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Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

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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

Oct 5, 1999

Twentieth Century Fox

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Not better than the original, but still smiley holiday fare.

December 8, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

older and more mature viewers will also be rewarded with an intelligence that is too often lacking in holiday entertainment

November 25, 2006 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | Comment
Q Network Film Desk

If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, may all of your presents be fruitcakes. (published 12-2-94)

January 4, 2005 Full Review | Comment

The best version.

January 5, 2004 Comment

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.

December 12, 2003 Full Review Source: Movie Views | Comment

Was this absolutely necessary?

July 21, 2003 Comments (2)
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A palid remake that misses the point of the story. Stick with the original!

April 3, 2003 Comment
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Decent remake that goes on far too long.

April 1, 2003 Comment
Juicy Cerebellum

Pays tribute to Santa Claus, a figure who stands for the grace, mystery and wonder available during the Christmas season.

August 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice
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Audience Reviews for Miracle on 34th Street

"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, 2011
KJ Proulx

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Uplifting and sweet but verging on twee throughout. Full review later.

October 3, 2011
TomBowler
Thomas Bowler

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    1. Kriss Kringle: If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything...on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt.
    – Submitted by Dann M (58 days ago)

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