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Jingle All The Way [VHS] [1996]
 
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Jingle All The Way [VHS] [1996]

VHS ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad
  • Directors: Brian Levant
  • Writers: Randy Kornfield
  • Producers: Chris Columbus, James Mulay, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan, Paula DuPré Pesman
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • VHS Release Date: 1 Nov 2004
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CU74
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,331 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's Christmas Eve, and Arnold needs to find a Turbo Man action figure, the craze of the season. Only they're sold out, of course. So the race is on, and the Austrian Oak must do fierce battle with other shoppers and merchants alike, all for the prize toy with which to purchase his son's affections. All of which is unwittingly very sad, on the content level. But the film supposes itself to be amiable enough, on its own shabby terms, even when it climbs out of the screen and starts gnawing at your furniture. If the humour were to get broader it would make HDTV obsolete. The tone can only be termed good-naturedly mean-spirited. Goofy carnival music runs continuously in the background so we never forget that what we're seeing is, er, um, funny. All the action is composed of comic violence, like an unhip Warner Bros. cartoon. Do the filmmakers actually consider this cynical foray to be indicative of the Christmas spirit? Apparently so, because the resolution has Arnold winning quite inadvertently, and offers no clear alternative to the competitive commercialism that drives the film's attempts at humour. In a key scene that's meant to be touching, Arnold and his chief rival Sinbad sit down for a heart-to-heart in which we learn that receiving much-wanted Christmas presents in our formative years is responsible for our success in adulthood. You get that Turbo Man, you'll be a billionaire; don't get it, you'll be a loser. Such is the formidable challenge of parenthood, to cater to the child's whims while it can still make a difference. This is what's wrong with America. --Jim Gay, Amazon.com

Synopsis
Howard is a well-meaning executive who doesn't seem able to find time for his family, but when his son asks for 'Turbo Man' he has 24 hours in which to claim the last one. This involves many misadventures including a fight with a crazed postman...

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless Classic, 23 Nov 2005
First and foremost, this is a light-hearted CHRISTMAS film. If you want recomendations or reviews on this film, the best place to be is with normal, family people who actually have tolerance towards a charming Christmas film such as Jingle all the Way. The critics have slammed this film as they do with anything these days that doesnt have a cryptic side or a compelling storyline to it so just dont bother reading their reviews in this case.

I saw this film with my dad when i was younger and nearly ten years on (god has it been that long?) when im 16 i still love it despite being quite the movie buff myself :)
I watch it every christmas as its always on the Televison because it gets top ratings (some people actually like this film then i guess)and it can really get you into the christmas spirit.

If you're kid hasnt seen this yet then its definately worth picking up as theyll love it more and more each time they see it.

Its also got a few jokes for the parents, stuff which i didnt understand back then but what i find really funny now which is quite nostalgic for me.

Five Stars

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Christmas All The Way! "IT'S TURBO TIME!", 11 Nov 2001
By Mr. Al Price (London, England) - See all my reviews
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Who would have thought one of the greatest action hero's of the cinema, would be in a christmas kids film, about a father trying to get his son a turbo man doll for christmas.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Howard a man on a misson to get his son the present he has always wanted TURBO MAN!
Still even though it's a kids film that doesn't mean there is no action.
This movie is brilliant and is a great movie to watch, especially round christmas time.
It's has comedy, action, happeness and a great level of christmas fun.

I am 16 years of age I usual like more serious films but this was great.
Even if you are an adult it will bring the kid out of you!
This movie gets top stars, brilliant acting, fun and a wonderful christmas spirit.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Modern Christmas Movie, 22 Dec 2003
This film should be as much a part of the Christmas TV experience as It's A Wonderful Life, White Christmas and A Christmas Carol. Jingle All The Way is one of the few times (along with Scrooged and The Santa Clause) when a Christmas movie made in the last two decades has tried and (more importantly) succeeded in bringing a heartwarming modern update to the traditional movies of the past. Unfortunately, whenever this movie is shown on TV, the critics really lash out at it and I cannot find one good reason why anybody would find this movie that bad - and the other good reviews on here back me up. Let's get one thing straight - when Arnold Schwarzenegger does comedy, his performances are hammier than a double decker bus crammed full of pigs...but that's what makes him so watchable in this film! Sure, if you watch this film in the middle of June it probably wouldn't be that good (maybe that's when the critics all wrote their reviews)but this is the DVD that I always put on when it's about 4 days until Christmas and I really want to get into the festive spirit.
On the surface, Jingle All The Way is about a dad who promises his son that he can have a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas...unfortunately, it happens to be the most wanted present that Christmas and Arnie has left it until Christmas Eve to buy it. A lot of great comedy moments are achieved from this premise alone (especially when Arnie and Sinbad are in scenes together - they make a great double act) but the film is so much deeper than that. This is a movie about the lengths a parent will go to give their child the perfect Christmas, it's a film about the importance of making (and keeping) promises and above all, it's a film that shows that imperfection is actually perfection - Arnie's annoyingly wholesome, "perfect" father (played superbly by Phil Hartman) is the ultimate loser of the movie whilst Arnie eventually shows that he isn't the bad father that his family may sometimes think he is. On top of all this, there's a great spoof of superhero movies at the end as Arnie and Sinbad go head to head - in superhero outfits - for one last battle for glory. It really is great stuff and one that both adults and kids will enjoy together - a perfect Christmas movie. As if that wasn't enough, there are also superb cameo appearances from James Belushi and (for WWE fans) The Big Show (billed under his real name of Paul Wight).
A funny twist at the end of the film is the perfect set up for a sequel that was never made, and at the end of 80 minutes you are left with a warm feeling, safe in the knowledge that everybody experiences the hectic build up to Christmas but that it all comes together for the big day!
You won't get this DVD in time for Christmas 2003 so order it for next Christmas and make it part of your festive traditions. Merry Christmas!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Film
I like this film it's one you can watch again and again and for all the family.
Published 17 months ago by K. Wagstaff

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Christmas Comedy
Jingle All The Way is a film about Howard, a workaholic mattress manufacturer, who keeps letting his son down, so he unintentially waits till the last minute to get his son the... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by Gavin O'Donnell

5.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
This movie as much part of my christmas preperation. As shoping for the present (if you havent got it pick up while shoppping)Seeing the coke cola advert. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2005 by amazonbuyer89

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a classic! In my top ten films of all time! A MUST BUY!
This films is a classic, I saw this when I was a kid and have loved it ever since, I dont know what about it that makes it so good. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2004 by rm003e2998

5.0 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC!
This film is definatley in my Top 10 films of all time. I mean it is a classic, it is full of fun... Arnie is brilliant in it. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2004 by rm003e2998

5.0 out of 5 stars Jingle all the way
What an excellent film, sat and watched this with my 2 boys aged 2 and 4yrs absolutly loved it. A great simple story that couldn't be made any better. A must watch for christmas.
Published on 10 Nov 2004 by LISA

5.0 out of 5 stars Good clean festive fun!
I love this film. Superb acting and a fantastic, hilarious script! Whenever I want to feel festive I watch this film! Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2004 by Ben H

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Little Christmas Film For The Whole Family
Who would have thought that the 'Austrian Oak' would go from starring in 'Terminator', to starring in 'Jingle All The Way'. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2003 by no1filmaddict

5.0 out of 5 stars Jingle round the bend
This terrible attempt at a funny good humoured Christmas movie is all about Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator) running around like a headless chicken trying to find the craze... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars jingle all the way
to me jingle all the way is like one of the movies that should be shown every christmas, it's a great family movie. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2003 by ROBERT MCKANE

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