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Dec 24, 2023 · For some film fans, the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street is a generational classic. According to the film’s star, Mara Wilson, this remake was made in response to the success of the John ...
Dec 26, 2023 · While the change may seem strange, given the film’s title and iconic story, the ’90s film, directed by Les Mayfield, had to rewrite the script due to shooting complications. According to an old report from the LA Times, Macy’s refused to participate in the remake.
- Who Is The Best Kris Kringle?
- Who Is The Best Susan?
- Which Version Tells The Story Best?
- Final Thoughts
First let’s explore the story’s central character, Kris Kringle. The old man who believes he’s Santa Claus. Over the years this role has been played by Edmund Gwenn, Sebastian Cabot, and Richard Attenborough. But who is the best St. Nick? From the outset, Sebastian Cabot’s Kris Kringle is far too mean and bitter to be considered a good Santa. Even ...
Next, we must consider the story’s other central pillar. The young disbelieving girl who Kris tries to turn into a believer by granting her wish for a house and also a family. Again the 1973 Susan comes nowhere near the other versions’ quality. Suzanne Davidson does fine with the material. Unfortunately, this script makes Susan feel like a brat who...
Finally, we look at each film’s story and ask which film tells the narrative in the best way? All three movies have essentially the same story though with some differences. A man called Kris Kringle becomes the head Santa at a huge store after performing well during a thanksgiving parade. The woman who hired him is a single mother, raising her daug...
Ignore the 1973 film at all costs. Apart from that, the 1947 and 1994 Miracle on 34thStreet’s are good-natured defences of imagination and a push back against holiday pessimism. Both versions have iconic lead performances from Edmund Gwenn and Richard Attenborough. Furthermore, both have great child performances from Natalie Wood and Mara Wilson. T...
Dec 21, 2022 · “With a perfectly good Hollywood comedy like ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ as a Christmas perennial on television, it’s reasonable to wonder why a network would try to top it with a remake. The answer is, it hasn’t,” wrote Howard Thompson in his Dec. 14, 1973, New York Times review.
Everyone hates the remake. Whatever. I love the halo lighting. I love the 90s nostalgia, the silliness of the obvious good vs evil, the serious tone of it regarding mental illness, the dichotomy between ideologies and the mystery of what to believe. Dylan McDermott and Attenbourrough make the film obviously.
Dec 23, 2013 · 10 Reasons Why The 'Miracle On 34th Street' Remake Is Better Than The Original
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Dec 9, 2019 · The 1990s remake of Miracle on 34th Street is a gorgeous example of '90s luxury. Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Mara Wilson, and Richard Attenborough shine in this gorgeous Christmas film.
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