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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a yule-tide gem that bursts with eye-popping iconography, a spirited soundtrack, and a heart-warming celebration of difference.
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In some sense one might think of it as the mother recipe of the American Christmas special. Dec 14, 2018 | Full Review…
In some sense one might think of it as the mother recipe of the American Christmas special.
Melanie McFarland
This classic tale is still beloved today, as its feel-good story about the most famous reindeer of all wins every kid (and, fine, adult) over. Nov 27, 2018 | Full Review…
This classic tale is still beloved today, as its feel-good story about the most famous reindeer of all wins every kid (and, fine, adult) over.
Time Out Staff
Rudolph would be nothing without its colorful cast of supporting characters-none of which Marks apparently felt worthy of inclusion in his original song. Nov 20, 2018 | Full Review…
Rudolph would be nothing without its colorful cast of supporting characters-none of which Marks apparently felt worthy of inclusion in his original song.
AV Club Staff
All these years later, as a reminder that every oddball fits in somewhere, it still shines. You could even say it glows. Sep 7, 2008 | Full Review…
All these years later, as a reminder that every oddball fits in somewhere, it still shines. You could even say it glows.
Rudolph set the template for dozens of specials to come, from the theme of acceptance to celebrity narrators and original songs, but few ever matched the captivating high of the godfather of Christmas specials. Dec 3, 2018 | Full Review…
Rudolph set the template for dozens of specials to come, from the theme of acceptance to celebrity narrators and original songs, but few ever matched the captivating high of the godfather of Christmas specials.
Ryan Voyles
The characters in this Christmas special really make it... Rudolph and Hermey are wonderful examples of lovable misfits. And the wonderful thing about this special is that neither of these characters changes to fit their surroundings. Nov 27, 2018 | Full Review…
The characters in this Christmas special really make it... Rudolph and Hermey are wonderful examples of lovable misfits. And the wonderful thing about this special is that neither of these characters changes to fit their surroundings.
Ethan Lewis
The best character in the special, and perhaps in all of Western literature: Yukon Cornelius, the greatest prospector in the world (Wahoooooo!). Nov 27, 2018 | Full Review…
The best character in the special, and perhaps in all of Western literature: Yukon Cornelius, the greatest prospector in the world (Wahoooooo!).
Kyle Anderson
Most days, I'm of the belief that Rudolph is the best Rankin-Bass Christmas special. It's iconic. It's a family tradition. It's about dentistry, at least in part. Nov 26, 2018 | Full Review…
Most days, I'm of the belief that Rudolph is the best Rankin-Bass Christmas special. It's iconic. It's a family tradition. It's about dentistry, at least in part.
Joe Reid
Parents will no doubt have memories of this delightful film, which first aired in 1964, from their own childhoods. And you can't watch it without appreciating the simplicity of a pre-computer-animation world. Jun 20, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Parents will no doubt have memories of this delightful film, which first aired in 1964, from their own childhoods. And you can't watch it without appreciating the simplicity of a pre-computer-animation world.
Colette DeDonato
Still retains its charm and all-ages appeal decades after its original broadcasts. Feb 15, 2010 | Full Review…
Still retains its charm and all-ages appeal decades after its original broadcasts.
Michael Dequina
A holiday must-watch (if your kids aren't scared silly by the Abominable Snowman, as I was). Apr 21, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
A holiday must-watch (if your kids aren't scared silly by the Abominable Snowman, as I was).
Rob Thomas
A paean to nonconformity that would be startling today, it must have been downright shocking in pre-hippie 1964, when it debuted. Jan 4, 2005
A paean to nonconformity that would be startling today, it must have been downright shocking in pre-hippie 1964, when it debuted.
MaryAnn Johanson
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