Product: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Rating: 5.0
A Christmas Classic in HD!
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been a tradition in my family every year since I was young, and back then we watched it on a VHS tape. Then came DVD, and now we have this lovely Blu-Ray edition.Prospective buyers should note that the movie does not play in the full-screen format of many Blu-Rays. I assume that this is because the film was created for television and thus the aspect ratio was different. "Charlie Brown" shorts are not exactly known for sweeping visual quality in the first place; the style is sparse and simple, and that's what so many people, myself included, love about it. Despite the fact that the television screen isn't filled, the clarity of the picture is exceptionally vivid, putting our old VHS copy to shame. The special features include some interesting behind-the-scenes material, likely to delight any and all longtime fans of the film. The second feature included, "It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown" gets very little play in our home. It just never caught on or made the same impact as the original, both with my family and the general public. Nonetheless, it's nice that it was included, it gives you just that much more bang for your buck.I'd highly recommend this to any new or longtime fans of "Peanuts." If you're anything like me, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is essential holiday viewing, and this Blu-Ray is a great way to view it!