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60 minute Classic cartoon movie plus 2 bonus music videos. Cartoon videos of Destiny's Child -Rudolph and Mariah Carey - Santa Claus is comin' to Town.
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story from Rankin/Bass Studios
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this movie as a kid
Haven’t seen this in a long time, took me awhile to find it. DVD came in fine. Plays wonderfully. Enjoyed watching it with my mom! The few things I get to do with her, during the holidays.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cricket on the Hearth
Another Rankin Bass classic released. Enjoy it, but it doesn't last long.Running time is less than an hour, which makes me wonder about the price. The company should really put out several of Rankin-Bass's unreleased specials and features as a box set, with 2 or 3 features to a disk.LET'S SEE MORE PLEASE. There are still so many that haven't come out yet.Releasing the "Festival of Family Classics" series, one volume at a time as "Classic Adventures" doesn't do it justice. Put the full series out on DVD, please.Let's have their other unreleased features and their 70s serieses like "Smokey Bear," "Osmonds", etc.Don't let them sit on vault shelves for more decades.Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
A very good DVD - I wanted to know more about the Cricket on the Hearth as I heard it brings good luck. I was given a bronze cricket. I'm not sure if it brings good luck or not but did enjoy the story.
5.0 out of 5 stars For children young and old
This quaint and wholesome story was loved by my children when we owned it on VHS tape. We were so happy to find it again on DVD so we can watch it every year. Danny and Marlo Thomas give touching performances.
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
Very cute!
1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money
This was a total waste of money. There were some cute parts but the 2-3 laughs I got out of the thing weren't worth the time. The story line was mediocre at best but the songs were a waste. Couldn't even remember a one by the end of the show, which is unusual for me as I generally sing the songs for days after watching Rankin/Bass stuff. Of course I forwarded through the last half of them because I found them tedious. And the ending was just nothing. I found myself wondering why the cricket had to be there at all. The voice actors did a great job, but there was just nothing in the story to really grab the attention. The characters were shallow cut-outs, the background uninspiring, and I was glad when it was over. Young children might enjoy it.Without a doubt this was the worst Rankin/Bass product I have ever had the misfortune to buy. Now to find someone else who might actually like it to give it to.
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend seeing this classic Christmas cartoon
Very cute Christmas movie and it's so neat that Danny and Marlo Thomas did this together. Roddy McDowell as the cricket is cute too!I recommend seeing this classic Christmas cartoon.
Recommend to anyone to see it
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Five Stars
Great story and well done.
Poor adaptation.
A reasonable, if slightly cheesy cartoon for children, as long as you don't want them to be acquainted with the Dickens version of the story. Way too many liberties taken in my view, & the world is crying out for a decent remake. Dickens's other Christmas books (apart from A Christmas Carol) are much neglected by the TV/film industry; I for one would like to see this change.
Another Christmas story by Charles Dickens has been poorly adapted ...
Another Christmas story by Charles Dickens has been poorly adapted. Because of the lack of subtilty the ending is predictable.
Looks terrific, but........
This may be the best remastering of a Rankin Bass seasonal special that I have seen! Looks like it could have been made in 2022. The colour really pops! Unfortunately, the story is just so - so. If you are a Rankin Bass completist, then get it. If not, see if you can watch or stream it somewhere before buying.
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Cricket on the Hearth [DVD]
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
60 minute Classic cartoon movie plus 2 bonus music videos. Cartoon videos of Destiny's Child -Rudolph and Mariah Carey - Santa Claus is comin' to Town.
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story from Rankin/Bass Studios
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this movie as a kid
Haven’t seen this in a long time, took me awhile to find it. DVD came in fine. Plays wonderfully. Enjoyed watching it with my mom! The few things I get to do with her, during the holidays.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cricket on the Hearth
Another Rankin Bass classic released. Enjoy it, but it doesn't last long.Running time is less than an hour, which makes me wonder about the price. The company should really put out several of Rankin-Bass's unreleased specials and features as a box set, with 2 or 3 features to a disk.LET'S SEE MORE PLEASE. There are still so many that haven't come out yet.Releasing the "Festival of Family Classics" series, one volume at a time as "Classic Adventures" doesn't do it justice. Put the full series out on DVD, please.Let's have their other unreleased features and their 70s serieses like "Smokey Bear," "Osmonds", etc.Don't let them sit on vault shelves for more decades.Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
A very good DVD - I wanted to know more about the Cricket on the Hearth as I heard it brings good luck. I was given a bronze cricket. I'm not sure if it brings good luck or not but did enjoy the story.
5.0 out of 5 stars For children young and old
This quaint and wholesome story was loved by my children when we owned it on VHS tape. We were so happy to find it again on DVD so we can watch it every year. Danny and Marlo Thomas give touching performances.
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
Very cute!
1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money
This was a total waste of money. There were some cute parts but the 2-3 laughs I got out of the thing weren't worth the time. The story line was mediocre at best but the songs were a waste. Couldn't even remember a one by the end of the show, which is unusual for me as I generally sing the songs for days after watching Rankin/Bass stuff. Of course I forwarded through the last half of them because I found them tedious. And the ending was just nothing. I found myself wondering why the cricket had to be there at all. The voice actors did a great job, but there was just nothing in the story to really grab the attention. The characters were shallow cut-outs, the background uninspiring, and I was glad when it was over. Young children might enjoy it.Without a doubt this was the worst Rankin/Bass product I have ever had the misfortune to buy. Now to find someone else who might actually like it to give it to.
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend seeing this classic Christmas cartoon
Very cute Christmas movie and it's so neat that Danny and Marlo Thomas did this together. Roddy McDowell as the cricket is cute too!I recommend seeing this classic Christmas cartoon.
Recommend to anyone to see it
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Five Stars
Great story and well done.
Poor adaptation.
A reasonable, if slightly cheesy cartoon for children, as long as you don't want them to be acquainted with the Dickens version of the story. Way too many liberties taken in my view, & the world is crying out for a decent remake. Dickens's other Christmas books (apart from A Christmas Carol) are much neglected by the TV/film industry; I for one would like to see this change.
Another Christmas story by Charles Dickens has been poorly adapted ...
Another Christmas story by Charles Dickens has been poorly adapted. Because of the lack of subtilty the ending is predictable.
Looks terrific, but........
This may be the best remastering of a Rankin Bass seasonal special that I have seen! Looks like it could have been made in 2022. The colour really pops! Unfortunately, the story is just so - so. If you are a Rankin Bass completist, then get it. If not, see if you can watch or stream it somewhere before buying.
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