Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen

This tv special feels like a fever dream. Haven't thought about this one for years even though my family owned it on dvd. Looking back years later, I'm surprised to see how much voice talent was in this weird little special. The animation and voice work is too good for this lackluster movie. It's filled with product placement on par with Adam Sandlers films.

Every other minute there's a reference to pop culture or older holiday specials (some not even referenced right, like they call Hermie the dentist elf Herbie). There are a lot of dated references that kids today might be confused by. Remember the PSP?

It's very "in one ear and out the other" kind of entertainment. I can only see it being for very little kids who just need a distraction.

This is the best cartoon movie you'll ever see. Normally, I don't watch cartoons and this is gotta be the best! This movie has some interesting parts and very funny ones too. When you watch it the first time you'll like it. If you aren't a cartoon fan then you'll like, Holidaze: The Christams that Almost Didn't Happen. I wouldn't even consider it a cartoon. It's way different from Spongebob and a little mature for him too. This is a great movie for the whole family to enjoy and just relax on a typical weekend. The DVD also has bonus feature and a longer version of the movie, compared to the on on ABC. I expect everyone of all ages to go and see it and buy the movie now!

I usually do love and always try to love holiday movies, especially kids Christmas movies. It is usually very easy to make me happy in that regard. All it has to be is friendly with a few laughs and not be completely stupid. But this is completely stupid. I feel insulted by how bad this is. Whoever made this needs to be fired and banned from making any movies or shows ever again. This belongs on a trash heap!

This stop-motion animated movie does something that I have come to really dislike about recent Christmas specials for kids in that it tries way too hard to be clever and toss in constant references to other specials and pop culture. The animation and voice work should lend itself to a fun and festive experience, but I found it annoying and rather grating every time the story came to a screeching halt to point out how clever the writers were or, worse, to shove in some blatant product placement for Coke, Walmart, and Campbell's soup. Can't recommend this one...