Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)

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Young Rudolph suffers a childhood accident that sees his nose turn from the publicly accepted norm of black to a glowing red colour. His parents worry about him getting teased, and indeed he does in the end. When he is beaten in the reindeer games by his rival for a doe he fancies, Rudolph runs away and moves into a cave with Slyly the Fox. However can he overcome his fear and reach his true potential?

Introduction
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie" is an animated feature movie from 1998 motivated by a popular Christmas signature tune. Directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr., this Christmas dream movie is a classic tale of acceptance and love that tells the renowned character of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. It's a heart-touching story about an outcast who ultimately becomes a hero for everybody.

Main plot
The movie starts in Santa's town, depicting a magical land of joy and happiness where reindeers can talk, and elves make presents throughout the year for Santa Claus. Rudolph is the newborn son of Blitzen and Mitzi, who is different from other reindeers since of his special glowing red nose. He is initially accepted by his moms and dads and Santa however is mocked and ostracised by others as he matures.

At school, Rudolph gets bullied by others, especially by Arrow, his cousin. Regardless of this, Rudolph's supportive and kind nature makes him unique and charming to his buddy Zoey, a doe whom he looks after deeply. The film displays the increase of stress throughout the Junior Reindeer video games, where Rudolph takes on Arrow and others to be a part of Santa's sleigh group.

The journey
After an unjust disqualification at the video games, Rudolph decides to leave the North Pole. His journey through the snowy wilderness ends up being the central plot of the movie where he encounters the evil Ice Queen, Stormella, who creates an enormous snowstorm to stop Santa's flight. Rudolph, on his journey, befriends Slyly the Arctic fox and Leonard, a polar bear, who accompany him through his self-realisation and improvement procedure.

Hero's return
When Rudolph learns about Stormella's harmful storm that threatens Christmas, he discovers nerve and a sense of function within himself. He realises that his peculiar glowing nose can assist Santa through the storm. Rudolph returns to the North pole, braves the storm and a bridge conflict with Stormella. With approval and love in mind, he asks Santa to use his nose's light energy. In turn, Santa accepts Rudolph's uniqueness and reveals him to lead the sleigh.

Conclusion
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie" is a vibrant and heart-warming story that is not almost Santa and his reindeer however likewise teaches audiences about compassion, acceptance, bravery, and the real spirit of Christmas. The movie ends on a much-awaited pleased note where Rudolph, with his shiny red nose, becomes the saviour and hero of the night, leading Santa's sleigh and saving Christmas for everybody.

The movie perfectly portrays the heart-touching journey of an underdog who turns out to be the most unique and essential by courageously welcoming his uniqueness. Rudolph's story is a motivating, feel-good Christmas tale that has been and will continue to be liked by audiences around the globe.

Top Cast

  • Eric Pospisil
    Young Rudolph (voice)
  • Kathleen Barr (small)
    Kathleen Barr
    Older Rudolph / Twinkle the Spirte (voice)
  • John Goodman (small)
    John Goodman
    Santa Claus (voice)
  • Whoopi Goldberg (small)
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Stormella (voice)
  • Debbie Reynolds (small)
    Debbie Reynolds
    Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer / School Teacher (voice)
  • Bob Newhart (small)
    Bob Newhart
    Leonard (voice)
  • Eric Idle (small)
    Eric Idle
    Slyly (voice)
  • Richard Simmons (small)
    Richard Simmons
    Boone (voice)
  • Matt Hill (small)
    Matt Hill
    Arrow (voice)
  • Vanessa Morley (small)
    Vanessa Morley
    Zoey (voice)
  • Alec Willows (small)
    Alec Willows
    Doggle / Prancer (voice)