The Santa Clause

  • 1994


MOVIE IS uncomfortable emotional wonderful anticipated comedic
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$ 190 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.1/5
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1.5
The scenario is more plausible than it sounds: From the looks of SC3, these things cant be hard to make. Av Club
3.1
The Santa Clause (so named after the clause on Santas calling card that requires Scott to take over the job) is often a clever and amusing movie, and .. Rogerebert
4.0
The jokes in this movie are just as funny for adults as for kids. Common Sense Media
4.5
The movie steers a shrewd course between bracing cynicism and old fashioned make believe. Time Out
3.5
But thats the price of kids and Christmas.Say so long to cynicism.
3.5
Kids of most ages will be able to follow and enjoy this comic fantasy.
4.5
The problem, of course, isthat Carols parents dont know about Scotts secret identity. Screen Daily
2.5
Okay, so it cant hold a comedic candle to A Christmas Story, but I can guarantee that if you take your kids to The Santa Clause, youll never again hav ..
2.0
Theres elves, Lapland, toy factories and sleighs but none of it connects.
2.5
The special effects are good enough to hold the story together, but theres nothing innovative or eye opening. ReelViews
4.4
Its an ideal debut vehicle for the talents of TV sitcom star Tim Allen (Home Improvement). Tv Guide
3.1
I normally dont likeTim Allen, but this movie has charm to spare and its hard to resist.The new disc comes with lots of kid friendly extras and is ava .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
...a perfectly watchable yet entirely unmemorable family friendly... Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Review Our Score by David Parkinson Tim Allen made his feature debut in this engaging yuletide comedy, which is likely to appeal to the whole family a .. Radio Times
3.1
Still, except for a few mildly vulgar gags, the film is pleasant enough family fare, and most audiences wont be disturbed by its shortcomings. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
In fact, it opts for pleasant Christmas fantasy instead of phony sentimentality.
0.0
Awful Adults We know now that Scott Calvin only cares about himself, but what about the other adults Film Inquiry
3.1
What is surprising about her direction is the emotional power she is able to pack into some scenes, especially the climax and the surprisingly moving .. Mr Brown Movies
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
4.0
Although the spirit of Christmas surely prevails, theres a real edge to this picture, yet it doesnt cut out the youngsters who will find so much to em .. La Times
0.6
Is the Christmas spirit of those old style movies consonant with an age obsessed with trickle down economics, New Age blather, fast food, no fault div .. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
...the closest thing weve had in the last twenty years to a genuine Christmas classic. Movie Metropolis
3.8
When so many other comedies are falling flat, The Santa Clause has enough cumulative laughs to make it a likely holiday hit. Seattle Times
3.0
I was surprised to find The Santa Clause rather easier to take than anticipated. Articles Orlando Sentinel
2.5
Like most modern fantasies, The Santa Clause isnt very clear about the rules governing Scotts new powers. Articles Philly
1.9
Is it just me, or is this whole idea on the sick side Imagine how uncomfortable this jolly little yarn would be for divorced parents and their childre .. Articles Philly
3.1
It tries so hard, the best it can do is please some of the people some of the time.The best it can do is still pretty good. Articles Baltimore Sun
3.5
Even if the film bogs down a touch in its own sense of cuteness near the end, this film will do as a family wide X mas time waster if everyone has Its .. Net Flix
4.0
Whether youve been naughty or nice, The Santa Clause is an irresistible holiday treat to brighten everyones spirit. Articles Sun Sentinel
4.5
You can get the same emotional and imaginative kick staying home and rereading your Christmas cards. Content Time
4.5
Home Improvement fans will find plenty of laughs and may even consent to going to this movie with their little brothers and sisters. Nytimes



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