The Magic Snowman (1987)
The story of a snowman that talks to the boy who built him and helps his family when a fishing drought threatens their livelihood...
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Load of rubbish!!
It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
When I first tried to watch this movie I turned it off when the snowman started to talk and figured it had to be dumb. However the next day I gave it another chance and found that although it takes a while to warm up, it actually is kind of interesting. I won't say that I promise that you will enjoy this movie, but that it is not as dumb as it appears in the beginning. Also, it has a compassionate message, and that is always nice.
This is a wonderful movie filmed in English in Yugoslavia in 1988 about a boy who wants to buy a new pair of ice skates to compete in the annual competition. Along the way, he comes across a truly magical snowman with the voice of Roger Moore, and a sinister fishing boat captain. The scenery is quite beautiful and the acting very special in an un-Hollywood kind of way. Though technically not a Christmas movie, I would put it in that category because of its' message. This is a very good movie for children between the ages of 6 and 13 but is captivating enough for the whole family to enjoy.