Plot: What’s it about?
The time of year when even cold hearted folks warm up, Christmas is a magical time and everyone seems to cheer up. You see presents exchanged, lights hung on houses, trees raised, decorations placed, and all kinds of other traditions, all to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. As wonderful as Christmas can be, a small number of folks dislike, even hate the holidays. One such humbug is Mr. G, the evil force that tries to use his resources to shut down things he despises. Now Mr. G has his sights on Christmas and if his plan works, not only will he never be bothered by the holiday again, but no one will ever be able to celebrate either. Few have the power to stand up to Mr. G and his goons, but there is one group that could foil his evil plot to ruin Christmas. Yes, those hotties with shotties, the Bikini Bandits are poised to step in and take on Mr. G, as even hard ass babes like them love to get down for Christmas. The path to success is littered with all manner of danger however, from voodoo to zombies to high ranking politicians, but these chicks can handle it all. With guns blazing, bodies gleaming, and fury burning, the Bikini Bandits go head to head with Mr. G’s forces. But can even these stunning ladies save the holiday, or is Christmas doomed?
If you thought the Bikini Bandits were wild in real life, then you’ll be stunned by all the insane antics they indulge in as animated characters. Yes, those sexy bandits are back and this time, they’re fully animated and on a mission to save Christmas. All the usual elements are here, such as high powered weapons, super fast cars, and hot asses, but there is more to this tale than tail. Bikini Bandits Save Christmas also has zombie strippers, voodoo, and a sense of humor that is sure to land all involved on Santa’s list of naughty people. But is this as much fun as the previous Bikini Bandits adventures, or this is just a cheap ass attempt to gouge more cash from fans of the hotties involved? As expected, the movie is unusual and has a lot of quirks, but the Bikini Bandits style is on full display, so fans should be pleased. The animation is rather simple, but fun to watch and has a lot of style, just don’t expect detailed, fluid animation. The writing is solid also, as far as Bikini Bandits material goes, so the jokes are groaners at times, but still offer some laughs. A lot of focus is on sex related jokes, but you’ll also find some action and yes, even naked chicks as the movie rolls on. I can’t say Bikini Bandits Save Christmas is a great movie, but it has some moments, to be sure. I think if you enjoyed the previous Bikini Bandits releases, then you’ll want to look into this one, as it continues in the same line. Image’s disc has some fun extras to boot, so Bikini Bandits Save Christmas is recommended, especially in the holiday season.
Video: How does it look?
Bikini Bandits Save Christmas is presented in full frame, as intended. This looks more than solid, though as I mentioned, the visuals aren’t too refined. This is due to the rather basic animation style however, not this transfer, so no worries there. The image is clean and reasonably sharp, so all the wild sights come through well. The colors are bold and vivid, while black levels look good also, though the animation style isn’t refined enough to have a true polished texture. But for what it is, this presentation is quite good and offers up about the best possible visual presence, which is all we can ask.
Audio: How does it sound?
A basic, but passable soundtrack is found here, one which sounds good, but reveals the production’s limitations. So all the elements are in order, but the overall sound design is simplistic and not too memorable. I did notice some decent separation effects, so at least there is some added life at times, when needed. But there isn’t as much depth and power as I would like, given the action slant the film leans on. You can also tell some live audio is used, as dialogue is a tad distant in some scenes, though never to an extreme level. In most scenes, the vocals are loud and clear, while sound effects are more than acceptable. The musical soundtrack packs a nice punch however, as it seems to have been given a lot of attention. So not the best track out there, but for the material, the audio is well presented.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc includes a riotous Christmas special with the Bikini Bandits, a music video, and two holiday themed visual reels.
