History?s beloved story of the Three Wise Men is now an all-new animated Christmas classic! From Exclaim Entertainment, home of the hit DVD series BOZ, The Green Bear Next Door?, comes The Very First Noel, a beautiful ani... more »mated holiday special that will joyfully draw families together every Christmas for years to come. Join Melchior, one of the Three Wise Men, (voiced by Andy Griffith) as he narrates the story of his travels in search of a magnificent star pointing him to a newborn King. It?s the journey of a lifetime« less
Actor:Voice of Andy Griffith Genres:Kids & Family, Animation Sub-Genres:Kids & Family, Animation Studio:Genius Entertainment Format:DVD - Color - Animated,Closed-captioned,Subtitled DVD Release Date: 11/14/2006 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 0hr 23min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English Subtitles:English, Spanish
Janine E. from COVENTRY, CT Reviewed on 4/9/2014...
We really like this movie. My kids are 5 & 6 and they both enjoyed this and watched it several times around Christmas. It isn't very long, but it's done well and very cute.
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Katie L. from LIBERTY TWP, OH Reviewed on 11/11/2010...
It was a more accurate narrative of the birth of Christ, which was what I was looking for, but can be a little dark for young children.
Elisabeth B. from OBERLIN, OH Reviewed on 8/4/2008...
This movie's run time is a mere 23 minutes which is great for very young viewers who have a problem sitting still. But the movie is not the 1 hour and 13 minutes as stated on this site. Great show though
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Movie Reviews
Awesome Video!
skrapbooker | 11/14/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We just received this & watched it for the first time. It is amazingly well done!!! My 2-year-old son was mesmerized. Such a wonderful retelling of the true Christmas story. Contains lots of great detail & yet keeps a toddler's attention! Definitely something he can grow into as well over the years. One very cute thing is that the characters often quote the lines from familiar Christmas carols. ;) Excellent!!!!"
It's About Time!
A. Horn | Naperville, IL USA | 11/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We watched this movie on a Direct TV channel (surprise) and loved it! My four-year old daughter watched the whole 30 minutes without flinching and that says a lot. It's explained so simply and with such wonderful animation that even I was drawn to watch it and I never tired of it either. This is definitely a must-have for your Christmas collection. Thanks to Exclaim Entertainment for a refreshing and long overdue nativity story for everyone!"
Perfect for your preschooler
JCRoberts | Virginia, USA | 01/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We try to limit TV and videos, and we want good quality videos with strong Christian values and morals. This one is terrific! It is highly engaging for everyone (we parents love watching it, too!), not too fast-paced, very pleasant to listen to. Andy Griffith voices the narrator (one of the 3 wise men) and does a terrific job. When our 3YO hears certain Christmas carols, he always says, "That's from the Very First Noel!", even though the songs are done in their own way on the video. If you want a great video of the real Christmas story, this is it!"
True to the Word, Fun to Watch too!
Narnia Fan | 11/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My sons, 2 & 5 yrs old just LOVE to watch this movie over and over again. So do I. It's only a 20-minute film, so it's just perfect for friends and family gathering events with kids. The movie contains rhyming narration and wordings that's easy on the younger ears. Listening to it feels like someone is reading us a very good Christmas book. The music are pleasant to hear, my 2 yrs old dances to the tunes. It also has funny scenes which made my kids laughed. The characters and colors are so vibrant and cute, and most of all, it truly reflects the core of Christian faith, which I find really refreshing."
Joy to the World!
James W. Miranda | Fremont, OH | 11/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a refreshing presentation of the Nativity! The video follows the Biblical accounts in an entertaining but meaningful way. The birth of Jesus is clearly identified as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.The writing, animation and music are excellent! This should become a must-see Christmas classic, as it is a timeless story that often gets lost in the hubbub of the season."