Every time I see this movie, it melts the frost off of my icy heart.

When you think about it, this is probably one of the most depressing films ever made. The kid's dad, who is the epitome of 'cool dad', dies, then comes back a year later in the form of a snowman so that he can teach him the 'J Shot' to help him win the big game, only to die a slow and painful death when the sun comes out. Meaning this kid has to go through all that pain and anguish all over again.

Bleak, eh?

This movie has its heart in the right place, but it's just too unintentionally disturbing and creepy to work whatsoever as a family film.

Mr. Miller. What shall I say about you? You managed to create something I loved as a child, but somehow can't quite grasp as an adult.

Shame. This movie used to be my Friday nights when I was 17.

Schmaltzy family fun that sees a very predictable tale where Michael Keaton is given a second chance to be a good father to his son. Let's be honest if you have ever seen a film like this then you will know how it works. There is nothing unexpected or special in this film, there are a few flaws as I never believe in Michael Keaton and some of the effects are down right terrible and very shoddy.

I suppose if you have never seen this type of film then it is not a terrible film of its type. If however you have seen this type of film before, second chance Dad and underdog stories then you will get nothing new from this film.

My eight year old self adored this movie with a passion and I used to blub like a baby.

But watching it now, over twelve years in the future and I was bored. And I didn't cry because this film is about a talking snowman. With eyebrows. This film doesn't half go on about hockey which is the worst sport ever.

Good for the kids but slightly outdated in it's 90's getup.

Charming enough, thanks mainly to Keaton. But while this is an ideal holiday watch, you can't help but think at any other time of the year you wouldn't give it the time of day.

Week of Christmas - Film 16
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Fairly pointless and not particularly well executed. Only for young kids.

Favourite bit: Nothing stands out, but if I have to, I'll say Kelly Preston, who aside from being as beautiful as ever is also a perfect wife and mother in this film.

When you think about it, this is probably one of the most depressing films ever made. The kid's dad, who is the epitome of 'cool dad', dies, then comes back a year later in the form of a snowman so that he can teach him the 'J Shot' to help him win the big game, only to die a slow and painful death when the sun comes out. Meaning this kid has to go through all that pain and anguish all over again.

Bleak, eh?

Soppy and syrupy, but it's a Christmas tradition, dammit.

A sappy and sentimental and at times weird Christmas movie.