Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a little girl's question about whether Santa Claus really exists.
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Really Surprised!
Good concept, poorly executed.
It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.
One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.
Saw this movie on TV for the first time when my four grown children were then seven,six,four, and three years old. One of the best, if not THE best Christmas story we ever saw. Charles Bronson played one of the best roles of his career as Frances Church, the man who had to answer the famous question 'Is There a Santa Claus?' Even today when I read his answer it brings a tear or two to my eyes. This story has great performances by Ed Asner and also Richard Thomas, who is Virginia's father. He was the one who convinced his little daughter to write the letter to the newspaper. It has been long time since this movie first aired and there is not one Christmas season that goes by that any one of my now adult children wants to know if this movie is available in ANY format. I have to say no. Worse yet, I want it for myself. It would be great if it were released for distribution.
I was able to watch this movie on Lifetime TV one Christmas. I was lucky to have taped it that year using VHS tape, but with all the commercials. I have not seen this movie on TV in years. I would love to see it aired on TV every Christmas season even though I have my own tape of it, and can watch it whenever I want to. I would love to be able to buy a DVD of this movie.The movie is so heart warming with true Christmas spirit. I loved the editorial that Frances Church had written. Charles Bronson portrayed an excellent character in this movie. It's a great movie for the whole family to watch. If this movie were to ever be made for retail sale, you couldn't go wrong with purchasing this holiday movie.
Very uplifting, Good Holiday Cheer! Everyone should see it if they can. Wish I could find a place to purchase this film for my collection. Great performances given by all cast members. Hope for humanity, and hope for our families. This film helps to lift my spirits and makes me remember just what is important in our lives. This movie is about a reporter who has lost his drive, now he could lose his job. A family struggles very hard to make it in the world (just like now for some). Watch Charles Bronson and Richard Thomas in there unforgettable roles as they give us a way to look at things all over again.(If your into Christmas Movies you should also try to see The Little Match Girl, Rudy from the Cosbys makes this film extra special)
This is an excellent Christmas movie, very touching story with great actors Charles Bronson, Richard Thomas and Ed Asner. As popular as the book and animated version are, it's difficult to understand why it would not be available on video. I have done much searching and do not find that it was ever released on video.