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Jack Frost
1998 101 min United States of America, United Kingdom PG 0+
★5.2
Comedy, Family, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Troy Miller
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Description
A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.
Budget:
$27M
US Gross:
$34.56M
Worldwide:
$34.56M
Starring
Michael Keaton
Actor
Kelly Preston
Actor
Joseph Cross
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Jack Frost is a sentimental holiday family drama that explores themes of paternal love and second chances through a magical, albeit commercially unsuccessful, premise. While some appreciate its warm, atmospheric, and touching nature, others criticize it for disjointed storytelling and a failure to reach its narrative potential.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a gentle, atmospheric, and warm holiday experience that explores the bittersweet theme of familial reconciliation. | |
| Acting | Michael Keaton provides a charismatic performance that anchors the film despite the unconventional nature of his snowman character. | |
| Production | The visual depiction of the wintry setting effectively creates a cozy, festive environment. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as both a heartfelt exploration of father-child bonds and a disjointed, superficial narrative that fails to fully realize its premise. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is described as dragging by some critics, while others find the contemplative tempo appropriate for the story's emotional weight. |