L'arbre de Noël de Pluto

Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952)

**** (out of 4)

One of the all-time great animated shorts has Mickey cutting down a Christmas tree for Pluto and bringing it back into the house. This is where the fun is supposed to begin but for Pluto it's a nightmare as Chip and Dale are in the tree and causing all sorts of havoc. PLUTO'S Christmas TREE is a classic short that gets better each time you watch it. It's been years since I had last seen it but I was still amazed at how fast-paced and fun the thing was. I think there are several highlights in the movie but one has to be the scene where Pluto knows that the chipmunks are in the tree and we see him jumping in there to find them but of course it destroys the tree. Another highlight is a scene where the chipmunks are inside the tree messing with the ornaments and one gets attached to one and we see him going all over the tree as Pluto frantically watches trying to get Mickey's attention. Of course, some other classic characters show up at a cameo towards the end capping off a perfect short to show around the holidays.

This is another case of Mickey's dog getting too involved. When MIckey cuts down a Christmas tree, he doesn't realize that Chip and Dale live in it and end up in the house. When Pluto realizes they are there, he begins to attack. Unfortunately, they are much smarter than he is, and they torment him, knowing he will overreact. This has lots of charm and a nice Christmas message. It is colorful and filled with some really fun moments.

The Walt Disney cartoons have always been the best at creating atmosphere. The Looney Tunes shorts really lacked in this regard, as their backgrounds were usually somewhat more generic. So obviously the Xmas-themed Disney cartoons are perfect to get you in the mood. Pluto's Christmas Tree also has an even more vibrant detailed color pallet than usual.

This one has Mickey living in a mountain cabin with hyperactive Pluto. The go out one snowy night to find their Xmas tree. The tree that they just happen to pick is the one that is home to Chip and Dale.

Once inside Mickey's cabin the chipmunks play tricks on Pluto and taunt him, all while Mickey thinks it's just his imagination. In the end, Mickey decides to keep them because hey...it's Xmas.

Pluto's Christmas Tree is perfect for 10 minutes for silly fun. It features the ever lovable chipmunks Chip and Dale, who happen to be in the Christmas tree that Mickey cuts down. Most of the short sees Pluto pursuing Chip and Dale, and the scene when he dives into the Christmas Tree after them and the bit before that made me laugh so much. The animation here is beautiful, I loved how they animated the inside of the Christmas tree. I also loved the incidental music, with the lovely choral arrangement of Deck The Halls at the beginning. Here you have your favourite characters, Mickey who is more of a minor role, compared to the increasingly silly but funny antics of Pluto and the chipmunks, who i consider the stars of the show. Minnie, Donald and Goofy even do a cameo at the end, and I will say I loved the ending, when the chipmunks put a sticker on Pluto's mouth saying "Do not open until next Xmas." Great vocals from Edward Brophy, James McDonald and Ducky Nash. A hugely enjoyable short, that I still watch at 17 years old. It just shows you're never old to still love and appreciate Disney. 10/10 Bethany Cox.

A nice festive themed cartoon short. Pluto's Christmas Tree features the chipmunks Chip and Dale who happen to be in the Christmas tree that Mickey Mouse chops down.

Pluto pursues Chip and Dale but without success as Mickey goes about his very merry way decorating the Christmas tree.

There is some very nice animation and plenty of festive themed incidental music. Minnie, Donald and Goofy pop up at the end singing some carols.