Easter Fever (1980)

Overview
"Easter Fever" is a fascinating animated telefilm that debuted in 1980, directed by John Celestri and produced by Nelvana and CBC. The movie is a sort of satirical take on 'A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens' with a twist, since the film's story revolves around the Easter bunny. The motion picture showcases humor, drama, and the spirit of Easter in an unique blend.

Plot
The movie starts with the retirement party of the Easter Bunny, known as Easter Rabbit, hosting a roast at his estate. His buddies, consisting of caricatures of popular characters, collect to commemorate his impressive tenure and playfully mock him as part of the standard "roasting". Nevertheless, the story quickly develops into the 'Ghosts of Easter Past, Present, and Future', revealing similarity to the classic story of 'A Christmas Carol'.

As the retiring Easter Rabbit passes on his mantle of duties to a Junior Easter Bunny called Wilbur, he is visited by a mystical chicken. This chicken, a representation of the 'Ghost of Easter Past', shows him how Easter utilized to be. The Easter Rabbit discovers the age when Easter eggs were hand-painted and delivered personally.

Extra Characters
Noteworthy characters in the film include a negative jester called Don Rattles, who is the roastmaster at the Bunny's retirement party. Rubin Rabbit, a playboy bunny that attempts to offer comic relief throughout the retirement celebration, and a character called Steve Rooster or arrogant Steve, who is representative of the working-class person and desires equal rights for chickens.

Message and Resolution
As the story proceeds, the Easter Rabbit is also fulfilled by two other chickens, who represent the Ghosts of Easter Present and Easter Future. The Ghost of Easter Present introduces the Easter Bunny to the mass production and commercialization aspects of Easter celebrations now. Lastly, the Ghost of Easter Future offers him a grim vision of Wilbur, the brand-new Easter Bunny, being unable to manage the tension associated with the position, leading to the eventual elimination of the Easter holiday.

The movie provides a powerful social commentary on the increasing commercialization of vacations and the loss of their true spirit. It encourages audiences to preserve the heartfelt tradition and essence of Easter, beyond mere egg searching and sweet consumption.

Conclusion
In light of these gos to, the Easter Rabbit decides to come out of retirement to restore the true spirit of Easter. The film ends on a confident note, promising the revival and conservation of the standard methods of commemorating Easter, highlighting more individual and hand-crafted preparations over commercialized mass productions.

Despite being a 1980's film, "Easter Fever" still holds significance in today's society. It ponders how far commercialization can negatively affect the authenticity of a festival. Turning not just into a remarkable animation for kids, but also an eye-opener about the ever-growing commercialization of festivities. In the nutshell, "Easter Fever" delivers a strong mix of humor, celebration, and social commentary, making it a traditional option for the Easter vacations.

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