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Anyone piqued, appalled, or otherwise puzzled by the offbeat Christmas tune that elbows its way onto the airwaves each year will be pleased to know there's now a movie-length explanation for the tale of gratuitous granny-bashing. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, an animated feature produced for video, puts everything straight: Grandma Spankenheimer, a universally adored shopkeeper in the bustling town of Cityville, is the victim of a Christmastime conspiracy masterminded by Cousin Mel, her money-grubbing granddaughter. When Grandma refuses to sell her store to Austin Bucks, the local fat cat, Mel, determined to make a fortune, poisons a batch of the silver-haired do-gooder's famous fruitcakes with reindeer nip, thus causing Rudolph and company to crash into her while making their Christmas Eve rounds. Soon there's an APB out on Santa, named the culprit of a hit-and-run and possible kidnapping (Grandma, nowhere to be found, is sidelined with a nasty case of amnesia in the North Pole). For kids 6 and older, this video's smirkiness isn't likely to overshadow its somewhat convoluted message about the holiday spirit, but in grownups what resounds is not the anti-greed and goodwill sentiments but the degree to which society has slunk into cynicism since the Grinch's heyday. Gary Chase serves up a spirited rendition of the title tune plus a handful of other nifty, off-the-wall Yuletide nuggets. --Tammy La Gorce
From the Back Cover
The song you love -- is now an outrageously funny movie!
Based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer is a wild and wacky escapade that will knock you off your feet!
When his beloved Grandma appears to be missing on Christmas Eve, young Jake Spankenheimer goes on the misadventure of a lifetime to try and prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. With his spirit, smarts and determination, Jake must outmaneuver his greedy and curvaceous Cousin Mel (Michele Lee) and the all-powerful businessman Austin Bucks to the disbelief of his doting parents, rebellious sister and goofy Grandpa. All the while, it is up to Jake to save Santa from his fretful fate in this colorful Christmas mystery. This is one hilarious high-flying adventure that will bring joy to the world and laughs for the entire family. Narrated by Elmo Shropshire (A.K.A. "Dr. Elmo").
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a very cute christmas movie. Yes Grandma does get run over by a reindeer! It was done with great taste and it left you with a warm feeling of Christmas. It does include a modern day scrooge, but as always a miracle occurs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The only way for most adults to rate a movie like this is by how much their kids like it. My 5 year old daughter just loves it and it seems cute and harmless to me, so I gave it 5 stars. She watches it all the time, not just at Christmas. Of course, she also forces me to keep a CD of Christmas carols in my truck so that we can be driving around in June singing Jingle Bells, but that's another story.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm reading some of the reviews and I think some people are over analyzing it. It's a fun movie that was based off a song that kids love. It's not exactly like the song. Some things were added in for the story line but I think that if you have kids, they will love this movie. At least ours does.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
So stupid, so funny
We watch for this to come on every year. Sure the story is ridiculous and the "performances" are not that great, but if you get the jokes it's really funny. "I am slime."... Read more
Published 4 months ago by JB
movie
The movie came within a few days after I ordered it. It is a
very good movie, for children and adults. Thank you
very good movie, for children and adults. Thank you
Published 4 months ago by gmresa
movie
It was a gift for my sister, and she just loves it! She has watched it about 20 times already.
Published 4 months ago by casper
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
My husband and I watched this very amusing and clever movie and really enjoyed it. Think anyone with a sense of humor would also find it amusing as well.
Published 15 months ago by Arlene D. Rhodeback
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (DVD)
I purchased this for Christmas 2010. The product was used and in excellent shape.
The delivery was within the time limit and arrived in excellent condition. Read more
The delivery was within the time limit and arrived in excellent condition. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ron G
LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!
the whole family loves this movie...they watch it all the time, even now that christmas is over. What can i say, its a classic.
Published on March 3, 2010 by Amber Varga
Christmas DVD
I received the DVD right away. The DVD was dirty. It had something sticky on it. It would have been nice if it had been cleaned before sending it.
Published on February 8, 2010 by Berwin Vruggink
gave as a christmas gift
THIS ITEM WAS BOUGHT AS GIFT FOR MY FRIEND WHO DOESN'T FEEL LIKE ITS CHRISTMAS IF SHE DON'T SEE THIS MOVIE. SHE WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE GIFT, AND WATCHED MOVIE RIGHT AWAY.
Published on December 31, 2009 by J. Rogers
Great Christmas classic
Great Christmas classic, always enjoy watching, must have for home to watch over and over.
Published on October 19, 2009 by Denise Moran
Great song lousy movie
It was such a cute song, and turned out to be such a lousy movie! The characters were cartoon so they could have done anything they wanted, instead they turned it into a strange... Read more
Published on February 24, 2009 by A. S. White
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