It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992) Reviews

• Okay...

  Polaris_DiB2005-12-20

  The only thing this short has going over its predecessor is the animation has improved. However, considering that the animation of the original Charlie Brown Christmas isn't really something to get worked up over, it leaves little room for this short to be as relevant. The characters are still as sweet, but the first one spent a lot of time dealing with the anxiety of the season while this one just kind of presented it as it is. The first one had a lot to say, this one didn't. Most importantly, the first one was funnier. Not that this isn't an enjoyable experience by any means. They make a good back-to-back show together and Snoopy always jumps the quality up from good to great. So enjoy. --PolarisDiB

• Charles Shultz does it again

  JP104472005-12-25

  I have noticed that several viewers have given this film a low marking because they compare it to the special made in 1965. I say don't watch this one and compare it to A Charlie Brown Christmas. Just sit back and take a break from the other Christmas films that get played over and over again over the Holidays. Snoopy once again, as in all the Peanuts Specials, steals the show. Snoopy with the candy canes, as the Santa Claus, and putting the gloves to good use is priceless. Who can forget Sally only having to say "Hark" for her single line of the Christmas play and blowing it? Also, Pepper Mint Patty's question about Mary wearing glasses is a nice touch all because she's angry about being a sheep. In the end leave it to Linus to put the finishing touches on this treat, "Joy To The World!" Charles Shultz and Charlie Brown do not fail in this film. Watch this one and the original around the time Christmas rolls around. You'll be in for a treat for children and adults as well. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and our friend Charles Shultz make Christmas more enjoyable.

• Not as relevant

  CuriosityKilledShawn2004-12-25

  When compared to the original Charlie Brown Christmas this movie seems to be less social commentary and more an excuse for gags. It's more cartoonish and has more obvious laughs rather than any irony or important things to say. There's another Xmas play in this 'un. Peppermint Patty is refusing to do any homework and is annoyed that Marcie is playing Mary and she is left with the thankless role of a sheep. Still, she's determined to steal as much scenery as possible. Charlie Brown is selling his old comics to buy an Xmas present for his wannabe girlfriend and his sister Sally has only one word to say in the play 'HARK' but she ends up yelling 'HOCKEY STICK' instead. More like a series of Peanuts vignettes than a real TV special. But still nice.

• Not Very Good

  Christmas-Reviewer2016-12-10

  This special I had no idea even existed. I found it as an EXTRA on the DVD of the original "Charlie Brown Christmas". I was looking forward to this when I put it on. My problem with this special is the fact there isn't really one major story driving the special. What we get is a bunch Charles Schultz Comics brought to life That would not of been too bad had the little vintage been a little more heart warming. What we do get is about 2-3 minutes short sketches and the jokes in them fall short of any real humor. There is not one moment that stands out to me. One thing that is clear is that Peppermint Patty and Marci are definitely waving the rainbow flag. That to me was not a big deal. I just wish that this special was better.

• Sub par to the original

  jesski5272007-11-25

  This does give away some of the plot, by the way. A Charlie Brown Christmas is one of those timeless classics that teach you the value Christmas and just enjoying the holiday. This, however, does not. It tries to capture the emotion of A Charlie Brown Christmas, there even is another Christmas play, but fails with lackluster and easy jokes. Charlie Brown is no longer wondering about the spirit of Christmas but is instead wants to buy a present for Peggy Jean ($25 gloves...what?). His sister Sally is the most annoying character in the movie. Here is one of her jokes: Sally wants to write a letter to Santa, but doesn't know how to spell Charlie (for some reason he needs to be in her letter) so instead decides to name him Sam, because she knows how to spell Sam. Also, Sally plays an angel in the play with one word to day: "Hark!" She instead says hockey stick (har har). If Sally saying hark 12 times (all oddly sounding exactly the same) doesn't kill you, nothing will. Peppermint Patty and Marcy are a large focal point, but that hardly makes it better. Marcy is funny with her responses to Patty, but Patty is another story. She sounds like a boy (which doesn't dispel the rumors) and gets mad when she has to be the sheep in the play (terrible baas and all). Apparently she is the sheep every year, and is worried she will forget her lines (lines she doesn't have). She is so worried she mentions it twice, one right after the other, and gets the same response. I'm assuming she must have short term memory loss, or something. Lucy and Linus are more welcome (although Linus still has annoying advice), but hardly amount to much air time. I'm sure Schroeder isn't even in this one. All in all, it tries to be a parasite to the original, but compromised the message for a few quick laughs.