Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) is my personal favorite stop-motion/this era of Christmas television. The other two reviews in this category have already included Frosty the Snowman (click here) and Santa Claus is Coming to Town (click here). Read here why it's #1!
The story is timeless. A young reindeer is discovered to have a bright red glowing nose, and it makes him an outcast. All the teasing makes Rudolph run away alongside Hermey the elf. He doesn't want to make toys but be a dentist. Both of these 'misfits' meet Yukon Cornelius whose quest for gold knows no bounds.
Burl Ives is Sam the Snowman, and he's the classic voice behind the song. No one could have been better it seems for such a role. Oodles of children can relate to feeling like an outcast. Rudolph's story isn't uncommon, so this movie is relatable. It teaches that being different isn't a bad thing.
There are multiple moments I enjoy in the movie. The Abominable is tracking Rudolph and friends for a long time, and they decide to stop it. Another moment includes the island of misfit toys. My favorite one might be the gun that squirts jelly haha. Plus, the polka-dotted elephant would fly off the shelves in today's society. Clarice is a bright spot in Rudolph's life eventually becoming more.
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