But it's a musical, and it's here to entertain. This movie is good for Christmas, but I doubt you'd wanna watch it any of the other 364 days of the year.
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White Christmas
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Musical-comedy classic reprises Irving Berlin hit.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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About White Christmas
Parents need to know that one musical number rhapsodizes nostalgically about minstrel shows. But viewers don't see any blackface makeup or overt racist images; it's just verbal gags, and kids who don't know the history won't realize the degrading black stereotypes that gave rise to the patter.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way the story plays off the WWII generation's strong military ties and stalwart respect for battlefield buddies and commanders, even in civilian life. It's a legacy that's perhaps a little too rosily painted here, but it still reflects the mindset of an America of yesteryear, where almost the entire country joined together in the war effort. Later commentators would say the same syndrome of unquestioning loyalty and faith in the commander-in-chief got the United States into questionable wars in Vietnam and elsewhere. Do you agree? Families can also talk about what makes this a classic. Is it just Bing Crosby and a catchy holiday tune, or is there more to it?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
I hate how they burst into song so randomly!
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