Powerpuff Girls: 'Twas The Fight Before Christmas

Powerpuff Girls: 'Twas The Fight Before Christmas is a festive, action-packed animated television movie from the year 2003. Featuring the fan-favorite trio of Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup, this 44-minute, festive special places our beloved child heroes in the face of a tricky Christmas challenge. With the acclaimed voice talents of Tom Kenny, Jennifer Hale, Mike Bell, and Jeff Bennett, the film takes Powerpuff Girls' cartoon—beloved for its sharp wit, gender stereotypes subversion, and dynamic action sequences—into the warmth and cheer of the holiday season.

The movie commences at the wake of Christmas time in the city of Townsville, with all of its citizens basking in the spirit of peace and goodwill. Our superheroines, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, are just as exhilarated about the coming holidays as the other children. While everything seems to be calm and festive in the city, the villainous Princess Morbucks, voiced by Jennifer Hale, is up to no good.

Princess Morbucks, a spoiled and petty girl, is furious at never having received her yearly Christmas desire of becoming a Powerpuff Girl, despite her greed and everlasting tyranny. And this year, she’s determined to change Santa's mind. Sneaking into the North Pole, Princess decides to rewrite the Naughty list, turning the tables. Meanwhile, even the jovial mood of Christmas can't nullify the endless chaos that engulfs the city of Townsville, a constant threat that frequently calls upon its vigilante group, the Powerpuff Girls.

Just as everyone gears up for a joyful holiday, things around Townsville start to become unusually chaotic and challenging. Santa Claus, played by Mike Bell, has been led to believe that all the children of the world, except for Princess, have been naughty, due to Princess' cunning trickery. Consequently, only Princess Morbucks finds herself on the Nice list, receiving a colossal pile of presents from Santa, primarily the coveted Powerpuff Girls’ superpowers she had always yearned for.

The story further spirals into a classic battle of good versus evil, as the Powerpuff girls have to set records straight before Christmas is ruined for all the kids in the world and to stop Morbucks from creating havoc with her freshly gained powers. Blossom, smart and resourceful, Buttercup, energetic and strong-witted, and Bubbles, cheerful and kind-hearted, have to use their combined powers to avert the impending disaster and reinstate the spirit of Christmas in Townsville.

This exciting blend of the holiday spirit with the timeless conflict between the Powerpuff Girls and their arch-nemesis Princess Morbucks results in an animated feature that appeals to a wider audience. It serves as a testament to the strength and determination of the Powerpuff Girls, who, despite everything, stand tall and fight for what’s right. At the same time, the Christmas theme provides a warm, comforting backdrop to the intense action sequences, along with many unexpected turns, adding to the movie's charm.

Tom Kenny, lending his voice to the Narrator and the Mayor, ensures the story weaves with his characteristic humor and charm that keep fans enchanted. Hale, Bell, and Bennett jointly bring an unforgettable mix of humor, wit, and tension to the tale, making it equally engaging for both younger children and adults.

Powerpuff Girls: 'Twas The Fight Before Christmas celebrates the strength of unity, the joy of goodness, and the spirit of kindness, wrapped in snow-covered action sequences. Similarly to all of the Powerpuff Girls' adventures, it is a captivating roller coaster of emotions and escalated suspense, combined with tenderness and comedy that makes it a must-watch for fans of the series and newcomers alike. Indeed, the movie signifies the triumph of good over evil in the most delightful, festive way possible.

Thanks to the capable direction and creative story-telling, the film doesn’t disappoint, serving as an engaging addition to the well-loved series. Providing good, clean fun with a dash of holiday spirit, this Powerpuff Girls outing is an absolute delight that will not only amuse but also infuse the Christmas spirit in its viewers.