I really enjoyed this film and it was a privilege to see it for the first time in a good old fashioned cinema, the Roxy Cinema in Ulverston. 64 years after its initial release in 1954, and the film still has the power to pack them in. The cinema was almost full of all ages, which was a lovely surprise. It was also beautiful to hear everyone singing along to the title song at the end.
Bing Crosby sings the song "White Christmas" twice in the film and I personally prefer both renditions to his original single release in 1942. It's one of the most commercially successful records of all time, so who am I to criticise, but I've always felt that the original was a little dreary. Both versions in the film however are very uplifting, and I think they should release one of them as a single if they haven't already.
The film itself is perhaps a little longer than it needed to be and could do with some chopping down a bit in the editing room. However, I really did enjoy the film. There were many comical moments that had everyone in the cinema laughing out loud. I may not watch it every single year but I will definitely be watching it again a few times.
Review by Mad MattyBlockedParent2018-12-22T14:21:10Z
May your days be merry and bright!
I really enjoyed this film and it was a privilege to see it for the first time in a good old fashioned cinema, the Roxy Cinema in Ulverston. 64 years after its initial release in 1954, and the film still has the power to pack them in. The cinema was almost full of all ages, which was a lovely surprise. It was also beautiful to hear everyone singing along to the title song at the end.
Bing Crosby sings the song "White Christmas" twice in the film and I personally prefer both renditions to his original single release in 1942. It's one of the most commercially successful records of all time, so who am I to criticise, but I've always felt that the original was a little dreary. Both versions in the film however are very uplifting, and I think they should release one of them as a single if they haven't already.
The film itself is perhaps a little longer than it needed to be and could do with some chopping down a bit in the editing room. However, I really did enjoy the film. There were many comical moments that had everyone in the cinema laughing out loud. I may not watch it every single year but I will definitely be watching it again a few times.