Product Details

• Actors: Clement C. Moore, Mary Engelbreit
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Good Times Video
• DVD Release Date: November 9, 2004
• Run Time: 26 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00022LJ6A
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,708 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS It’s the night before Christmas, and all through your house, not a creature will be stirring (not even a mouse) as you and your children enjoy these four wonderful animated Yuletide tales, including that timeless classic: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS THE CHRISTMAS VISITOR SANTA CLAUS’ PUNCH & JUDY Approximately 30 minutes Color and Black & White

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Sweet Video, November 29, 2004

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Mother of Boys "Mother of Boys" (Mountain Home, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas (DVD)

I really enjoyed the video version of The Night Before Christmas. I can see this being a family tradition to watch each year. I got goosebumps when I saw the opening scene of the "mouse's house" - It really looked like the book! I was surprised, especially with the 3D animation. I also really enjoyed the Behind the Scenes bonus materials - especially the Meet Mary section. I"m a big fan and my sons thought it was neat to see Mary in person. The package said the video was only 23 minutes, but I think it's more like an hour with all the extra features. I really loved it and think Mary should be proud!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT NEW TRADITION!!!!, November 22, 2004

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Sherry Gibson (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas (DVD)

Just got a copy of Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas DVD! As a huge fan of Ms Engelbreit's art for years, I'm excited to see that she is not only into children's books, but animation as well. The DVD is FANTASTIC. The songs are great and the characters are adorable. My little girl is delighted with the Elliester fairy character and wants a doll just like her right away! Kudos to the Engelbreit team for making something special for kids.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars would be 5 stars with better soundtrack, January 1, 2005

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William J. Piekiel "WJP" (Marcellus, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas (DVD)

I bought this DVD because I have a two and a half year old at home and my wife is a huge M.E. fan (killed two birds with one stone). The artwork and story line were wonderful. Unfortunately you have to constantly adjust the volume (up - during parts where the characters are speaking) as the characters voices are constantly drowned out by the loud music.
After watching it about ten times I still haven't understood half the words Impelstick says (especially in his spells). And if I didn't know Clement C. Moore's story before, I still would not, as you can barely hear Kevin Kline's narration (his voice is just above a whisper). Overall I was disappointed with this DVD. I don't know what it would cost them to redo the soundtrack, but it would be worth it to create a true Christmas classic.