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CUTENESS! all the way
Author: Janel (janel@muted.com) from Connecticut, USA
26 November 2001
This movie is a really cute movie and a great one to watch around the holidays with your family. It's not too cute though so that it becomes unlikable. It was interesting to see Michael Keaton in the Dad role (I've never him as anything besides Batman) and I think he made a really good Dad. I liked the way they dealt with death, it had a very real sense about it. Which is strange, because you have the Dad come back as a SNOWMAN (hah) but once you get over that (it does take a little while, don't give up) it becomes really nice. I like the ending - I guess I shouldn't give it away, but it was sweet without being corny. There is a really thin line between cuteness and overkill, but this movie is still on the cute side. (I gave it 9/10.)
'Rocker' Keaton...
Author: Paul Muscat from Maryville, TN
5 September 2000
What I thought was essentially a kids' movie turned out to be a much more pleasurable experience. I know, I may be biased a bit towards anything MK-related, however even my best friend (who was with me at the time when we saw it) liked it a lot, even if we saw it closer to Summer rather than Christmas (it came out in Malta, Europe - where I was still living at the time - like some 6 months after it came out in the US!). Anyway, Michael Keaton yet again gives a great performance as a 'snow'man trying quite desperately to make up for lost time. Kelly Preston is good too as his wife and the kid is ok-ish (we've seen much better kid actors, in my opinion). It's only Mark Addy who seems like a fish out of water and looks like he's only in it either because he's a friend of the director or something! He just doesn't seem to gel! All in all, a very cute and neat movie, with good work from Keaton and a rocking good soundtrack, with tracks from the boys Hanson, among others, and Keaton himself raunchily singing a couple of tracks penned by someone from Yes. Great for a night in with the family.
Excellent family movie.
Author: Decio from Lowell, Ma USA
2 January 1999
My daughter and I saw this movie today, and I actually say that it could as well be rated G, and that the message has been very good, specially for those whom never stop for a moment to evaluate which is more important in life: family, or work and finances. In real life we know it would be impossible to happen, however the motivation in this picture might wake some people up to reality, and more home dedication. Very well done.
A snowdad is better than no dad........
Author: slayer-3 from TEXAS
30 December 1998
Ok.. This movie seems to be getting a rash of negative
reviews.
1).Bad special effects-this movie was NOT made to "show-off" special effects.
I didn't go for the special effects
2).Lame story- why did you go to the movie in the first place when you knew
it was about a deceased dad coming back as a snowman. I didn't go hoping for
a realistic plot.
3) Bad acting- Did you actually expect to see an Oscar nominated performance
from a talking snowman.
Lay off the negative aspects and enjoy the movie for what it is. I
obviously had reservations about going to see this movie, but our 2 1/2 year
old daughter wanted to go. She wanted to go to see Jack Frost, the snowman.
Hey, a movie of a real live snowman - Is this what it really is about?
This movie has a story to tell. And that is what makes this movie a little
more special. For those of you who overlook or can't see the meaning of the
story, probably do the same with the 'magical' season it is intended to
represent.
*** out of *****
A great family film for Christmas time!
Author: Wayne Eastwood from Ottawa, Canada
3 December 1999
This film definitely deserves higher marks, I don't know why anyone would give it a 1??? I was going to give it a 9, but decided on a 10 to bring up the percentage- help me out people! There is something for everyone in this movie, fun snow action for the kids, lessons on being a good friend and sticking up for others, lessons on being a good father, and a great soundtrack including some pretty good blues tunes! This movie also dealt with the death of a loved one in a very real way- not bad for a comedy/drama. I've always liked Michael Keaton and he doesn't disappoint me here.
Extremely underrated
Author: CatDog from NY
23 February 2000
I have been resenting this movie for the longest time. But I should have seen it before today...but I shouldn't trash what I haven't seen, right? Because it was a good movie. I happened to catch it on HBO Plus today...it kind of dragged on a little bit, but other than that...ok, I have to admit it, it was kind of touching. I think I saw one review trashing the special effects...come on, how low can you go? I think the people that hate this movie had to have seen a LITTLE bit of something that they liked...it's a family movie that appeals to kids and adults, and that's what I think it did. I will leave it as that. A great Christmas movie. 7.5/10
I admit it, I cried . . .
Author: Lee B from New Zealand
30 May 2000
Sorry everyone, but I liked this movie. I even cried at the end. My kids
freaked when the snowman started to talk and move - one of them got scared
by a guy in a teddy bear suit when she was about 3, and she hasn't got over
it yet (2 yrs later). They had loved the start of the movie, with the
snowball fight and building the first snowman, but as soon as the second
snowman came to life we had to turn the video off.
I couldn't believe in Kelly Preston as the mother of an 11-yr-old boy, but
in spite of that the casting was great. And Michael Keaton with blond hair
is such a hunk . . .
Give it a go!
Great Family Fun!
Author: famousgir1 from London/England
22 July 2001
Jack Frost is a happily married man, with a son. Until, one stormy night, Jack dies and a year later he is given the chance to come back as a snowman to visit his wife, Gabby and son, Charlie. Jack Frost is a really sad film but a great one, at that. Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross and Mark Addy are just some of the brilliant cast included in this great film, which also has some really great music. I give Jack Frost a well deserving 10/10. This film is a must-see for everyone.
very heart-warming
Author: Michael Sibley6 September 2004
I will never understand why so many viewers dislike "Jack Frost." It is
a movie with heart warming and refreshing storyline. Michael Keaton
stars as Jack Frost in this awesome movie about getting a second chance
at being the world's greatest dad. Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross and Mark
Addy co-star.
I first noticed Joseph Cross, Charlie Frost, in the 100th episode of
"Touched By An Angel" and since then I knew he was a talented young
actor. Cross once again teamed with Keaton in "Desperate Measures"
another awesome movie overlooked by the viewing audience.
"Jack Frost" is the kind of movie that has heart-warming moments
intertwined with comedic wit. Keaton and Cross seem to have a lot of
fun making this movie together and it showed in their performances.
Scenes like the one that had Jack Frost throwing snowballs at the
school bully and his friends as well as the chase that followed made it
all worthwhile to see because this is what makes movies so good.
Watching this movie, it reminded me of "Ghost" because of its sweeping
and heartwarming storyline.
Chemistry is one of the elements I look for in a great movie. "Jack
Frost" has this element and more. While an unusual but a brilliant
pairing, Keaton and Preston bring chemistry to "Jack Frost," a movie
that seems to be better than others I've seen before.
I think Michael Keaton is one of the best actors I've seen and his
performance in "Jack Frost" is one of his best films to date so WATCH
it.
A Wonderful Heartwarming Movie
Author: funky_cherry86 from Canada
25 October 2007
Jack Frost, is a great holiday flick to watch around the Christmas
season Michael Keaton played the role of the main character pretty well
it was amazingly good. This story is about a musician whose trying to
make it big in the music business and provide a good life for his wife
Gabby (Preston) & their son Charlie (Cross). However he has a tiny
problem keeping promises and missing out on important events. Things
take an unexpected turn when Jack dies in a car accident before
Christmas, one year passes and Charlie still misses him very much.
After building a snowman something mysterious happens the snowman comes
to life with the spirit of his father in it. Now Jack has the chance to
make up for lost time and bond more with his child before disappearing
forever. My favorite scene is when Charlie & his mom see Jack's spirit
for the last time before saying goodbye that made me cry a bit.
This movie is so wonderful and it has an important message it's never
too late to spend more time with your family all in all it's a
fantastic flick to watch with your family.
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