|
“Eloise
at Christmas”
|
 |
Reviewed
by: |
Wayne A. Klein |
| Genre: |
Children’s
comedy |
| Video: |
1.33:1 Full
screen |
| Audio: |
Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround Sound |
| Languages |
English |
| Subtitles |
English,
Spanish |
| Length |
87 minutes
|
| Rating |
NR |
| Release Date |
11/16/04
|
| Studio |
Walt Disney
Home Entertainment |
| Commentary:
|
None |
| Documentaries:
|
None |
| Featurettes:
|
“The Making of Eloise
at Christmastime”, “Absolutely Kay Thompson” |
| Filmography/Biography:
|
None |
|
Interviews: |
None |
| Trailers/TV
Spots: |
None |
| Alternate/Deleted
Scenes: |
None |
| Music
Video: |
None |
| Other:
|
None |
| Cast
and Crew: |
Julie Andrews,
Sofia Vassilieva, Araxi Arslanian, Christine Baranski, Tannis
Burnett, Corinne Conley, Sara Topham, Gavin Creel |
| Written
By: |
Elizabeth
Chandler based on the book written by Kay Thompson and drawn
by Hilary Knight |
| Produced
By: |
Thomas Adelman
and Christine A. Sacani |
| Directed
By: |
Kevin Lima
|
| Music:
|
Bruce Broughton
|
| The
Review: |
A delightfully energetic yuletide
offering, Eloise (Sofia Vassilieva) makes matchmaker between
her best friend Bill (Garvin Creel) a waiter at the New York
hotel where the rich little girl lives. She also inserts herself
into planning the nuptials of Rachel (Sara Topham) the daughter
of the owner of the hotel and her mysterious fiance. Needless
to say, havoc ensues in this delightful made-for-television
movie that aired last year on the Disney Channel and ABC.
A terrific ensemble cast featuring Julie Andrews, Christine
Baranski and others makes this yuletide offering worth a look
particularly and is suitable for children ages 5 and up.
|
| Image
and Sound: |
As bright
and with the twinkle of Christmas lights, “Eloise” looks amazingly
sharp and clear with bright vivid colors a highlight of this
transfer. The 5.1 sound has very good sharpness and clarity.
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| The
Extras: |
Two entertaining
Featurettes discuss the making of the movie and a bit about
the background of the author of the Eloise books Kay Thompson.
Both are geared towards children 5 and up. If your tyke has
read the Eloise books she may want to watch the profile of
Thompson as opposed to the “making of” featurette. ---
|
| Commentary:
|
No commentary
track |
| Final
Words: |
A delightful
holiday romp, “Eloise at Christmastime” will be entertaining
for both children that have read Thompson’s books and those
unfamiliar with the character. It’s certainly more wholesome
than watching “Home Alone” and just as entertaining. |
