Product Details

• Actors: Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross, Mark Addy, Andrew Lawrence
• Directors: Troy Miller
• Writers: Jeff Cesario, Jonathan Roberts, Mark Steven Johnson, Steve Bloom
• Producers: Irving Azoff, Jeff Barry, Mark Canton
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 2, 1999
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00001IVED
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,212 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Whatever you do, don't confuse this Jack Frost with the 1997 comedic horror flick of the same name (its tagline: "He's chillin... and killin'"). This family film stars Michael Keaton as Jack Frost, an aspiring musician, loving husband, and occasionally absent father. Frost's life is unexpectedly cut short by a car accident, and a year after his death he comes back as--you guessed it--a snowman, to help his family heal (Kelly Preston and Joseph Cross as wife and son Gabby and Charlie, respectively). The sudden death may affect sensitive younger viewers, but by the time Frost returns the movie is more light-hearted, and the film's message is a worthy one. There's an underlying theme that supports independence, and Gabby isn't saddled with a new dude by the film's end. There's also a good rapport developed between father and son, and especially mother and son. If an audience can take that huge leap of faith to accept the premise (as youthful audiences will no doubt be able to do), this is entertaining family fare. --N.F. Mendoza

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite movies, January 17, 2005

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Joana L. James "sweetheart" (KC, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jack Frost (DVD)

I am a grown woman but have a soft spot for this movie. I could watch it everyday till the day I die and never get sick of it. The soundtrack I even like. Micheal Keaton is amazing in everything. I must warn you though, bring the tissues. I cry like a baby during this movie. It's sad. A struggling musician who dies when his son Charlie is 11 on christmas. Then a year later things are hard for Charlie and Gab (the wife). Jack (the dad) comes back as a snowman and freaks Charlie out. It gives a good message. You can always talk to someone when they're in your heart. Never let go of that. One of my personal favorites.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jack Frost, October 31, 1999

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This review is from: Jack Frost (VHS Tape)

This movie is a bit of a departure for Michael Keaton.. 1. It's a family movie, that younger kids will really click to. 2. Michael Keaton also sings a few tunes in his rock band, I found that a biut interesting.

The whole story revolves around a Father, and his son. The father never has enough time for his child,, and dies suddenly in a car wreck. Michael Keaton come back to Earth as a Snowman, and find that he has to spend some time with his boy. Winter doesn't last forever though, and it does have a sad ending.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great family movie!, November 25, 1999

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scherf.com "scherf.com" (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jack Frost (DVD)

"Jack Frost" is truly a classical family movie for our time. It's the sotry about a Dad (Michael Keaton) who gets killed in a car accident. One year later, his spirit returns in the form of a lovable snowman. While during his lifetime, he was always busy, and just didn't make time to be with his son, now as the snowman he makes a final attempt to let his son know that he really loved him, and that he'll be always with him in his heart. It's good to see that Hollywood can still produce movies that touch the heart and that are enjoyable entertainment for the whole family. Don't forget to keep a box of Kleenex near by.