Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

Just what I expected

Excellent but underrated film

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

I first came across this video in 1989 - 1990, bought it, then watched it every year around Christmastime with my two children before they went off to college (university). It became, in essence, a "family tradition" for our newly formed family of three: one estranged father; one son; one daughter.Although I can't really lay claim to being other than an aficionado of animated film, I would have to say that "The Snowman" ranks at the tippy top of my list of works of a similar art. The story...the music...the animation...are all immaculately conceived and executed.I can't recommend this video strongly enough to parents of young children. In our present-day age of video games and special effects, this simply drawn, animated film is a treasure -- and for the three of us, at least, an heirloom.RRB Brooklyn, NY, USA

Wordless (save for the song "Walking in the Air") animated adventure about a young English boy who makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, only for it to come to life that night and take him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.I recall watching this film on Beta when I was a child, almost thirty years ago. And now, watching it again, I find that while individual scenes did not stick with me, the overall film did. That really says something about its power.Why the child refuses to wear proper winter clothing is unclear, but maybe that is normal in England.

I gave it a 9 coz there are a few things wrong with the film. If the snowman wasn't such a bad influence on the kid (making him fly through the air is just one of many), it would be a 10.I loved this film as a kid. I remember I got it for xmas one yr, maybe the early 90s, and my mum was well angry coz it was the first yr they showed it on the TV.anyways, it kept me silent for hours on end and my kids too! Definitely one for the kids.In a nutshell, the film is about a boy builds a snowman who comes to life and puts the boy in great danger constantly by making him drive a motorcycle, fly with only a snow- arm for protection, and then takes him to some giant snowman orgy in the north pole.Pedophillia aside, its visually stunning, but, primarily.... it keeps the kids silent.

No Christmas is complete without watching the Snowman, especially if you have a family. The story follows a Snowman that magically comes to life after he is made by a young boy. It manages to be charming, humorous, captivating and yet sad at the conclusion. The music will stay with you for ever and it is beautifully drawn. Make sure to take some time out at Christmas to watch it with your loved ones, it should be in my opinion a tradition for every family. The ending can be quite upsetting so bear that in mind if you have wee ones. I really don't think you could find fault in this beautiful story, so gather the family sit and relax whilst watching this over the festive period. Also make sure to watch the Snowman and his dog which has some nice references to this original.