robert-259-28954 This latest installment of the beloved holiday film tried to succeed, but alas, all of it's efforts failed, particularly in comparison with the two previous versions. In my opinion, once you're seen the 1947 version with Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, this failure becomes obviously and painfully apparent. There is more heat in a winter snow storm than in the odd pairing of Dylan McDermott and Elizabeth Perkins. It just seems to be "trying to hard" to be the equal of the original, updating the events to make it more au current, all the while the characters and performances seeming forced and stereotypical, without the true spirit of the B&W classic (with the sole exception of an always superb Richard Attenborough in the leading role). It appears that in a desperate attempt to come up with a truly good Christmas movie, all they've managed to do is reheat last night's Christmas dinner.

Kirpianuscus it is not exactly a remake. it is not , in real sense, a version of 1947's movie. because it looking be different. using new scenes, imposing new images and new sides of known characters. Mara Wilson is far to be another Nathalie Wood. she has the usual charm and courage to create a role in her style. Miracle on 34th Streed is a good demonstration. Richard Attenborough is a profound different Santa. and that is the essence of film - to say a story, its story, to a public who is not the public from 1947. the result - a Christmas movie who is more than decent. it is nice, moral, a lesson about the essence of mankind, a smart and touching definition of the spirit of a special holiday. a film who must be discovered not as adversary of the original but as package for a noble message. because that is its fundamental purpose.

Wendyanneeburke I was first introduced to the 1947 classic of the same name , when I was just eight years old. I knew nothing about Natalie wood , , New YORK or MACY's department store. Watching the original, was nothing short of a MAGICAL experience!! I feel in love with New York, Ed Gwynn , JOHN PAYNE , MAUREEN OHARA , and of course , Natalie Wood. , and MACY's !! It became a tradition , each year that followed, that MIRACLE ON 34th street , would be required viewing as son as the American thanksgiving was underway!! I've lost count of how many times I have watched this movie ( I went out and bought the DVD because for some insane reason , 3 years ago , the movie was not being shown on any channel ?!? )All that being said, I have to admit , I was a bit disappointed with the 1994 version. Yes Mara Wilson was cute as a button , and spot on as the the skeptical little girl. But I found this version lacked one key factor - MACYS !!! In this version , Macy's isn't even mentioned. For some reason, after the producers when all out to find the perfect cast , they couldn't get the real Macy's to agree to let miracle, use macys !!! This , I beili really hurt the film . What they should have done was worked harder to get the Macy's name, or not release it at all . I think not getting permission, was a game changer / deal breaker .Trust me., forget this version , and watch the original, and experience the magic!! And whatever you do stay FAR AWAY from the so called television remake that was released in the 70's that starred Sebastian Cabot , and JANE Alexander and David Hartman ewwwwww.

SnoopyStyle Dorey Walker (Elizabeth Perkins) is the producer of the Christmas parade for Cole's department store. Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) is shocked at the drunken Santa in the parade. Dorey quickly puts Kris Kringle in to replace the drunk. Her daughter Susan (Mara Wilson) doesn't believe in Santa because her mother explained it all to her. Bryan Bedford (Dylan McDermott) is Dorey's boyfriend. Dorey hires Kris Kringle as the store's Santa who becomes popular for recommending shoppers to other stores. Susan is taken with the new Santa and starts to believe that he's the real deal. There is a rival store Shopper's Express which tries to sabotage Kris Kringle by getting him arrested.There is the great Richard Attenborough and a cute little girl. There is nothing wrong with the acting. The script is a little dated. Some of the simpler elements seem charming in the original but seem naive in the modern version. This one has very little to offer other than Attenborough. Also for some reason, they got rid of the post office plot line. The mailbags piled into the courtroom is probably the most compelling scene in the original.