Colin Jacobson of DVD Movie Guide criticized the film for its "barely living up to Saturday morning standards" animation, lack of subtlety as for its morals, its "forgettable" songs, and the inclusion of Debit, making Scrooge's later transformation "less impressive and surprising". Some of the "notable" voice cast members were also noted for their "really poor" work.
Colin Jacobson's review of the film highlights its failure to meet certain standards, particularly in terms of animation, moral depth, musical impact, and voice acting, which ultimately affected the overall impact of Scrooge's transformation.