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The Santa Clause (1994)

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Reviews Counted:21

Fresh:11

Rotten:10

Average Rating:3.7/10

Consensus: The Santa Clause is utterly undemanding, but it's firmly rooted in the sort of good old-fashioned holiday spirit missing from too many modern yuletide films.

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When Santa Claus gets killed in a freak accident after being startled on the rooftop of a house, it looks like Christmas is ruined. But fortunately, just before his death, the jolly, gift-giver... When Santa Claus gets killed in a freak accident after being startled on the rooftop of a house, it looks like Christmas is ruined. But fortunately, just before his death, the jolly, gift-giver passed the torch to ad executive Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), who finishes the job of bestowing holiday cheer on all. When he finally reaches on the North Pole, however, Scott learns that he can't give up the job -- he's become the next Santa Claus. (THAT'S the Santa Clause!). Scott returns home, only to find himself slowly changing into the pudgy, white-haired old man so beloved of children... and to find that everyone around him considers him utterly and completely mad. [More]

Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Peter Boyle

Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Peter Boyle, Eric Lloyd, Mary Gross, David Krumholtz, Larry Brandenburg, Paige Tamada, Judith Scott

Director: John Pasquin

Director: John Pasquin
Screenwriter: Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick
Composer: Michael Convertino

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Jan 1, 1996

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  • The Santa Clause
  • Superstar comedian and Golden Globe(R) winner Tim Allen shines bright in Disney's magical, larger-than-life hit comedy that People Magazine dubbed "the most playfully amusing, inventive cinematic ... fable in several decades!" Rooftop clatter leads to merry adventure after Santa falls down on the job, and Scott Calvin's son Charlie convinces dad to try on the red suit. Eight reindeer pilot the pair to the North Pole, where they soon discover that by donning the famous suit, dad must now accept all of Santa's duties! Over the next year, a surprised, not-so-jolly Scott grows a Santa-sized tummy and beard, causing friends, family, and business associates to wonder if he's lost his marbles -- all except Charlie, who thinks his dad is perfectly suited for his new job! Each well-kept secret of the North Pole is revealed in Disney's hilarious and heartwarming tale that's "destined to become a holiday classic" (New York Post). Now you can unwrap all the magic of the holidays any day of the year!
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    Full Review Source: Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD | comment Comment
    11/11/06
    Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD

    ...offering only two language choices, a chapter search, and a trailer on the regular-edition DVD seems plain stingy.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    12/07/03
    John J. Puccio
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    The Special Edition remains a gentle bit of whimsy, a sweet fantasy for children and adults alike.

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    12/07/03
    John J. Puccio
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    Full Review Source: dvdmg.com | comment Comment
    11/13/02
    dvdmg.com

    The new DVD doesn’t have enough extras to merit its special-edition packaging, but the kids will probably have fun anyway.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
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