Generally received a 6.3/10 on IMDb and roughly 4.6/5 stars from viewers on Amazon Prime Video. Robbie the Reindeer (Animated Special)
The series, particularly the first special Hooves of Fire , follows Robbie (the son of Rudolph) as he tries to earn a spot on Santa’s sleigh team. Review Summary: Generally received a 6
Noted for its dry, British wit and celebrity voice cast (including Ardal O’Hanlon and Steve Coogan). It is often described as a "lost gem" of Christmas television. Hooves of Fire (TV Movie 1998) - IMDb It is often described as a "lost gem"
Reviewers praised the authentic Irish setting and Lacey Chabert's reliable performance. The film is noted for its heartwarming, "realistic" dialogue compared to some overly dramatic holiday tropes. Some viewers felt the chemistry between the leads
Some viewers felt the chemistry between the leads was average and that the "searching for family roots" subplot was underutilized.
It features Grade-A stop-motion animation similar to Wallace & Gromit .
A British stop-motion classic often aired during the holidays.