The Chubbchubbs! (2002)

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(140 ratings)

The unassuming patrons of an intergalactic watering hole come face to face with the most feared force in the galaxy in this computer animated sci-fi-adventure produced by Sony Pictures' Imageworks. The inhabitants of planet Glorf are a peaceful and fun-loving bunch, and between lovable hero… More The unassuming patrons of an intergalactic watering hole come face to face with the most feared force in the galaxy in this computer animated sci-fi-adventure produced by Sony Pictures' Imageworks. The inhabitants of planet Glorf are a peaceful and fun-loving bunch, and between lovable hero Meeper, songbird Diva, The ZyZaks and the ChubbChubbs, there's always some fun to be had in this faraway corner of the cosmos. When Meeper receives word that an alien menace has set their sights on Glorf, he attempts to warn the extraterrestrials who frequent the Ale-E-Inn of the impending danger. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Directed By: Eric Armstrong
Written By: Jeff Wolverton
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

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Leslie Katz, culturevulture.net
The film's lackluster story and older than dirt gags -- it makes The Flintstones look like Shakespeare! -- keep it from reaching the outer limits of enjoyment.
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
This is a cute CGI short, and it's easy to see why it beat out 'Mike's New Car' for the Oscar.

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Anthony L

It?s a fun short animation but I'm surprised it won an Oscar and even more surprised no one was sued by George Lucas! The Chubbchubbs save Xmas is not as good but still fun.
Matthew Y

With great looking and impressive animation usually reserved for Pixar, The Chubbchubbs! is a quality little animated short that in dripping with pop culture references. A Sci-Fi nerds little dream.
Steven V

The Chubbchubbs! is a nice animated short that won the Oscar in its category. There are a lot of references to science-fiction movies. Obvious references are Darth Vader, Yoda and Jar Jar… More
The Chubbchubbs! is a nice animated short that won the Oscar in its category. There are a lot of references to science-fiction movies. Obvious references are Darth Vader, Yoda and Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars and we see E.T. in a bicycle. Harder to find but also there are references to Alien, The Day the Earth Stood Still and Lost in Space. This movie is fun because you can spot the little references, but without those things it is quite good anyway. The animations are very well done, the story has a nice little twist and simply said, it is funny. Most animated short movies have the biggest laugh in the end, The Chubbchubbs! is no exception, but there are quite some good moments before that as well.

The Chubbchubbs! (2002)

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