain almost the same as well.....All of the performances are fine.... ... Full Review

That didn't stop Les Mayfield from directing a new version in 1994 that manages to put a little movie magic into contemporary New York. Hughes jazzes up George Seaton's 1947 script with sassy dialogue and disbelieving characters. ... Full Review

The film as a whole is quite faithful to the original....McDermott is a bit flat -....the '47 film so charming....Prosky is also a delight.....Perkins is satisfactory in her role.... ... Full Review

And despite first-rate production values and a wonderful cast, this new gussied-up version doesn't come close to touching the original. The parade's coordinator, cynical single mother Dorey Walker (Elizabeth Perkins), in need of another Santa, hires Kriss on the spot. ... Full Review

And so does this smart, funny and improbably entertaining movie. You don't have to believe to enjoy "Miracle on 34th Street," but it sure helps. To their credit, Hughes and his director, Les Mayfield, are aware that they are peddling a falsehood. ... Full Review

A rerun of Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street drew almost 5 million viewers to Channel 4 early on Sunday evening. The 1994 remake, starring Richard Attenborough as Santa Claus, pulled in an average of 3.89m (15.4%) between 6.20pm and... ... Full Article

Can a modern kid still believe in Santa Claus in this cynical world? Miracle on 34th Street is, of course, a remake of the 1947 holiday classic starring Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle and an enchanting young Natalie Wood as... ... Full Article

In an interview, actress Elizabeth Perkins, Miracle On 34th Street , said she did not get a part in a film she had auditioned for because she was supposedly told she was too old. ... Full Article

The 1947 holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street is transplanted to the 1990s with few changes in this family-oriented remake. The screenplay by the prolific John Hughes sticks close to the original outline, centering on Macy's executive Dorey Walker (Elizabeth... ... Full Article

From Amazon : Anyone skeptical of updated retreads of Christmas movie classics may be genuinely surprised by this 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street. ... Full Article