The Happy Elf (2005)

This Rankin-Bass-like animated feature is a great new Christmas classic. Harry Connick Jr. makes a cool storyteller about the inhabitants of Bluesville and Eubie the elf's plan to redeem them from Santa's naughty list. The animation and voice talent (featuring Lewis Black, Mickey Rooney, and Rob Paulsen) together make for perfect schmaltz and holiday cheer. The Happy Elf was formerly available on Netflix via Instant Watch but is currently Unavailable, however, I was able to purchase my own copy. Yowza! 4.5 stars.