December 13, 2009
Not one of the best Santa Claus Movies but a nice Santa Movie.
David Huddleston,
Dudley Moore,
John Lithgow,
Judy Cornwell,
Christian Fitzpatrick
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After introducing how Santa and Mrs. Claus came to the North Pole and began their work delivering toys at Christmas time, this routine children's film segues into a story about an evil corporate magna... read more
Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc
Release Date: June 1, 1985
Keywords:
christmas movie,
santa claus,
john lithgow,
dudley moore,
Santa Claus ,
John Lithgow ,
Dudley Moore ,
David Huddleston
DVD Release Date: October 4, 2005
Stats: 805 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (805)
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October 1, 2009A fantastic cast and a magical film, I have such fond memories of watching this as a child. Unfortunately, on re-watching this last Christmas, I was horrified to realise this is an awful film. Still, I'm giving it a decent rating for the child inside.
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December 21, 2008This is one of the first Christmas movies I saw as a child. There is an evil toy manufacturer who tricks Patch (head elf) to produce toys to eliminate the need for Santa Claus but Santa saves the day. Hooray!
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August 17, 2007It wasn't a magical Christmas movie. You'd expect from the folks who brought us the Superman films, something called "Santa Claus - The Movie" would be truly amazing. But it was a dismal bore. Santa had no personality. Dudley was good as the bad Elf. There was no magic here.
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February 6, 2007I saw this as a kid and have always liked it. It doesn't take itself too serious and thats what makes it a fun watch.
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December 22, 2008It's more watchable than critics made it sound. The cast make it worth seeing for one thing.
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January 27, 2008I seen this when i was 6 and it still reminds me back to that christmas eve. Looking outside for Tim Allen to come see me :)
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December 22, 2011fb50316760One of the better Christmas movies, mostly due to some good performances. However, some of the wonder of Santa is lost in his efficiency contests and the fact that he is known throughout the world. He is basically a socialist toy company. The McDonald's commercial cracked me up, ... read more
Critic Reviews
March 13, 2007
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
September 27, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
Even though some of its special effects are now dated, Santa Claus: The Movie is a touching tale that deserves to be rediscovered by younger generations. Full Review
October 30, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Colorful super spectacle suffers from script, pacing.
March 27, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Here is a Christmas package that should have been left on the shelf.
April 11, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
So horrible I didn't even like it when I was a member of its target audience.
August 2, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Overblown and dull, it's not surprising that this film is largely forgotten.
July 26, 2002
Bob Grimm, Las Vegas Mercury
This is no Rudolph.
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