Santa vs. the Snowman (2002)
78 %
Reviews Counted: 23 Fresh: 18 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 6.9/10
Runtime: 33 mins
Theatrical Release: Nov 1, 2002 Limited
Box Office: $9,718,068
Synopsis: From the Academy Award nominated team that brought you Jimmy Neutron, comes the first-ever 3D holiday IMAX film, Santa Vs. The Snowman. Santa vs. The Snowman tells the story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa's Village, only to ultimately wage war on... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Jonathan Winters, Steve Oedekerk, Ben Stein, Victoria Jackson
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Fluffy, schizophrenic (there's liberal borrowing from both Care Bears and The Empire Strikes Back) and oddly annoying.
11/18/05
A mildly diverting seasonal entry that should amuse the small fry while giving their parents a couple of chuckles and a few perplexing moments.
11/29/04
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one twisted, hilarious and visually stunning IMAX 3D short film that could stand toe-to-toe with the wackiest episode of South Park (minus the vulgarity)
11/21/04
Odds are that your family will enjoy “Santa vs. the Snowman,” an oddball animated Christmas tale in IMAX.
11/17/04
This film is a tongue-in-cheek story about a nameless Snowman at the North Pole who declares war on Santa because of jealousy.
05/26/04
Oedekerk ... and his team have taken the traditional animation techniques to another level -- creating snowflakes that seem to fall into the audience -- and they pull the viewers into the film.
11/28/03
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The film has a few cute ideas and several modest chuckles but it isn’t exactly kiddie-friendly… Alas, Santa is more ho-hum than ho-ho-ho and the Snowman (who never gets to play that flute) has all the charm of a meltdown.
12/08/02
Harmless entertainment for kids and just smart enough to appeal to parents.
11/15/02
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The action sequences are fun and reminiscent of combat scenes from the Star Wars series.
11/14/02
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It is best appreciated as an immersion in a three-dimensional toyland outfitted with enough whimsical gadgetry to fill a thousand playrooms.
11/08/02
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Its frequently clever script has appeal for kids, who won't understand the innuendo, and parents, who are likely to note that, at 32 minutes, Santa doesn't overstay its welcome.
11/08/02
A dazzling thing to behold -- as long as you're wearing the somewhat cumbersome 3D goggles the theater provides.
11/08/02
The holiday message of the 37-minute Santa vs. the Snowman leaves a lot to be desired.
11/08/02
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