Father Christmas (1991) -
Like 'The Snowman' (1982) this film had a charm all of its own. It didn't get me quite so emotionally invested as it's predecessor and I don't know if that's because a spoken script had been added or if perhaps it was just a bit more crude in its story, but regardless of that, I still found it very enjoyable and it sits with Mr Briggs others as essential viewing for a Christmas Eve.
The story took me through all of the troubles that Bloomin' Father Christmas faced throughout the year, including his struggle to find a good vacation spot. How could it not be fun and full of the typically British and innocent humour seen in so many of Raymond's works? Of course it was just as good and Mel Smith was perfect in the lead role.
I wasn't sure how well it may have translated over the pond, but I didn't care either, because I knew it was made for people like me and I loved it.
The same simple animation style and witticism as before, made it a charmer for all generations.
889.75/1000.
Like 'The Snowman' (1982) this film had a charm all of its own. It didn't get me quite so emotionally invested as it's predecessor and I don't know if that's because a spoken script had been added or if perhaps it was just a bit more crude in its story, but regardless of that, I still found it very enjoyable and it sits with Mr Briggs others as essential viewing for a Christmas Eve.
The story took me through all of the troubles that Bloomin' Father Christmas faced throughout the year, including his struggle to find a good vacation spot. How could it not be fun and full of the typically British and innocent humour seen in so many of Raymond's works? Of course it was just as good and Mel Smith was perfect in the lead role.
I wasn't sure how well it may have translated over the pond, but I didn't care either, because I knew it was made for people like me and I loved it.
The same simple animation style and witticism as before, made it a charmer for all generations.
889.75/1000.