Review of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) by James T — 10 Mar 2008

An alright remake but lacks the heart and the magic of the original.

This review of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) was written by James T on 10 Mar 2008.

Miracle on 34th Street has generally received positive reviews.

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When [it] remembers that it's supposed to be a sweet piece of hokum, when it has the wit to leave Attenborough and Wilson on the screen together…

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