My class (aged 9-10) recently studied the film and wrote short reviews. As this site provided some inspiration into this process I thought I would add some of the work produced:
James, a boy, makes a snowman. Then something happens at midnight. The snowman comes alive! Wondrous things happen with James and the snowman.
My favorite bit is the motor-cycle ride. And my favorite part with the motor-bike is when they go into the forest because its just fun for me and it seems like they hit the trees but they don't it just makes me wonder because the snowman is so big.
I would recommend it for children to watch it however don't watch it over and over again or it will get boring.
By Kirk
A boy makes a snowman that comes alive and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
The best bit is the Snowman party at the North Pole. I like it when the Scottish snowman dances with the boy (James). It makes me feel merry and shocked because the snowmen looked like they were having fun and the party decorations looked amazing.
I would recommend it as it's for all ages and it's not violent. It is very amazing a snowman can be alive and I wish it happened to me! I also think this story is heartwarming and is perfect to watch with your family and friends.
By Aurora
A boy called James builds a Snowman on Christmas day. It came to life on Christmas Eve and they had lots of adventures and they even saw Father Christmas. The next morning they went home and the snowman had melted.
Best bit? When they had a party at the North Pole because there were lots of snowmen and Father Christmas was there.
Would I recommend it? Yes. Because it's a nice story and it is very funny especially the part when he got changed in the morning because you can see his bum.
by Alexander
A boy builds a snowman and it comes alive and the snowman explores the house and then the snowman takes the boy on an exciting adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Unfortunately in the end the snowman dies.
I like the part when they have a party at the North Pole and meet Santa. Also when the Snowman changes his nose to a variety of fruits. I also like the part when they go on the motorbike.
Would I recommend it? Of course!! It's funny and exciting I really like it. I couldn't stop laughing it is a great movie. Kids will really love it! It is a great movie to laugh to. I really enjoyed it.
Reviewed by: Eva
At midnight the snowman comes alive and explores the house. The snowman takes the little boy to the North Pole and has a party. Afterwards the snowman melts.
I like the bit when the boy makes the snowman, because that was the thing I could understand the most.
Would I recommend it? Yes! Because there will be many bits you'll like and the story can be understood very easily and the story is very interesting.
By Chan Min
A small boy called James who makes a snowman and it comes alive and takes him on a happy and magical adventure.
Best bit? When James throws a huge snow ball at the window and his mum get very angry.
Would I recommend it? Yes it's an all age film and is full of happiness and joy. Well, almost all of it.
by Timothy.
A boy, James, builds a snowman one snowy day. That night the snowman magically comes to life. James and the snowman play together and become best friends. The snowman takes the boy on an adventure to the North Pole and meets SANTA!!!
Best Bit? When James and the snowman go to the North Pole and have a party with many other snowmen and a special guest - SANTA! They all dance, play, drink, and eat. James has the greatest time of his life and receives a special present.
Would I Recommend It! YES! It's funny, thrilling, and adventurous, but the movie makes you really sleepy. The end is very sad unlike other movies and stories.
By Nicholas.
A little boy named James makes a snowman. At midnight the snowman comes to life and goes around James' house and has a fun adventure.
Best bit? When the snowman flies around the city and arrives at the North Pole and sees Santa and the snowmen.
Would I recommend it? It's universal because it's not a violent film or a movie that's for adults it's a film that everyone can watch. And I think people would watch it because it's a fun animated movie adventure.
By Jaco
It's about a boy, who was always lonely, who made a snowman. That night the snowman came alive to explore with the boy. It explores everywhere and special magical things happen. The snowman turns alive and makes James HAPPY and he has best Christmas Eve ever!
What's the best bit? The snowman and James (the boy's name) go to the North Pole and meet Father Christmas and even different kinds of snowmen. They have a great feast and dance.
I would recommend it because it's like the story makes you feel cool and nice, especially when they were riding the motorbike in the middle of the forest. (There are good effects)
by ALICE
I hope you enjoyed them :)
James, a boy, makes a snowman. Then something happens at midnight. The snowman comes alive! Wondrous things happen with James and the snowman.
My favorite bit is the motor-cycle ride. And my favorite part with the motor-bike is when they go into the forest because its just fun for me and it seems like they hit the trees but they don't it just makes me wonder because the snowman is so big.
I would recommend it for children to watch it however don't watch it over and over again or it will get boring.
By Kirk
A boy makes a snowman that comes alive and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
The best bit is the Snowman party at the North Pole. I like it when the Scottish snowman dances with the boy (James). It makes me feel merry and shocked because the snowmen looked like they were having fun and the party decorations looked amazing.
I would recommend it as it's for all ages and it's not violent. It is very amazing a snowman can be alive and I wish it happened to me! I also think this story is heartwarming and is perfect to watch with your family and friends.
By Aurora
A boy called James builds a Snowman on Christmas day. It came to life on Christmas Eve and they had lots of adventures and they even saw Father Christmas. The next morning they went home and the snowman had melted.
Best bit? When they had a party at the North Pole because there were lots of snowmen and Father Christmas was there.
Would I recommend it? Yes. Because it's a nice story and it is very funny especially the part when he got changed in the morning because you can see his bum.
by Alexander
A boy builds a snowman and it comes alive and the snowman explores the house and then the snowman takes the boy on an exciting adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Unfortunately in the end the snowman dies.
I like the part when they have a party at the North Pole and meet Santa. Also when the Snowman changes his nose to a variety of fruits. I also like the part when they go on the motorbike.
Would I recommend it? Of course!! It's funny and exciting I really like it. I couldn't stop laughing it is a great movie. Kids will really love it! It is a great movie to laugh to. I really enjoyed it.
Reviewed by: Eva
At midnight the snowman comes alive and explores the house. The snowman takes the little boy to the North Pole and has a party. Afterwards the snowman melts.
I like the bit when the boy makes the snowman, because that was the thing I could understand the most.
Would I recommend it? Yes! Because there will be many bits you'll like and the story can be understood very easily and the story is very interesting.
By Chan Min
A small boy called James who makes a snowman and it comes alive and takes him on a happy and magical adventure.
Best bit? When James throws a huge snow ball at the window and his mum get very angry.
Would I recommend it? Yes it's an all age film and is full of happiness and joy. Well, almost all of it.
by Timothy.
A boy, James, builds a snowman one snowy day. That night the snowman magically comes to life. James and the snowman play together and become best friends. The snowman takes the boy on an adventure to the North Pole and meets SANTA!!!
Best Bit? When James and the snowman go to the North Pole and have a party with many other snowmen and a special guest - SANTA! They all dance, play, drink, and eat. James has the greatest time of his life and receives a special present.
Would I Recommend It! YES! It's funny, thrilling, and adventurous, but the movie makes you really sleepy. The end is very sad unlike other movies and stories.
By Nicholas.
A little boy named James makes a snowman. At midnight the snowman comes to life and goes around James' house and has a fun adventure.
Best bit? When the snowman flies around the city and arrives at the North Pole and sees Santa and the snowmen.
Would I recommend it? It's universal because it's not a violent film or a movie that's for adults it's a film that everyone can watch. And I think people would watch it because it's a fun animated movie adventure.
By Jaco
It's about a boy, who was always lonely, who made a snowman. That night the snowman came alive to explore with the boy. It explores everywhere and special magical things happen. The snowman turns alive and makes James HAPPY and he has best Christmas Eve ever!
What's the best bit? The snowman and James (the boy's name) go to the North Pole and meet Father Christmas and even different kinds of snowmen. They have a great feast and dance.
I would recommend it because it's like the story makes you feel cool and nice, especially when they were riding the motorbike in the middle of the forest. (There are good effects)
by ALICE
I hope you enjoyed them :)