THE SMURFS: 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE SMURFY (Released to Television USA 1987)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy—cute, short, animated film—has a simple, straight forward story that teaches a heart-felt lesson about helping those in need. The concept is sound. The story is well-written.  Film Poster Courtesy of IMDb Storyline  A puppet salesman cannot sell puppets. He needs to provide a good Christmas for his ailing wife. The Smurfs come to help.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Ray Patterson for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, and Freddy Monnickendam for making the film possible. Cast includes  Charlie Adler, Lucille Bliss, William Callaway, Hamilton Camp, Julie McWhirter, Jeff Doucette, Bernard Erhard, June Foray, Justin Gocke, Danny Goldman,  Kip King, Don Messick, Pat Musick, Noelle North, Alan Oppenheimer, William Schallert, Les Tremayne, Peggy Webber, Frank Welker, and Jonathan Winters. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The movie represents the Smurf stories well with this cute story.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

 

TOM AND JERRY: SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS (Released to DVD USA 2014)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers—good holiday short film—provides a good reminiscence of these two animated characters. However, be aware that the conclusion has been poorly done. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  It's Christmas time and Tom the Cat works in the mail room and gets a letter from a little girl for Santa. He has to get it to ready to mail before the mailman comes and takes the mail.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Darrell Van Citters for directing effort. Cast includes William Hanna, Rich Danhakl, Nickie Bryar, Mark Hamill, Edie McClurg, Kath Soucie, Rick Zieff, and Frank Welker. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers