The Santa Clause 2

  • 2002


MOVIE IS predictable original romantic horrible imaginative
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58 %
55 % Rotten
$ 172 Million
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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
Tim Allen and his team make it look easy, this putting on of ho ho hos in such a way that adults may find stocking stuffer laughs amid the general jin .. EW
3.8
Its more about charm and silliness than about great hulking multimillion dollar high tech effects. Rogerebert
2.0
Yes, it has Disneys meticulously imaginative art direction, and Allens comic timing is always a pleasure. Common Sense Media
4.5
A movie conscious, at every waking moment, of trying to out do its predecessor. Variety
1.0
You might find the syllables bah, hum, and bug dancing on your lips. The Guardian
1.3
On top of the awkward performances and lifeless direction, Santa Clause 2 also manages to be both sexist and racist.
2.0
Like its boffo predecessor from 1994, Santa Clause 2 is an amiable, formulaic holiday romp with the whole family in mind.
4.0
Sure, its cotton candy movie making with a totally predictable outcome. IGN
3.8
Kids probably will find it rip roaring holiday fun, and it is rated G to boot. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Christmas fare that manages to be entertaining for children and adults alike.
3.0
Like its predecessor, its no classic, but it provides a reasonably attractive holiday contraption, one that families looking for a clean, kid friendly .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The Santa Clause 2 is a worthy successor to the original 1994 film that is to say, anyone under age 10 will be enchanted; anyone over age 10 will have .. ReelViews
1.5
If you value your time and money, find an escape clause and avoid seeing this trite, predictable rehash. Usa Today
3.1
The Santa Clause Series The Santa Clause The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause (November 1/02) The Santa Clause 2 picks up a few years after the first o .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
The film is not a bad little light romantic comedy, but it isnt as good as the original film. Lariat
2.0
It simply feels like a marketing opportunity, without the sincerity and genuine warmth the Christmas season represents. Radio Times
3.5
With a decent and effective combination of touching, entertaining and often rather funny material, the film is one of those rare sequels thats as good .. Screen It
2.5
Lets put the tinsel back in Tinseltown!.The movie itself is pleasant enough. Cs Monitor
4.0
After all, the folks at Disney know a thing or two about movie magic, and in Santa Clause 2 theyve made a sequel that, for all of its plot preposterou .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
But Michael Lembecks direction is flat and the by committee script is all over the place. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
A cornucopia of delights. It is wonderfully funny and even romantic. Internet Reviews
2.0
In fact, slipshod pretty much describes the whole movie.The special effects are rarely convincing and sometimes downright lame. Mountain X
4.5
Its bigger, its warmer, its funnier, its meaner, its everything better than the original, which was highly entertaining in its own right.Christmas has ..
2.0
They thought they were saving for their kids education but were shocked to learn their money was gone The new owner of RESP dealer Heritage Education .. Toronto Star
3.5
This amusing and colorful sequel to The Santa Clause aroused my holiday spirit even more so than the original movie. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Capturing some but not all of the first films yuletide magic, this belated sequel pitches itself nicely between kiddie comedy and adult humour. Bbc
2.5
Overall: Brosnans best mission as Bond yet, and the most satisfying installment of the franchise in recent memory. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Surely, if a sequel was to be made, it should have been done five years ago, but I digress. The Movie Boy
2.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.8
Funny stuff.Sure Clause 2 is a little cartoonish a tad predictable and sometimes heavy handed with the message about the spirit of Christmas but its a .. Hollywood
3.0
The big guy needs a Mrs. in just as jolly Santa Clause 2 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tim Allen is witty and affable as Santa Claus in th .. Seattle Pi
4.0
The dialogue is clever and can appeal to both children and adults. Tony Medley
3.5
Holiday diversion Allen, no matter how far you stretch your imagination, is not a great actor. Cnn
3.1
And at least for hire director Michael Lembeck (a sitcom vet making his screen debut) managed to infuse the movie with a fun, touching, sweet spirit. Spliced Wire
2.0
Like most Disney releases, Santa Clause 2 is a conflagration of trite family film clichs and, as such, is logically, emotionally and spiritually wrong .. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Playful and light hearted, the story is a kids delight and bearable for parents, too, as long as you dont mind plot holes you could fly a sleigh throu .. E Online
4.5
While the film is not entirely successful, it still manages to string together enough charming moments to work. La Weekly
3.0
But like all the best Christmas pictures, this doesnt let the schmaltz swamp the wit or the charm and has a sledload of both. Games Radar
2.0
Fun for those for whom Hogwarts or Middle Earth are a little too tiring or scary, a cinematic lump of coal for everyone else. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.1
I dont care if you think Im a wimp, but I got all choked up more than once and even shed a few tears of joy. Ross Anthony
3.0
It turns out that there is a Mrs. Clause, specifying that if St. Nick doesnt take a bride by Christmas, hes out of a job. Killer Movie Reviews
1.9
In spite of the fact that the only reason this film exists is to make money off the success of the first, there are genuine moments of cuteness and be .. Movie Crypt
2.0
You dont have to load a film with shiny objects to make it interesting. Chron
1.5
But theres also a lot of cloying performances from child actors and unearned sentiment in great, glopping handfuls. ( Film Avclub
3.5
The script for SC2...is not perfect, but with Allens help it delivers more hits than misses. Film Quips Online
3.0
Didnt Dr. Seuss teach us all a long time ago that even if you stop the presents, you dont stop Christmas Decent Films
3.0
Anyone who has ever dreamed of a Santa who knows your hearts desire should feel a little tug at the heart when Santas own dreams come true. Guide Live
3.8
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma .. Freep
3.8
Has plenty of ingenious takes on North Pole mythology to skate over the rough spots of a scattered script. Denver Post
1.5
Those who stick with Clause 2 through its unpromising opening will be rewarded with a reasonably entertaining romantic comedy... James Sanford on Film
4.5
Theres just something about a dictator Santa with over sized tyrannical toy soldiers dumping buckets of coal on elves and Christmas toys that just doe ..
1.9
Its really obvious that the sequel was made only to cash in on the popularity of a much better original. I resent that kind of cynicism, especially in .. Aisle Seat
3.5
If you want to put your kids in the mood for Christmas, or just put the fear of being naughty in them this is the movie to see. You might just get a l .. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
However theres also stories about temperamental reindeer which arent good for anything including gags. Dark Horizons
3.0
You dont have to.This movie has a lot more in common with the Chris Tucker Jackie Chan Rush Hour movies or the Will Smith Martin Lawrence Bad Boys mov .. Abc News Go
3.8
A lot of these arguments arent really too important in the long run, however, because this isnt a movie in need of constructive thinking. Cinema Phile
1.9
...one of those sadistically cheerful holiday movies that have the distinct feel of a piece of candy cane getting stuck in your throat. Suburban Chicago News
2.0
...hopefully itll be at the dollar theatres by the time Christmas rolls around. Wait to see it then. Supercala.com
4.0
Any holiday movie that pokes fun at Charlie Sheen rebounding to the naughty list (I thought he cleaned up his act! Allen exclaims) deserves a little y .. Citysearch
3.8
Those of you who dont believe in Santa Claus probably also think that sequels can never capture the magic of the original. Well, this movie proves you .. Zap2it.com
2.5
While its not destined to become a Christmas classic, The Santa Clause 2 offers humor and holiday spirit that can be enjoyed by children and adults. Miami Herald
3.0
This harmless sugar plum of a movie is just that: a confection thats long on sweetness but unfortunately short on jokes that will amuse anyone over ag .. Journal News (Westchester, ..
3.0
Once again, Allen proves that he can be charming enough to carry a bad film on his shoulders and make you think that it wasnt so horrible.
2.5
It would be hard to imagine a family slipping in The Santa Clause 2 into the DVD player 20 years from now as part of a holiday tradition. Houston Community Newspape ..
4.0
The Santa Clause 2 proves itself a more streamlined and thought out encounter than the original could ever have hoped to be. CinemaBlend
4.5
Even a 4 year old can spot very early on who will be wearing the title of Mrs. Claus, but the ride to matrimony is well worth the trip.
2.0
In spite of featuring a script credited to no fewer than five writers, apparently nobody here bothered to check it twice. Bangor News
2.5
...stocks itself with unoriginal and cheap slapstick violence, cloying performances and ridiculously forced sight gags and smirking jokes that wouldnt ..
4.5
Although November 1 seems a bit early to get into the Christmas spirit, even for the most ardent holiday fanatics ... The Santa Clause 2 is enough to .. Pulse Weekly



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