zsofikam Review of Spot's Magical Christmas

Spot's Magical Christmas (1995 Video)

A Very Magical Christmas Indeed

[10/10 · 5 November 2015]

This is one of those very rare movies where the title expresses what I think of it. For starters, it's two things that I've always loved combined, being Christmas and Spot. One of the best things about the Spot videos in general is that they have an innocent feel about them. The animation actually seems as if it were done by a child, containing clear lines and subdued but still bright colours. The stories are also simple and relatable, involving common childhood experiences like going to school, a farm, the fair, etc. Back to Spot's Magical Christmas, this one draws on the experience of Christmas from a child's perspective. There are plenty of other sweet things about the movie such as Spot and his mom decorating the tree. The precious puppy is approached by two reindeer and asked to retrieve Santa's lost sleigh. After being assigned his task, Spot goes to visit his friends Steve the monkey, Tom the alligator, and Helen the hippo, and together they all find Santa's sleigh. As a bonus, Spot's Winter Sports is also included and is equally lovely.