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Undescribable Perfection

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Miracle on 34th Street is a splendid film, full of wonder and lovable characters.This is the best Christmas film I've seen to date. Maureen O'Hara was particularly wonderful. I wasn't sure whether to watch this, I thought maybe Christmas movies were past me, but this is a film for adults, a real keeper. It was pleasant without being fluffy at all and it doesn't try and over do it. Writer and director George Seaton did "The Country Girl" with Grace Kelly, which was great also.

This Christmas movie, about a man named Kris Kringle who says he is Santa Clause, is a tastefully and brilliantly done classic that will make you believe in miracles and encourage you to escape reality for a while and let your imagination run free. Filled with humor, innocence, solid acting, and intrigue, this is a must-see movie to celebrate the Christmas season.The gestures of goodwill in the story, and the will to have faith are cornerstones of the quick-paced plot. This movie is surely one of a kind and definitely one that will be enjoyed my families for generations to come.Grade A

It takes a lot for me to fall for a sentimental Christmas movie, but this one has excellent balance, charming actors and an original angle that still remains pertinent seventy years after the fact. It all thrives on Edmund Gwenn's definitive performance as Kris Kringle, of course, the man who professes to be the true St. Nick despite the protests of his bosses and coworkers at a busy New York Macy's. His warmth is enveloping and genuine, from the twinkle in his eye to the snug connection he shares with the children. The film's cornerstone moment is an unexpectedly touching little interaction between Gwenn's Santa and a freshly-adopted little Dutch girl who blossoms when he speaks her native tongue. It's stuffed with such surprising bits of whimsy, even as the drama ratchets and we find ourselves in the midst of a courtroom drama, which keeps things from feeling excessively heavy. In short, a heartwarming bit of holiday cheer that nails the spirit of the season without feeling too cheesy, preachy or religious. Well worth its reputation as a classic.

it seems perfect. with each new view. fresh, amusing, prepared with the best Santa, with a memorable performance by Nathalie Wood and spirit of holiday who has each ingredient and amazing flavor. it is not exactly a Christmas movie but a splendid lesson about life, miracle, faith and childhood. the film of Edmund Gwenn who remains the master for a character who seems easy only at first sigh. a film who has not only the magic of a great event of year but science to translate its significance out of pink common definitions. a film about truth and about need of the other, more useful for today and more realistic than a documentary. a perfect film . for the story, of course. and, surely, for the admirable performances.