A Christmas Carol Olive, the Other Reindeer

Buy This Item A Christmas Carol Olive, the Other Reindeer by 20th Century Fox  Available from Amazon  $22.97  on 11-29-2008     <I>Simpsons</I> creator Matt Groening helped create this delightful animated adaptation of the popular Christmas book. Originally shown on the Fox channel in 1999, <I>Olive</I> deals with a upstanding dreamer of a pooch (voiced expressively by Drew Barrymore) who hears Santa's angst when Blitzen breaks a leg just before the holiday, messing up Santa's delivery schedule. Olive hears Santa's quote about "all of the other reindeer" as "Olive, the other reindeer," and she is convinced she must go to the North Pole to help. Using equal parts traditional Christmas themes (unselfishness, the importance of being good instead of naughty) and <I>Simpsons</I>-esque humor (wordplay, contemporary cultural references), the 45-minute short is a refreshingly fun holiday pleaser. Purists may chafe at the action pieces and a scene in a rough 'n' tumble bar, but the filmmakers keep the spirit--and the unique look--of J. Otto Seibold's and Vivian Walsh's book. With some snappy songs (including one performed by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe) and great zingers (one reindeer calls Rudolph an urban legend), it's a fine holiday time for ages 5 and older. <I>--Doug Thomas</I> Reader Reviews Olive the other Reindeer is a super cute movie with a good holiday message. I purchased this movie for multiple families with kids & all ages LOVED this movie! This is a bargain & worth every penny. ENJOY!

A Christmas Carol Olive, the Other Reindeer Available from Amazon Price: $22.97 Updated on 11-29-2008.

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