Watching Christmas movies with my family is an enjoyable time. We enjoy popcorn, cuddles on the couch and lots of laughing when we sit together. We recently watched Gummibär: The Yummy Gummy Search For Santa. Not familiar with this YouTube sensation? Check him out here. We were ready to watch and as a parent this Christmas film is a total let down.
The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa DVD
They travel in their plane to The North Pole. Once they arrive they meet the elves, who weren’t so nice either especially for being elves. There was a fun song the kids loved I’m a Gummy Bear, which was short lived as the elves stopped the music. They take off again where they find a moose, who tells them the aliens took Santa as they bet over a game of cards, whoever won, would get Santa. Rudy the Blue Nosed Moose is Santa’s navigation, so off they go again in hopes of finding Santa. They find Santa on an island a bit disoriented.
They tell him they have to go as it is Christmas, the alien who stole him wasn’t having that so they have a dance-off for Santa. The kids again, liked the songs. They find out that Allen the Alien took Santa because he wanted everyone on his planet to have the joy that Santa brings. Santa tells him to take his wand and be Santa then. Allen takes them all back to The North Pole in time to deliver presents.
When Gummibär arrives back home a letter is waiting to be read from Santa but Gummibär finds no presents and is devastated. Harry tells him it is better to give than receive and that is what they all did was give everyone Christmas by finding Santa. It ends with presents falling down the chimney.
The movie is only about 50 minutes long which is good for kids, but I honestly don’t feel this is an appropriate film for kids, especially younger ones. I mean it is about an abduction of Santa, with bullying, beer drinking and the characters are a bizarre. Santa bends over in one instance with his butt-crack showing. Gummibär is a scary kind-of guy walking around in his underpants. The only real part I enjoyed is when they said giving is better than receiving. Very disappointed in this film which is not rated. Nothing magical about this Christmas film.
You can pick the film up on Amazon.com
It’s good that it was short then if it was disappointing. I’ve never heard “Gummibar’s” music but I’ve heard kids like it. It sounds like a strange way to present Christmas to children.
I really respect bloggers that write honest reviews. Thank you!
I’ve never heard of his bear either… And I will not be buying his film! Wow I can’t believe there is bullying. And beer drinking?!
Sad isn’t it:(
Bullying and beer drinking? WTH? I definitley won’t be letting my kids watch this!
SERIOUSLY! Is it marketed for kids? Because there is honestly nothing about this that makes me think of ever letting my kids watch it.
Unfortunately, yes the email says this
“Gummibär: The Yummy Gummy Search For Santa DVD is the perfect holiday gift for animation fans, kids of all ages, families as well as anyone who loves Christmas movies”
I am appalled at the film.
I think the bullying is the part that most surprises me. With society being so hyper aware of this terrible issue, why would they portray this as ok in a “Christmas” show. Thanks for the heads up. Your review was well written with excellent examples.
Yep. We try to teach our children not to hurt others and right off the bat the movie is talking about fat Santa and how he shouldn’t eat all the cookies etc.
Ugh, this one isn’t a Christmas keeper, that is for sure. Thank you for the honest review Nichol, that is why I trust you and your blog before I shop!
Thanks Penelope:)
I would never have had this in my house anyway, because that bear drives me nuts. Thanks for the honest review and for letting parents know what kind of questionable behavior it portrayed.
I have never heard of this bear and I’m glad after reading your review! I’m not so sure I would want little ones watching a bear who walks around in his underwear either, I agree all of the characters just look add. Thanks for the honest review!
Yikes! Who comes up with these films and how do they actually get produced?