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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 Perkins) and her young daughter Susan (Mara Wilson), neither of whom much believes in the spirit of Christmas. Dorey is in charge of hiring Macy's Santas, including an old man named Kriss Kringle (Richard Attenborough). He does a
PG, 1 hr. 54 min.
Nov 18, 1994 Wide
Oct 5, 1999
Twentieth Century Fox
All Critics (31) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (9) | DVD (14)
Not better than the original, but still smiley holiday fare.
older and more mature viewers will also be rewarded with an intelligence that is too often lacking in holiday entertainment
If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, may all of your presents be fruitcakes. (published 12-2-94)
The best version.
While [this] version of the Christmas spirit on trial as written by John Hughes isn't awful, it's also more disappointing than Seaton's take nearly half a century earlier.
Was this absolutely necessary?
A palid remake that misses the point of the story. Stick with the original!
Decent remake that goes on far too long.
Pays tribute to Santa Claus, a figure who stands for the grace, mystery and wonder available during the Christmas season.
"Miracle on 34th Street" has one of the greatest christmas tales of all time at it's fingertips, and it dazzles with humour, sadness, and too many heartfelt moments to count. This film knows what it is trying to be, and therefore, it is one of my favourite christmas films of all time. As one girl is told that santa
December 16, 2011Super Reviewer
Uplifting and sweet but verging on twee throughout. Full review later.
October 3, 2011Super Reviewer
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