The Boss Baby Christmas Special is a fun attempt to extend the charm of the original film, but I found it to be somewhat lacking in comparison. The special captures the quirky humor and playful spirit of the Boss Baby franchise, and the animation maintains the bright, colorful style that I enjoyed in the movie. The holiday theme adds a nice seasonal touch, and the special manages to deliver a few chuckles with its holiday-centric antics.
However, the special doesn't quite live up to the original film's appeal. The plot feels thin and less engaging, relying on recycled jokes and predictable scenarios that didn't capture the same freshness as before. The characters, while familiar, don't have the same depth or development as in the original, making their interactions feel more superficial. Additionally, the special's shorter runtime limits its ability to build a meaningful or memorable story.
In summary, The Boss Baby Christmas Special is a decent holiday diversion with some of the original film's charm but falls short in both creativity and depth, making it feel like an inferior extension of the franchise.