Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special

Name: Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special
Director: Matthew Senreich
Genre: Animation
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 11 min
Cast: Seth Green, Emma Caulfield, Mike Fasolo, Zachary Gordon, George Lowe

2007Dir. Matthew Senreich11m

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So, Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special is one of those stop-motion animations that’s kinda all over the place, but in a good way. It's definitely got that irreverent tone you expect from the creators. The pacing is a bit frantic, jumping between sketches, which makes sense for a Christmas special, I suppose. The whole idea of Hermey the Elf, who’s struggling with his dental ambitions, really plays into the themes of self-acceptance and the absurdity of holiday expectations. There’s some hilarious, albeit dark, humor woven throughout. The practical effects and puppetry give it this handcrafted feel that adds to the charm. Not for everyone, but if you’re into its style, it’s worth watching.

Great for fans of offbeat animationNot your typical Christmas specialExpect lots of quick cuts and surreal humor