Stars: Steve Coogan, Caroline Quentin, Jane Horrocks, Ardal O'Hanlon, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Robbie Williams

Director: Richard Goleszowski

Summary: Robbie Williams narrates this charming animated Christmas tale, which follows Robbie the Reindeer (voiced by Ardal O'Hanlon) as he prepares to compete in the annual reindeer games. The film also features the comic vocal talents of Jane Horrocks, Steve Coogan, Rhys Ifans, and others, along with a score by Mark Knopfler.

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Robbie the Reindeer is as short as many of the made-for-TV classics that have preceded it. However, so much action, zippy dialogue and witty visual puns have been packed into its 29-minute running time that you'd swear it was longer. The content of the film, like many new animations and cartoons, is geared slightly in favour of older audiences, because of its sexual innuendos and adult comedy, but the kids will love the slapstick comedy and loveable characters. Robbie's father is another stop-motion favourite, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and pop is keen to see his loveable--but lazy--son follow in his famous hoof prints. The adult theme continues in the shape of the storyline, which was actually inspired more by Rocky than by Rudolph. As in Rocky, there's a supportive female (Donner) and a crusty trainer (Old Jingle). Together they help Robbie get in shape for the Reindeer Games, where he'll have the chance to show Santa whether he has the right stuff or not. Fans of Aardman Animations should appreciate the detailed animation and clever humour. The cream of Britain's comic crop provides the voices, including Jane Horrocks as Donner. Robbie Williams narrates the story, and Mark Knopfler provides the music. --Kathleen C Fennessy, Amazon.com

Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Animated Menus, Chapter Selection
Subtitles:	English
Year:	2000
Release Date:	December 4, 2000
Runtime:	32 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B B C D V D 1028
Keywords:	Fire, General, Robbie, Reindeer, Childrens, Hooves
Genre:	Family