SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Tayloriona Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) "Ziggy's Gift" is an animated television special from 1982, so this one has its 35th anniversary this year. It runs for 25 minutes and was directed by Richard Williams, who was already an Oscar winner at that point and is way into his 80s today. The story and script are by Tom Wilson, his only credit sadly as Ziggy never returned to the screen despite the strong reception here. This one won an Emmy and rightfully so. To me, there is something really charming to this one in terms of animation, comedy and the spirit. First of all, you really can't not like Ziggy and the supporting characters are all great fun to watch, like the police officer, the turkey salesman, the other Santa etc. There are hilarious moments on several occasions, most of all the one when Ziggy gets pulled away near the end while holding on to his magic bag and pulling the other Santa with him. The animals in this scene provide additional hilarity that culminates when the police guy sees what's going on before everybody starts singing a Christmas song, so the film delivers in terms of the music too. Speaking of animals, the turkey release scene was a nice one for an animal lover like myself, even if the life in the city may not suit them. But at the very core, it was really effective and I also like how the turkeys are not depicted as cute little birdies or anything. It's not a cringeworthy sob story or anything. The realistic comedy element is never left out of sight. All in all, an amazing watch and a definite contender for one of the best short films I've seen in all 2017. Highly recommended, especially during the season.

gwalsh1 Such a nice film. Great for any age. The storyline is typical Ziggy. The guy always wants to do good for people, and he has the same life troubles as the rest of us. The perfect icon of everything that is every person. Ziggy's Gift is the perfect date movie, especially in early courtship with someone. The holiday theme only adds to the heartfelt sentiments that are soooo Ziggy. It's a great film for the whole family to watch too. I can see grandparents and kids as young as 3 or 4 watching this together. Ziggy is great and Mr. Wilson deserves a lot of credit for taking the chance to extend him beyond the print pages. He created a classic flick to be enjoyed every holiday season.

lylee I completely agree with the last person who posted on this, which was over a year ago. "Ziggy's Gift" is is one of the top 3 Christmas specials ever made, right up there with Charlie Brown and the Grinch. In fact, I'd even go so far as to say it's better than Grinch (though Charlie Brown is still my favorite). It's heartwarming without being sappy, witty without being jaded, and laugh-out-loud funny without being crude. My family has it on Beta - which, for the record, still works! - and we watch it just about every Christmas, along with the other two classics. I'm sorry it seems to have been completely forgotten, because it really is (or should have been) one for the ages.

Peter (3_Beekman_Place) This is a classic Christmas cartoon that deserves to be watched every year. Why it's not shown anymore is beyond me, but I bought this on video YEARS ago. It's a typical feel good story, like Charlie Brown or The Grinch... but it's simpler. Ziggy wants to help others during the holiday season. He takes a job ringing a bell, dressed like Santa and collect for the poor. But the man who hired him is running a scam and keeping the money. There's also a thief, who's after Ziggy and his money. And a cop... who's after the phony Santas. But more than the money, the thief wants the kettle, for it seems to have magical powers. The thief reaches in for something for himself and finds the kettle empty. Ziggy uses it to help others. It will make you feel great and want to watch it every year!