Michael_Elliott Chubbchubbs!, The (2003)** 1/2 (out of 4) Oscar-winning animated short has an alien working at an alien bar of all places where he dreams of becoming a singer. He hasn't any talent or a good voice but he finally gets his shot after something happens. Going into this film knowing it's an "Oscar-winner" is certain a burden as this thing isn't anything great and having that certain label put on it just makes people, such as myself, go into the film with much higher expectations. Once you get over the fact that it has an Oscar you're left with a mildly entertaining little film. I wouldn't call it a good one as I was never really caught up in the story going on and I can't even say it's the greatest short out there dealing with someone not having the greatest talent in the world. Where the short does work is in the color department as the visual style is quite impressive and the rainbow of sorts colors really jump out at you.

Enchorde Recap: Meeper is the janitor at the bar, but has dreams of becoming a singer and performing on stage. Now, all is en jeopardy though, the dreaded Chubbchubbs are coming! Comments: Typical Pixar, which means a great short with high quality. This little movie excels in three categories. First of animation. No flaws there. No flaws at all. Second. Humor. Typical of Pixar attention has been paid to the story as well as animation. This is not just a short to flaunt their animation ability. This is also a short story with good humor and a good plot. Third. References. They're everywhere. Can you catch them all, I sure didn't on the first try.9/10

ezziebaby I didn't realize it was on my Men in Black II DVD until I read a DVD review on the internet. So I took a look at it, and it's my favorite animated movie (topping Aladdin, now that's a surprise!)Everyone should buy themselves a copy of this piece.

Robert Reynolds I saw this as an added extra on the DVD Special Edition of Men In Black II. The movie was thoroughly forgettable, but The Chubbchubbs was worth the price of admission alone! Only about five minutes in length, but packs in quite a bit for such a comparatively short piece. It has the best bar scene since Star Wars (check out the "cameos"), unusual renditions of "Respect" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and some truly side-splitting one-liners! If Men In Black II had one-tenth the charm, wit and creativity of this little thing, it would have been worth watching. The Chubbchubbs was nominated for, and could well win, the Academy Award for Animated Short. That would suit me just fine. Highly recommended.