"Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales" is a television short film from the early 2000s and somewhat different compared to other Peanuts short films. First of all, there are several short films in here that all have no connection to each other, apart from the Christmas reference. Also this one only runs for 17 minutes, which is a bit shorter than they usually do. This was one of the first Peanuts short films that were made after the death of writer Charles M. Schulz. The voice actors in here have appeared in live action projects as well and that's also a difference, especially compared to the early days of Charlie Brown and company, where most of the kids never appeared on anything else. Still, none of them are famous like Taylor Lautner or Fergie for example. At least I am not familiar with any of the names. And, all in all, I think this is among the weaker Peanuts films. They recycled many references from old films for traditional purposes, but the new aspects aren't too memorable. Snoopy in Santa outfit is fun though. Sadly, the stories are not. Not recommended. Maybe watch the new Peanuts theatrical release instead.
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
(2002 TV Short)
Several stories in this one
16 December 2015
Warning: Spoilers