The Pups' Christmas: Pure, chaotic holiday sugar

Is this worth your time?

Look, if you’re looking for high-concept storytelling, keep walking. You’ll probably hate this if you need a plot that goes somewhere. But if you’ve got ten minutes and just want to feel like a kid again—or if you happen to be a dog person—this is pure gold. 🎄

There is no grand message here. It is just puppies being puppies. They trip over their own paws. They chew on things they shouldn't. It’s all very simple and honestly, that’s refreshing after sitting through something as bleak as Drifting Souls.

The joy of the mess

The animation style has that classic, bouncy energy that Hanna and Tyer were so good at. You can tell they had fun drawing the way these little guys tumble over each other. It’s not smooth, but it feels alive.

There’s a specific moment where one of the pups gets tangled in some ribbon that made me laugh out loud. It’s not clever writing, but the timing is just perfect. Sometimes a movie doesn't need to be a masterpiece to be exactly what you need on a Tuesday morning.

• The sound effects are delightfully cartoony.
• The way they slide on the floor is *pure physics-defying fun*.
• I counted at least three different types of toy cars, which felt like a nice touch for the era.

Compared to the stuffy atmosphere in The Countess of Monte Cristo, this feels like taking a deep breath of fresh air. It’s short, it’s sweet, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. It doesn't try to be anything other than a snapshot of a good morning.

I found myself wishing the whole thing was just a little bit longer. Maybe add a scene where they try to eat a gingerbread man? I don't know. The ending felt a bit abrupt, like someone pulled the plug on the projector early.

Still, for what it is, it hits the spot. It's not going to win any awards, but it made me smile. And honestly? That's enough. 🐶