This is one of the films I have to watch every Christmas or else the Holidays just do not seem right. Of course, this makes no sense because "White Christmas" does not seem like it has the makings of a Christmas Classic. The magic is due mainly to the songs of Irving Berlin, which in addition to the beloved title song includes "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Blue Skies" and "The Best Things Happen While Your Dancing." Since they are putting on a show, there are all sorts of production numbers from the rehersal and the performance. The most memorable might be the version of "Sisters" done by Crosby and Kaye (which Bing was not happy to do, but you will never know by watching the one take). For me, the reason to watch this film each year is to get to the end. There is just something about when Jagger comes down those stairs that gets to me. Nothing like a happy ending to get you in the mood for Christmas, with or without snow (fortunately, where I live, that is never a problem).

White Christmas, the definitive feel good movie.
Review date: 2004-02-17 Rating: 10 out of 10

One of Hollywood's best, paper thin plot, poor continuity, but it is still so outstandingly good a musical you can forgive them anything. This DVD version has good sound, but alas the picture has clearly not been re-mastered. Some weave and hop and film noise are still there at the start but disapear as you get deeper into the print. However, it is not as high a technical quality as the 2 DVD special edition Singing in the Rain. This being said White Christmas is way, way better than than my VHS copy. An essential part of ones collection.

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