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Competing with the time-tested, 1964 original Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, with the abominable snowman, the misfit toys, the lovably clunky motion, and Burl Ives as narrator, is no easy task. So this feature-length, animated musical skirts a straight squaring-off of versions. The storyline is a bit more complex, with the abominable snowman's antagonist role played by the Whoopi Goldberg-voiced Ice Queen, Stormella, and Rudolph's running buddies depicted as a polar bear (excellently voiced by Bob Newhart) and, not surprisingly, a cutesy doe, Zoey. The animation is first-rate and completely convincing, making this new Rudolph ideal for the discriminating 3- to 7-year-old viewer. Stormella looks for all the world like a hybrid of King Triton and Ursula, the Sea Witch from Disney's The Little Mermaid. As for the story, none of it is either heavyhanded on the good vs. evil front for the younger set, or so sappy that it's intolerable for adults. As with so many animated features this decade, the presence of seasoned actors with experience in comedy makes for dialogue that's entertainingly nuanced. Since there are moments of tension and conflict, the comic relief is important and unmistakable, even for younger viewers. The themes are the same as the original, and the ultimate embrace by Santa (done well by John Goodman) of Rudolph's difference still packs a good lesson. --Andrew Bartlett
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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Movie tells the classic and touching tale of a nasally-challenged reindeer who is shunned by his friends, but who finds his nose to be of great help to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
My son and I love watching this film. In the German version, Nina Hagen sings and voices Stormella--for moms this is the best part of the movie! For children who feel "different" or "special" (Zoe's word), and who doesn't, this video is inspirational. After winning the race, Rudolph is disqualified for having a red nose--this is what upsets a six-year-old more than the terrorist personality of Stormella--, Rudolph ends up lead reindeer. Rudolph and Zoe both exercise courage in confronting sorceress Stormella, and Rudolph's noble wish is that Stormella be nice--qualities required of Santa's reindeer. Stormella's storm enables Rudolph to prove that his defect is in fact a valuable asset. It is hard to resist singing along with the various songs.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Whatever. This film is no way scary, even for a young child. Neither is it only for up to seven year olds - I am nearly thirteen and fairly normal, and this is one of my favourite films!!! Don't waste your hardearned money on some rubish like miracle on 34th street, just buy this dvd! You won't regret it! Just buy it! Go on!!!! Don't even think, just do it! Go on!! Buy it! It's so worth it! BUUUY IITTTTTT!!!!!! :P
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
this film is one of my faveriotes and am sooooooooooooooooo happy thats its on dvd . the songs are amazing and the animation is beautiful.
i'm nearly 15 and its still in my faveriote films of all time!!!
i'm nearly 15 and its still in my faveriote films of all time!!!
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Good family film
A wonderful family film, a favourite christmas film of mine and my duaghter, who's 19. Previously owned this on vhs, so happy to have it on dvd now. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sue_A
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Best Movie ever for Christmas Bought many years ago lent it out never returned. Grandaughter complains every year so this year she gets it for Christmas. She is 18
Published 18 months ago by Jackie
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i LOVE this christmas film. i watched this when i was younger, the songs are brillian and really get you into the christmas mood. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by book worm
TOO SCARY FOR VERY SMALL CHILDREN
I watched this with my 3 year old son this evening and now he cannot sleep. He is frightened of the growling wolves and of the witch. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2003 by V. Malcolm
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