Recess Christmas - Miracle on Third Street

Starring:Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson, Courtland Mead, Pamela Adlon, Allyce Beasley, April Winchell, Dabney Coleman, Erik von Detten, Dick Clark, James Earl Jones, Robert Goulet, Ross Malinger, Michael McKean
Director: Chuck Sheetz
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

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When Principal Prickly's car gets stuck in a snowdrift, he and passengers Miss Finster and Miss Grotke reminisce about the good and bad aspects of their students, segueing nicely into episodes from the animated television series. These include Detweiler's stint as principal for a day, the gang's rivalry with the Ashleys during the Thanksgiving can drive, and the elderly Miss Finster's surprising luau weekend with Spinelli. The final story centers on Mikey's faltering efforts to prove Santa's existence to his friends. James Earl Jones voices the wise old-timer who may change everyone's mind, and Robert Goulet provides Mikey's singing voice during his solo of "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas." The kids wrap things up with an unsentimental version of "Jingle Bells, Christmas Smells." Parents who want their children to believe in Santa might want to avoid this holiday offering, as the pro-Santa resolution may be too subtle for the young ones. (Ages 5 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs

Description

Share a hilarious and joyous holiday with the Recess kids, as they convince the Third Street Elementary School teachers that miracles really do come true at this special time of year. When Principal Prickly's car gets stuck in the snow, he unfairly blames the Recess gang. But as he and his marooned passengers, Miss Finster and Miss Grotke, start to relive their students' outrageous escapades, a new truth emerges: these kids are both naughty and nice. And after a surprise rescue frees the stranded trio, they're treated to a special Recess rendition of "Jingle Bells" to get them in the holiday mood.
This delightful movie features the impressive voice talents of Dick Clark, Robert Goulet and James Earl Jones in a holiday adventure that reveals the Santa inside everyone.

Customer Reviews:

"Recess" is radical!.......2005-01-23

"Recess-School's Out" was really pretty awesome, & although I never saw the Christmas version, I'll bet that it was also very charming, in a sense.-Earl

Great Movie.......2003-10-20

I loved this movie it was very funny and entertaining.

Want to ruin Christmas for your 5 year old ???.......2003-06-22

Then make your children watch this movie . The last segment of this movie will forever alter your child's perception of Santa's existence . If you want to treasure the last few years of your child's innocence ,then protect them from watching Recess Christmas. I found the movie entertaining , but the way they presented the doubt about Santa really caused problems for my 5 year old.... We watched the movie last night and today my 5 year old is still asking questions. Should have carried a warning for parents.

Excellent Christmas story with James Earl Jones as Santa.......2002-08-02

This is a fun Christmas tape for fans of Recess. I think the last story featuring James Earl Jones as Santa was quite touching and funny. At least one other reviewer, who said there was "no Christmas content" on the tape, must not have actually watched it. I guess technically some of the material comes from the episodes they have produced but unless your child has taped every episode this is unlikely to be redundant in your collection.

What a disappointment.......2002-01-09

I wish I had read everyone elses' reviews before buying this. I saw the dvd out and was so excited about getting it for Christmas. As soon as it started I knew it was going to be "flashbacks" of episodes that were already on TV. And none of them had anything to do with Christmas. The only bonus on the DVD was the reports done by Gus, Spenelli and Mickey (I love Mickey). They were very funny but not worth the money.

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