It's finally December, which means it's the perfect time to ignore your impending exams, snuggle up on the couch, and watch some Christmas movies. Now everyone can claim a certain movie is the best for the holidays, but they clearly haven't seen the best of them all. "Olive, the Other Reindeer" is a classic, at least in my opinion, and here's why.
1. Olive, the dog
First of all, who doesn't like dogs? Second of all, who doesn't want to see a dog try to save Christmas?
2. Martini, the penguin
Let's take a moment to appreciate the genius that is naming the two main characters of a children's movie Olive and Martini. Also kudos to Martini to being the most resourceful flightless bird around.
3. It's got all the Christmas spirit
The movie may not be well-known, but it contains just at much Christmas-time joy as "Frosty the Snowman."
4. The villain is motivated
Yes, the Postman hates the holidays because it means he has to carry around more mail. He actually has a reason. But that's nothing to ruin Christmas over.
5. The songs are diverse
You get Olive singing about Christmas, the Postman complaining, and an entire bar trying to convince Olive and Martini that they're nice people.
6. The North Pole is realistic
I think if Santa actually had a workshop there would be security and a way to stop abominable snowmen from getting in (I'm looking at you "Rudolph").
7. It's kid friendly but adult enjoyable
Kids will love the dog and penguin duo and everyone else will laugh at the fact that there are numerous alcoholic references in a children's movie.