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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus | 
| Director: Glen Hill
Actors: Robby Benson, Dixie Carter, Hal Holbrook, Carlos Alazraqui, Jim Cummings
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: Video
Buy Used: $44.95
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 8117
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 80 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0783248512
UPC: 096898426435
EAN: 9780783248516
ASIN: B00004W46G
Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 2000
Release Date: October 31, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: VHS VIDEO is in GOOD condition. Shipping is MEDIA MAIL and I ship the same business day. Satisfaction is guaranteed or money back.
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
"Mama, when was Santa Claus born? Why doesn't he ever die?" Based on the popular children's book by L. Frank Baum (author of The Wizard of Oz), this 75-minute animated version of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus provides answers to these and other pressing questions from the 3- to 8-year-old set. As in Baum's book, the quiet, moderately paced video steers clear of Christian references, focusing instead on wood nymphs, pixies, and magic. A wizardly fairy named Ak (voiced by Hal Holbrook, who also narrates the tale) helps the young Nicholas (Robby Benson) understand human misery and charges him with the task of serving mankind. Nicholas's talent for charming little children and brightening the lives of the poor--and poor at heart--soon turns into a lifelong career. Baum's imaginative scenario involves many bumps along the way; most unusual is a fight between good and evil (here demonstrated by a group of naughty thugs who curiously resemble rock Pokemon). Lush, realistic backgrounds of misty forests and blustery, snow-laden towns contrast surprisingly with roughly drawn characters, detracting from the film's overall quality. But a pleasing Celtic score and a strong message of hope, giving, and caring easily outweigh this minor flaw. Puppet animators Rankin and Bass did a shorter version of the same story in the '80s. --Liane Thomas
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 for kids September 9, 2007
C. Horne (Troutdale, OR USA)
While I really enjoyed this alot I would recomend mostly for kids but veryy fun videao, seller sent fast and in good condition
Enchanting history of Santa Claus... December 25, 2005
Jane Austen (FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a mom of a four and six year old, and this is our very favorite Santa story to watch. The cartoon does a great job of capturing the enchantment and warmth of Frank Baum's story of Santa Claus. Many questions young children ask about Santa such as his age, etc., are magically answered in this must watch tale. I put this movie on for the kids when family came to visit and found even the grandparents sitting down and intrigued by the story. The music is perfect for the storytelling, and the lessons learned in this movie help my children appreciate their life a little more. This movie is an absolute must for children and adults of all ages. This is the perfect movie to watch with the entire family on Christmas Eve.
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