|
Child's Christmas in Wales [VHS] | ![Child's Christmas in Wales [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5173EX1EYAL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Don Mcbrearty
Actors: Denholm Elliott, Mathonwy Reeves, Glynis Davies, Michael Fawkes, Jesse Mcbrearty
Studio: Vestron Video
New (10) Used (25) Collectible (3) from $0.43
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Edition: Vhs Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 55 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301115538
UPC: 028485152588
EAN: 9786301115537
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1987
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
This timeless tale is as wondrous as the story's snow globe, delivering with pristine gentleness a glimpse of a child's Welsh Christmas told from the remembrances of a kindly grandfather to his attentive grandson. Dylan Thomas' 1955 poem of the same name--originally written for radio--is richly adapted to the small screen by director Don McBrearty who brings to life an already masterful piece of prose, infusing it with even more grandeur through vivid costumes, scripting, and cinematography. Denholm Elliott is captivating, both as narrator and as Old Geraint, the grandpa who settles in on a rainy Christmas Eve to share with young Thomas (Mathonwy Reeves) his memories of Christmas past. Who can forget the fire in Mrs. Prothero's parlor; the unending snow, "a dumb, numb thunderstorm of white"; the Useless Presents, including the mewing moo; the Uncles "trying their new cigars"; and, always, the Aunties-- including Hannah, who customarily "laced her tea with rum." Gift-wrapped in delicate music by Lou Natale, the language, imagery, and subtle humor of this film--absent of stain and cynicism--makes for a suitably classic "annual family tradition." (All ages) --Lynn Gibson
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 56 more reviews...
 Yes! March 25, 2009
Kenneth Cuthbertson (Albuquerque, NM USA)
I have loved, and listened, to Dylan Thomas's own recording, of "A Child's Christmas in Wales" for years. Despite the British seaside setting, it conjurs up my own memories of childhood Christmases on the farm in Kansas... right down to the uncles and aunties. I got this movie version with a little apprehension, but was delighted. Next Christmas it will go to a certain beloved 10-year-old, with the hope that in good time she will know and feel Christmas like it is known and felt here.
little known classic January 19, 2009
Texas Grandma
I first saw "A Child's Christmas in Wales" years ago on a PBS station. I don't know why it isn't shown every Christmas. It is warm, funny, and nostalgic - truly a classic!
Child's Christmas Wales DVD January 8, 2009
Megan K. Wysocki (Pittsburgh, PA)
With the disappearance of VHS, it is wonderful to have this literary classic on DVD. Dylan Thomas's words come to life beautifully in this rendition.
Something of Every Child's Christmas Everywhere December 24, 2008
Mark Streeter (Sugar Land, TX USA)
Seeing this on PBS 10 or 12 years ago it was an instant favorite. My Child's Christmas was in West Michigan the joking boyish uncles, the alternately worrying and celebrating aunts and the sense that children were the center of a warm and caring universe were all there in my place and in my time. Almost anyone can find elements of their own childhood Christmas memories in this beautifully filmed and sonorous, lilting recounting. I am so glad that Amazon stocked it four years ago so that my family could enjoy it every year
Child's Christmas December 24, 2008
Nina L. Miller
We watched this with our grandchildren (ages 4 and 9) and it was enjoyed by all. My granddaughter (4) liked the part where they sang carols and a whispery voice sang back to them. We have read the book and the video brings it to life. Excellent.
|
|
|
Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| |
top