Did a little NetFlixing for this one. It's basically everything you expect from Colbert, gimmicky, full of cliches, borderline offensive and a lot of fun. The opening song and dance makes the whole show worthwhile. Insane dancing, special effects so bad they're a joke (literally) and a tune that won't get out of your head.
Past that, it goes the standard way of all variety shows. A plot so thin you can see through it while musical guest after guest stops by for a song. The only real saving grace there is the top caliber of stars he got, Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Feist, John Legend and Toby Keith. All big names and while it's apparent some of their hearts just aren't in it (I'm looking at you Toby), others give it all they have (There's a reason Costello's practically a co-star in this). Legend seems to have a terrible time just delivering lines, but it's all soul once the band starts. Truth be told, it's all pre-recorded music, and that makes it even more tragic when I see a bored star on screen sounding bored. Guess it fits.
As you'd expect, Colbert does a lot of shilling and it IS a little strange to watch a DVD where they're advertising for that DVD, but it's all in fun and everyone who's watching knew it was coming.
Past that, there's an Advent calendar, alternate endings and an extra song. My favorite special feature is a video of a yule log, only in this video they throw a stack of books on top to burn every few minutes. Something that'd be great to just sneak into a party and wait for someone to notice.
This is what I'm looking for in a Christmas show. It's all about Christmas and good old fashioned fun. Can't imagine busting this out to watch any other time, but definitely something to watch Christmas Eve.
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