Classic Christmas Movies

An All Dogs Christmas Carol List Price: $14.98 Sale Price: $13.49 You save: $1.49 (10%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:

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All your favorite characters from the All Dogs Go To Heaven children's series are back in this captivating canine retelling of a Christmas classic the whole family will love! It'sshaping up to be a wonderful Christmas for all the precious pooches at the Flea Bite Cafe. There's shining packages, sparkling decorations, and even a hefty donation fund for Timmy, a lovable little pup who's in need of an operation. But the festivities and good will don't mean anything to Carface,a big bully of a bulldog. Carface doesn't like Christmas. In fact, he even hates it. And together with his bad dog buddies, he's come up with a plan to ruin itfor everybody! But that's when Charlie and Itchy step in andwith a little divine interventiondevise a brilliant plan of their own to save Christmas and transform Carface from a holiday humbug to a bonafide Yuletide hero!

Another straight-to-video sequel of a so-so animated film. The original 1989 All Dogs Go to Heaven was hardly inspired but contained expert Don Bluth animation and the amusing voices of Burt Reynolds and his gang. Now Steven Weber voices the animated mutt Charlie who is still palling around with the same gang through three movies and an animated series. Here the arch villain, Carface (Ernest Borgnine), gets the traditional Dickens treatment of being visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The opening number, "When I Hear a Christmas Carol," is a good start, but soon TV-ish animation and the low humor wears one down. Kids who like the earlier Dog efforts won't be disappointed, but the entire series can never be defined as great entertainment. The saving grace is the foolproof Christmas Carol visitations. --Doug Thomas

DVD Information

Binding: DVD
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Brand: TCFHE/MGM
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Original Release Date: 1998-01-01
Actors:

• Ernest Borgnine
• Dom DeLuise
• Sheena Easton
• Taylor Emerson
• Bebe Neuwirth

Reviews

I love The Movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by from on 2003-11-26
The movie is a very good christmas movie,and deserves a 5. I wish they made more movies like this.The movie is about carface a greety dog who steels this little puppy's money for his broken leg. Then Charlie, itchy, and sashamake a plan to show carface what will happen to him in the past and in the future. It's a christmas carol movie, in a dog version. See the movie. It's very entertaining.

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Reminiscent of Batman and Robin and The Wizard of Oz

by William M. Vaughan from Texas, U.S.A. on 2009-01-24
This is one of the best animated versions of "A Christmas Carol" available, in my opinion, but not because of its fidelity to the novel by Charles Dickens. Although it borrows enough elements from the Dickens classic to be recognizable as a version of that popular Christmas story, it also has elements more reminiscent of an episode of "Batman and Robin," or "The Wizard of Oz." The plots and sub-plots are complex, and the characters well developed. The graphics are better than those in most animated versions, too. I would recommend this version to people unfamiliar with "A Christmas Carol" as a family-oriented Christmas movie that stands on its own merits, as well as to people, like me, who collect as many different versions of "A Christmas Carol" as they can!

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Overall the All Dogs series is a very good series

by Eric J. Green from texas, usa on 2007-03-12
Overall the DVD was good and very much appropriate for young children. However, after a couple of weeks it had fallen to the back of his preference list. We've not watched it in over a year now. I guess this isn't so different from any other DVD we have. I would recommend this for young children. It does have quite a few concepts that are not appropriate, but are presented in a way that is way over the heads of children adn does have a few scenes that very concervative parents may term violent.

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Amazing,Outstanding,great for chrismast!

by from on 2003-12-07
I was watching t.v and this movie popped out on screen! It was kind of weird in the beginning but I liked the middle,end and some of the beginning.I liked the Chrismast carol part the most! It was a great movie of Chrismast stuff. I didn't know this was based on a series and movies. I liked it thought,but it was cccooolll!!!! like anything cool! It wasn't bad,not bad at all,but check the movie out,you may give this movie atleast a 3 to 5.I gave it a 4 for the neatness in this movie.Why did I give this movie a 4?,you say.Some was bad and most was terrificly COOL!!-THE END

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Loved it!

by Becky from Rawlins, WY on 2000-02-29
I thought it was a wonderful family film for all ages. I bought this video!

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A Flintstones Christmas Carol List Price: $9.98 Sale Price: $9.49 You save: $0.49 (5%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:

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There's just one shopping day until Christmas! Fred is so wrapped up in his acting debut as Scrooge in the Bedrock production of "A Christmas Carol" that he's completely forgotten to buy any gifts. And worse, he's left baby Pebbles stranded at Cave Care Center! But wife Wilma and a few familiar ghosts perform a true Christmas miracle, helping hubby Fred remember the true meaning of the season. Join Barney, Betty, Bam Bam, and Dino in this hilarious stone-age version of the magical holiday classic.

Baste the turkeysaurus and head over to Bloomingshale's for some last-minute shopping; it's Christmastime in Bedrock. Fred and the gang have more than the usual festive preparations up their prehistoric sleeves, however, as they are staging a production of "The Christmas Carol" with Fred in the role of Scrooge. Things take a frightening turn when--in the classic tradition of method acting--Fred takes his role to heart and becomes a bit humbuggish himself. So preoccupied with his role is he, that he forgets to pick up Pebbles from day care, leaves Christmas shopping off his list of things to do, and belittles the parts played by his friends (such as Barney as Bob Cratchit). When the Bedrock bug (a flu virus) begins to fell cast members, it provides the ideal opportunity for costume maker and stage manager Wilma to take on understudy duties and scare some sense into her self-absorbed husband. And just in time for Christmas Eve. God bless them, every one. (Ages 2 and older.) --Kimberly Heinrichs

DVD Information

Binding: DVD
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Brand: Warner Brothers
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
Original Release Date: 1994-11-21
Actors:

• Henry Corden
• Jean Vander Pyl
• Frank Welker
• B.J. Ward
• Russi Taylor

Reviews

I liked it

by Kenny from on 2002-02-22
I have this on video and I really enjoy watching it. I think the Flintstone's version of Dicken's classic is really interesting. The "Bedrock Bug" concept is funny too. This is highly recommended. Oh, I also liked the line by Philo, the cop: "You'd better get the stars out of your eyes and watch where you're going."

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Favorite Childhood Cartoon - Ebenezer Scooge Style

by Catherine Billelo from Wallingford, CT United States on 2000-08-22
As a child I loved the Flintstones. As an adult I found this adaptation to be a stroll down memory lane. I bought this video for the kids, but found myself liking as much if not more than they did. It's corny, but who cares - it's the Flintstones at their corny best. The story is a play within a play. Fred is his usual grumpy, lovable self - he's perfect as Scooge. Wilma, Barney and the Gang serve up a tasty Christmas treat. A must for everyone who loves the Flintstones and the story of Scooge!

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Worth Watching

by Sean Ares Hirsch from on 2000-11-10
Well, I can't say this is the best version I have seen, and I am not sure Charles Dickens would be overly impressed with this. And, I would sooner use the "Muppets' Christmas Carol" to help someone understand the story. But aside from that, the movie is quite clever. Despite the unorthodox acting of the Flintstones, the Rubbles, Mr. Slate, Dino, and others, the story is told fairly well. What I found quite entertaining was that this is the first version of "A Christmas Carol" I have seen where backstage squabbles make up a fair portion of the movie. And in all honesty, there is something very funny about seeing the actors perform in at least partial harmony on stage, and then seeing them argue backstage between the scenes. And the part of the story which involves Fred getting too much into character is actually quite realistic. While this is not the best version of Dickens' classic, and while I would not use it to teach someone the story, it is a delightful movie to watch after you have a healthy understanding of the story.

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"What the Dickenstone?!"

by from on 1999-06-27
Seriously, folks, this Hanna-Barbera adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens book is not bad. Fred Flintstone takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge (and is full of it) while wife Wilma manages the show off and on stage. One cast member after another comes down with the 'Bedrock Bug,' a flu-like illness which turns its victims green and disables them for at least 24 hours. Fred must pull off the role of a lifetime and redeem himself to his family before the Bug finds him. Faithful to the story, and imaginative at times; I don't see Dickens' ghost getting restless over this.

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flintstone christmas carol

by feel good movies from west virginia,usa on 2008-11-01
I bought this for my grandaughter. When i put this movie in she is glued to the t.v. She loves the bright colors and the singing.This is a top rated movie for children.It also comes with a Flintstone episode about Fred taking santas place .Well worth it. feel good movies

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Bush Christmas List Price: $14.98 Sale Price: $13.49 You save: $1.49 (10%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:

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Four children...Two horse thieves...One amazing adventure! Saddle up and get ready to ride on a daredevil rescue mission that's a holiday delight! For four children in a small outback town, it's the last day of school and the first day of the Christmas season! So when they spy a pair of strangers hiding among the trees, they're too busy dreaming about the presents under their own tree to notice anything suspicious. But later that night, while the family is asleep, someone steals their father's prized horses. And to make matters worse, Dad's so upset that he decides to cancel the holiday altogether! But there's one thing the thieves didn't count on: these kids aren't about to let anyone steal their Christmas joy! Now with their saddlebags stocked full of hilarious tricks and traps,the amateur detectives head for the hills determined to catch the bad guys, bring back the horses and save the spirit of the season! Hit the trail for "humor, action and comedy" (The Film Daily) in this yuletide adventure that'll make every day seem like Christmas!

DVD Information

Binding: DVD
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Brand: Bush
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Original Release Date: 1947-01-01
Actors:

• Chips Rafferty
• John Fernside
• Helen Grieve
• Nicky Yardley
• Stan Tolhurst

Reviews

Classic Australiania

by Sasi from Wonthaggi, Australia on 2001-12-19
This film is a light-hearted film that kids and adults will enjoy. I had a laugh at the way Australians were portrayed - It was so exaggerated. It made it funny in a nice way- I reckon if they re-released the film, it would almost get cult status. Mum in the kitchen cooking and all perfectly made up in the middle of the Bush. The stereotypical portrayal of Aboriginals (which are referred to as blackefellas believe it or not) as good stockman and trackers. (which they were but there is alot more to ABoriginals than that - ie their culture, spirituality). The Aussie kids all blond and freckled with names like Snow (How original!)Australia had come such as long way, and we like to laugh at ourselves! This film is a bewdy mate!

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Summer Christmas

by A. Olive from Southern California, USA on 2005-01-18
Yes Christmas in Summer down under, and in a long gone era. I first viewed this film when I was about eight or so, with my Grandpa stating how he actually filmed this movie. It is a long gone era in Australian history with everyone having a slight British accent, but northern hemi-sphere viewers do get to see Christmas in the summer instead of winter. As for some of the references to Aboriginals.......my kids didn't even pick them up (6 & 7 ages), funny to think how half these lines would now have this movie poorly judged, but as I said my kids didn't even pick them up and laughed with the jokes. And my kids are black! This movie also featured the late Chips Rafferty who was one of Australia's most premiered stars, and always portrayed that so called "Australian look and sound".

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bush christmas

by H. Vennemann from on 2008-11-11
I saw this film as a 13 year old in Holland, after migrating to Australia saw it several times and enjoyed it, am now 66 years old and still enjoy it

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"Walkabout" for a Pre-Teen and Middle School Audience

by Only-A-Child from on 2007-12-22
Don't be scared away by the title, "Bush Christmas" (1947) has nothing to do with George W. or his father. They are referring to the Australian "Bush" and this is a children's film that no doubt was a heavy influence on Nicholas Roeg"s "Walkabout" (1971); as well as its source novel by James Vance Marshall. In both a small band of children find themselves in the bush country and out of their element, getting survival tips from a native boy. "A Far Off Place" (1993) and "Alaska" (1996) also appropriated many elements of the story. "Bush Christmas" is the least gritty of the four films but the most believable and the least manipulative. It should remind the viewer of the modern Australian television show "Saddle Club" as the kids are around horses all the time; even riding them to and from school. And the plot involves Grinch-inspired horse thieves who almost ruin Christmas for the family when they steal their prize mare, leaving her young colt behind. So the five children head into the bush to track down the horse thieves, while their parents and the police search for them. There is even a Ghost Town (also found in "Walkabout") although you have to suspend disbelief when the until now very perceptive children inexplicably take too long to recognize that the horse thieves are its only residents. Worth noting is that Helen Grieve plays the only girl in this group of adventurous children but there is no condescension to her, she rides better than the boys and takes on a kind of "Wendy" from "Peter Pan" role in the group. Christmas in the southern hemisphere is a summer event but the holiday is still celebrated with winter wonderland decorations, presents, and a tree. Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

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"Bush Christmas"

by Peggy Ann Adler from Clinton, CT United States on 2006-02-24
I enjoy this movie as much today as I did as a child. Oh how I envied the kids in the film. Riding to school on horseback. And having the adventure of a lifetime. All the while presenting a slice of life, during World War II, in rural Australia.

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Juggler of Notre Dame Sale Price: $14.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:

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The story of the Juggler of Notre Dame goes back to at least the 12th century in France as one of the "miracle plays" of the medieval period in which God rewards devout commoners through acts of wonder. In this gripping, heart-warming contemporary version from Paulist Productions, Barnaby ekes out a bare existence juggling in the street for coins. He is broken-hearted over the death of his wife and best friend. Barnaby drifts aimlessly until he stays in a small community where he is treated kindly. As Christmas approaches, all are making special gifts for the Lord. Barnaby despairs over having nothing to offer until he discovers a most profound truth about the meaning of Christmas and giving. English and Spanish language track available.

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Binding: DVD
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Audience Rating:
Brand: Vision Video
Manufacturer: Vision Video
Original Release Date:
Actors:

Reviews

The True Meaning of Christmas

by Sherry Renee from Rensselaer, New York on 2005-11-27
The Juggler of Notre Dame is one of the best, most inspirational Christmas movies I have ever seen. It is such a simple movie, but one that has a strong message. A wonderful family movie!!! My all time favorite movie!!!!

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As good as I remember it

by Tyler Schmid from Lincoln, Ne United States on 2006-12-08
I saw this movie at about the same time that it was released. I was maybe 10 years old. I remember "feeling" for the main character, Barnaby. I was moved by this movie, I cried for hours after watching it. Growing up Catholic, this movie was also appealing because all of the characters appear to be Catholic that was the only world I knew at the time, I felt at home. I just rented this movie and I have been debating on whether or not to purchase it for the last 2 years, but after seeing again 22 years later and having the same reaction as I did 22 years earlier. I must own it. I hope this little review helps people. Maybe I'm weird, I can totally understand the pain that Barnaby feels. This one is a good tear jerker.

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The Juggler of Notre Dame

by Thomas M. Barnhart from Bellevue, WA on 2010-01-27
I was given this DVD as gift to be watched especially Christmas Eve but anytime is great. The story depicts a man who feels his life is worthless, yet he offers the best, most appreciated gift to the Statue of Mother Mary. The response is exhilarating. This is an excellent movie for all ages and a wonderful Christmas tradition.Juggler of Notre Dame

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I love this movie!

by R. Ballard from Sweet Home Alabama on 2009-09-08
Most people I know have never heard of this movie and look at me strangely when I ask them if they have seen it, but I love this movie! It was the first movie that I saw that made me cry and it is one of the only movies that has touched me so deeply that I shed a tear or two. I think it is a timeless story of love and friendship and I plan to make a family tradition of watching it every Christmas.

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A great movie! The Juggler of Notre Dame

by Chibcha O'neill from U.S.A. on 2009-06-08
It was a great movie! Good clean wholesome family entertainment! Too bad a lot of movies today aren't as clean!

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Menotti - Amahl and the Night Visitors List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $22.49 You save: $2.46 (10%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Average Rating:

DVD Information

Binding: DVD
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Brand:
Manufacturer: Video Artists Int'l
Original Release Date: 1955-10-16
Actors:

• Menotti
• Kuhlmann
• McIver
• Schippers

Reviews

The Quintessential Version of "Amahl"

by Kathryn A. Bledsoe from Shoreline, WA USA on 2007-10-28
This is the quintessential version of this gorgeous, infinitely enduring story of the Three Kings visiting the cottage of a poverty-stricken shepherd's widow and her crippled son. Menotti's music here is amazing, the characterizations and voices are marvelous. I have listened to this opera for 45 years, at least annually, and never fail to be moved to tears. No one should miss this lovely thing. This version was the very first, telecast live on December 24, 1951. I researched and revised my original statement regarding the telecast date based on a comment by Scott in L.A. Thanks for the correction!

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The Original Is Finally Released

by bbuono from on 2007-12-12
I cannot confirm whether this is the 1954 version or later (it lists it as 1955 telecast). The original (1951)had Chet Allen as Amahl. This version has Bill McIver. I watched the Hallmark Hall of Fame each year as they showed this wonderful performance. I have been looking for a release of this version for years. This is close enough to the "original" to be collected. The sound and video quality are very good, especially considering what the telecast was like. I have no complaints. The story should be well known from the summary, later versions and the reviews. 50 years have not diminished the greatness and enjoyment of this classic.

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Wonderful Memories!

by David F. Evans from Kill Devil Hills, NC United States on 2008-01-31
I ordered a copy of the 1955 prformance of Amahl and the Night Visitors for many reasons which I think valid, and for some personal reasons. As mentioned in other reviews, this performance offers no glitzy color or modern day technical perfection to which we have become accustomed. However, we should not always seek such shallowness when we wish to purchase musical performances. What this performance does have is a dramatically staged version by the composer, a hand-chosen conductor, by the composer, a soprano who, by all accounts was the composer's ideal, a fine trio of Kings, an emsemble which is one of the tightest I have ever heard and an Amahl who combines vulnerability, sweetness and strength in every way possible. I saw many peformances of this as a child and surely gained much from what it teaches as well as the sublime musical and dramatic moments. I was lucky to have been the college roommate of Bill McIver as we experienced early musical life together. Hearing about his role as he child comprised one of the best periods of my life. I see the man in this child in many ways. I own a number of recordings. This one is all I really need. Recommended highly!!! David Evans, Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Menotti - Amahl and the Night Visitors

by Cris D. Kalkman from USA on 2008-12-24
I have been looking for this title on DVD for many years. This was a favorite of mine from my early youth. This is not to say that I am a fan of Opera or that I believe that Jesus was born on December 25th. As I expected, this appears to be a simple, VHS to DVD transfer. The original video recording was apparently captured and canned as-is, that is to say, no studio overdubbing. Therefore, the lyrics are often hard to understand. Just the same, I am overjoyed to own this rare seasonal production. If you liked this title as a child, nothing is different (except maybe your own hearing). You should still like it today.

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Amahl and the Night Visitors - 1955 TV version

by G. Ponton from on 2007-12-23
In spite of the limitations of 1950s TV this is the best performance of the opera that I have seen - very genuine and moving.

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