6/10
'Tisn't the Season for Romance
28 November 2005
Warning: Spoilers
The 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street is a remake of the classic 1947 version. It is known to be a great movie to bring holiday cheerfulness to everyone who views it. It is about a little girl who doesn't believe in Santa Claus and then meets a white haired, jolly old man who says he is St. Nick himself. It is a very cute movie to watch with family and friends.

The 1994 version goes into more depth than the old version. It also has a different ending. I'm not a fan of how the '94 version ends. I feel that it never should have been changed. This might be a spoiler for anyone who hasn't seen the '47 version, but I enjoyed how all the mail sent to Kris Kringle (Santa Claus) was dumped on the judge's desk. It was a very clear and cute ending. I feel that the newer ending is kind of unclear. All that it says is that everyone must believe in something or someone.

I also don't agree with the love scene in the new version. In the old version, the director successfully got away with excluding a love scene. The attention was more toward Kris Kringle and Susan spending time together. It seems that almost every movie has a love story these days and I feel that the love scene between Dorey and Bryan is very unnecessary.

If I were to recommend someone a good Christmas movie, Miracle on 34th Street would be a great choice. Except, I would recommend the original 1947 version, but they are both
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