Take a Dr. Seuss classic, animate it by Chuck Jones, and give the voices to horror icon Boris Karloff and Thurl Ravenscroft (Tony the Tiger). What do you get? A cartoon so great, it can be enjoyed even outside of Christmas, and so great that it actually outdoes the original Suess story (something other adaptations have not been as successful at).
Karloff is excellent. Many people recognize Vincent Price's voice as good narration, but Karloff was not as respected, I think. This is a chance for him to shine.
There are some interesting questions that could be raised here: why does Whoville celebrate Christmas? I mean, you know, that would imply they are a traditionally Christian people. I do not think that is likely. Also, at one point they refer to Christmas' "true meaning"... not sure how to take that meaning.
This is something of a lighter version of the Scrooge tale -- although it is not about money, it very much has the same basic point; a man who thinks Christmas is humbug is convinced that such a day is truly wonderful for all.
Karloff is excellent. Many people recognize Vincent Price's voice as good narration, but Karloff was not as respected, I think. This is a chance for him to shine.
There are some interesting questions that could be raised here: why does Whoville celebrate Christmas? I mean, you know, that would imply they are a traditionally Christian people. I do not think that is likely. Also, at one point they refer to Christmas' "true meaning"... not sure how to take that meaning.
This is something of a lighter version of the Scrooge tale -- although it is not about money, it very much has the same basic point; a man who thinks Christmas is humbug is convinced that such a day is truly wonderful for all.