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Abominable Christmas

By Renee Longstreet, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Sweet, comic cartoon about legendary snowman; Walmart only.

Movie NR 2012 62 minutes
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age 5+

Based on 3 parent reviews

jillyjill99999
jillyjill99999 Adult
December 5, 2020
age 5+

We love this movie!

This movie is how we kick off the holiday season. It's just a great holiday movie, and Ray Liotta's voice is so nice and soothing. The snow creatures are chased by a mean scientist lady, and there is a dog pound "jail." That is the only reason that I think younger kids might get scared. Two main characters have lost their moms in the past, so that might disturb some kids or need to be explained. That is why I put for ages 5 and up.
SheriT
SheriT Parent of 3 and 6-year-old
September 18, 2020
age 4+

Short film for the little ones

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What's the Story?

It's almost Christmas. Abby (voiced by Ariel Winter) and Adam (Nolan Gould), the two children of the gentle Abominable Snowman (Ray Liotta) are spotted and chased by a driven scientist (Jane Lynch) who is obsessed with finding evidence of the legendary creature. The two little "snowmonsters" land in a lovely mountainside village and take refuge in the home of two human children. Masquerading as dogs, Abby and Adam must outwit the scientist and a determined dog catcher to avoid discovery. Meanwhile, their Abominable dad puts himself at great risk when he ventures into the village to find his kids. The human family, headed by another devoted dad, must come together to help the three Abominables narrowly escape and return to the safety of the mountains.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (3 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Chances are this engaging effort won't be added to the list of perennial holiday classics, but the wholesome messages, comic danger, and humorous cultural references help a simple story come to life. The animation is basic; even the most dastardly villain is drawn funny and never scary, while the four children are distinctive and likable.

Young kids will spend a pleasant short visit with the Abominable family and probably enjoy repeated viewings.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Abby and Adam got in trouble when they didn't listen to their dad. Why is it important to follow the rules our parents set out for us?

  • How were the human dad and the Abominable Snowman dad alike? What did they care most about?

  • The dads both said that Christmas is not about presents and lights. What did they say it was about instead? What do you think is most important about the holiday?

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