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Henry Herx Catholic News Service
"The rich detailing of the clay characters and the backgrounds provide an emotional reality to the action which drawings can only try to suggest."
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Clay animation by XYZOO Studios from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Narration: Christopher Plummer
Andrew Carnegie Medal, Best Children's Video of the Year, American Library Assoc.
Crown Award, Best Children's Film of the Year, International Christian Visual Media
Gold Award, National Parenting Publications Award Golden Eagle, C.I.N.E.
Silver Chris, Best in Category, Columbus International Film and Video Festival
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Family Fare!,
By A Customer
This review is from: First Christmas [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This terrific version of the Christmas story is beautifullytold. The use of clay animation makes it particularly interesting.My 7 year old son enjoys watching it again and again with his 69 yearold grandmother. The First Christmas truly helps the whole familyappreciate the true meaning of the holiday. END
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Rankin/Bass version, but very good!,
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This review is from: The First Christmas and Other Stories (DVD)
If you are looking for the VHS of the same title, by Rankin/Bass featuring the voice of Angela Lansbury and Cyril Ritchard, it is also sold at Amazon.com. Do a search for ASIN: 6301760336.Back to the DVD on this page, it is the Nativity story, plus two other stories. The three stories by animator Will Vinton are very well done and I highly recommend it. The first title in the set is "The First Christmas", it received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for "Excellence in Children's Video"; and the Crown Award for "Best Children's Video". It is made in stop-motion animation, and is very beautiful. I was stunned at the level of detail they uses, and the range of expression and emotion in the characters. They really come alive. A sensitive portrayal of the nativity story, that is worth repeat viewing. Narration of the show is by Christopher Plummer. It is the Nativity story from the Bible, about the birth of Jesus in the manger at Bethlehem. It includes the innkeeper and his wife, 3 wise men, shepherds. 23 minutes in length. The next story is based on a lesser known Charles Dickens tale, "The Chimes". It is a very touching story about a man that sees so much sadness around him that he feels he has no business being born. But the church bells speak to him in a dream about hope. Also has excellent stop-motion animation, characters, voices, and incredible sets. 23 minutes long. Last is "The Christmas Gift", based on the song "Christmas Dinner". Only 9 minutes, but it packs a punch, very touching. All in all, the stories on this DVD are inspiring and well worth viewing. I highly recommend to animation fans, and lovers of quality Christmas specials.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie!,
By InkDotWell "Amy SC" (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First Christmas and Other Stories (DVD)
My 18 month old daughter watches "The First Christmas" on this DVD every day. The 20 minute show is so sweet and a GREAT depiction of the true Christmas story. And a great find for a low price!
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