tmramgrl2000
I think it's such a nice story with wonderful music. The story of Cornelius and his change of heart. I love the relationship between father mouse and the clock maker. I think overall it's a great Christmas story! If you follow the story of Cornelius I think you'll really see some growth. It's a beautiful story!
TheLittleSongbird
I have always loved animation and Christmas specials. Rankin/Bass had already done some of my absolute favourites like Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus is Comin' To Town, and I remembered Twas the Night Before Christmas from childhood. So I thought to myself, why not revisit it? I am so glad I did. It really is a treasure. I personally would loved for it to be a tad longer, however the story still charms and the message still resonates. The animation perhaps is not the best I've seen from Rankin/Bass but it does have a certain warmth to it.I just love the music. All the Rankin/Bass specials have great music, and Twas the Night Before Christmas is no exception. The incidental music sparkles and of the songs Even a Miracle needs a hand makes me sing along and I have to say I forgot how emotional Give your heart a try was.Twas the Night Before Christmas has very good writing also, with the reciting of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas bringing me back to my mum reading it at Christmas Eve to help us sleep and several parts coming across as touching. You really relate to the characters as well, even Albert, who wouldn't love talking mice though? The voice acting is very dynamic, with Joel Grey especially impressive. In conclusion, a Christmas treasure that brought all those memories back. 9/10 Bethany Cox
conwayk
I have never seen a holiday special that I could sing along to as much as this. I literally grew up watching this this on a cruddy VHS from the 1980's, and when the UPS guy finally came with it today I nearly accidentally mauled him with excitement. The fact that this wonderful little treasure is finally on DVD format shows that there is indeed justice in the world. I won't have to worry about breaking down that trusty old video, I just break down this trusty old DVD! When I have children, I will force them to watch this everyday before Christmas (and learn the songs of course) so they can be dorks like me. There aren't enough stars to rate this, but I'll give it 10/10 anyway.
chelekaz
I think that this is one of, if not THE, best Christmas cartoons out there. This is a movie about faith, understanding and the true meaning of Christmas. I too share the sentiments of the other comment - I still tear up while watching this move. While it may not have the fancy animations of today's children's movies I think that this movie should definitely have a special place in the Children's section for Christmas movies. This is one movie for the whole family. I remember being very young, 3 or 4 (I am now 32) and watching this with my father and him reading the book on Christmas Eve before I went to bed. I have bought the movie and book for my 2 sons and am bringing this family tradition to a new generation.
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