Product Details

• Actors: Colin Mochrie, Jacqueline Pillon, Roy Billing, Shannon Lawson
• Directors: Andrew Horne
• Format: Color, Animated, DVD
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000KENLX4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,837 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

When laid-back Australian Barry Buckley's sure-fire business venture fails to ignite, a bizarre chain reaction of events causes a catastrophic chance meeting with Santa. Before you can say, Winter Wonder Down Under, the two have unwittingly traded lives in a Christmas mix-up of epic proportions. At the end of this tale, you'll believe that kangaroos can fly, the platypus has a lovely singing voice, and anything is possible with a litle bit of Christmas magic!

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A modern Christmas cartoon that doesn't stink!, November 24, 2008

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Atlanta_Amy (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Very Barry Christmas (English and French Language Tracks) (DVD)

This is a really good movie. It's actually written by somebody with a good sense of humor (who is consistent with it). The musical "numbers" don't seem forced or contrived. It will entertain both adults and children without bringing up uncomfortable questions from your children. In other words, no sexual innuendo or wondering why this story contradicts with that of another favorite holiday tale (unless your kids are extremely advanced). So, the music is catchy, the characters are cute, the voice actors well-chosen, and the story is actually interesting. I saw it on cable a couple of years ago and went out of my way to get it, because Christmas cartoons are often so horrible these days. Don't get me wrong, it's not oscar-worthy, but it's as good as Rudolph.