Review of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) by Dann M — 13 Dec 2013
One would think that John Hughes would know better than to remake a classic, but he did...so there it is. Hughes' Miracle on 34th Street is vastly inferior to the original, but it does manage to pull off a little magic.
The major flaw of the film is that it creates a villain out of the rival department store, which isn't in keeping with the spirit of the story. The casting is pretty solid for the most part; Elizabeth Perkins and Dylan McDermott do especial well in the lead roles, as does Mara Wilson.
As remakes go, Miracle on 34th Street isn't a bad one. But it's just reflected glory.
This review of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) was written by Dann M on 13 December 2013.
Miracle on 34th Street has generally received positive reviews.
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