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The Flight Before Christmas (2008)
Released By: Weinstein Co.   Rating: G   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Weinstein Co.
Genre: Children's
MPAA Rating: G
Director: N/A
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 10/28/2008
Cast: Norm MacDonald, Emma Roberts
Published ID: 596016
UPC: 796019815352,
Plot: Emma Roberts lends her voice to this animated adventure about a young reindeer who longs to fly like the father he never met. Niko dreams of soaring amongst the clouds, but a severe case of vertigo has left his hoofs planted firmly on the ground. Perhaps with a few lessons from Julius, a Finnish flying squirrel, Niko will finally realize his dream of taking flight, and learn to take price in the fact that he's carrying on a ling-running family tradition. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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CUTE CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Added 9/4/2009

We had seen this on TV around Christmas time and couldn't find it in any of the local stores. It's a really cute computer animated movie. Glad that, as always, Amazon had it in stock.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Flight Before Christmas
Added 1/22/2009

This movie was beautifully created.One could tell that it had been made by very tallented people. The story had something for all ages. My friends 3 year old loved it and asked me to give her the movie. Her mom loved it too.
0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Incredibly inappropriate
Added 12/25/2008

Like has otherwise been said by other reviewers; the primary plotline in this production is a young reindeer tracking down his deadbeat dad who knocked up his mother. The father when found tries to remain incognito about his fatherhood, then begrudgingly admits it but takes at pass at the idea of getting back together with the mother/being a father to his biological son.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Parents beware - not good for young children
Added 12/20/2008

I just watched this with my 3 and 7 year old boys. Entertaining - yes. Beautiful scenery and animation - yes. But I can't believe this is rated G and described as a "a festive addition to the holiday library that the entire family can enjoy." Folks, this movie is centered on a young reindeer whos hotshot flyboy father knocked up his mother during a one night stand, then left never to be seen again. It is a dark story about wolves (quite scary for a three year old by the way) who conspire to eat Santa and all the reindeer so the head wolf can travel to all the homes of the "delicious boys and girls" on Christmas night. The positive message of a reindeer who learns to fly because he believes in himself is far outshadowed by the dark, almost disturbing storyline and the awful family values it portrays. I know that is the sad reality of many families these days, but does that make it OK for a children's movie? To be frank, I can't believe some reviewers here see no problem with the movie and let their 3 year old watch it daily. Maybe for older kids... but this is NOT a children's movie.
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
A Really Great Purchase!!!
Added 12/16/2008

I really think I've made a Great purchase considering I have (7) small Grandchildren and they really loved watching this.This movie will be a Tradition in My House!!!!
1 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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