"The movie Hans Brinker is a great Christmas movie/musical set in the 19th century Holland about a family and the trials and tribulations they encounter.It's a must see!!"
Fun in the Semi-Arctic!
Jenna | Salisbury, Maryland | 09/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a fun movie, with lots of dancing and colorful costumes. The singing is so-so, as are the songs. Possibly they were more lively when the movie first came out.
The young people are multi-talented, and the older crew (Richard Basehart and Eleanor Parker) are first-rate. A great film for all ages, even the children! It's easy to get swept away with the snow, the ice-racing and all the beautiful dancing. A heartfelt story with a happy ending."
A CLASSIC TALE FOR FAMILIES
Denise DIFALCO | Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 | 03/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"From a big kid at heart, one of my very favorite family movies.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!"
Old-World Dutch
Paul Stefanski | Northern California | 01/17/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Are you of Dutch origin and interested in Dutch culture and customs? Then this movie is for you. This movie has all the trappings of 19th century old-world Dutch life, complete with ice-skating, outdoor markets and a visit from Saint Nicholas.
I did not like the character of the Baroness Eleanor Parker played in "The Sound of Music," but in this film, she is a sensitive and caring mother to her children and very attentive wife to the ailing father. Unless her singing roles are being dubbed by a voice-over, if that's her singing, then I would wonder why she never pursued a singing career. I never heard of her in anything else but "The Sound of Music" so far.
Especially amusing is the table-manner song performed by the inn keeper and the boys.
Again, for anyone interested in Dutch culture, this film is for you."
The Best Holiday and Fall Film You will ever see!
M. P. Sebar | Los Angeles, California | 12/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is based on the Mary Mapes story of Hans Brinker or actually a small part of it, dealing with a race in Holland. Where this film exceeds is not so much the acting, but the story telling and the plot. Also it takes us back to a place, time and era that is quite exquisite. It's an honest story and the characters themselves are quite colorful to watch. In a rare sense, this is one of the best movies that will leave you feeling great. It is just that well written. More over it is rare in another sense too. Both Adults and Children alike will love this flick. Male, female, almost all genres of people all walks of life will generally love this flick. It is an honest and great little story and should carry on a cult following for decades to come. It also stars the late Richard Bashart of VTTB fame, and his performance of a father looking for a lost son ties in a neat subplot, all with a very very happy ending. You will enjoy this title every year.....!"