Review of Get Santa (2014) by Marilena G — 10 Jan 2015

Really cool Christmas movie. Funny and cute.

This review of Get Santa (2014) was written by Marilena G on 10 Jan 2015.

Get Santa has generally received positive reviews.

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 04 Dec 2014

Christopher Smith, better known for horror films such as Triangle and Severance than yuletide mush, does a fair job of adding some grit to…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 01 Jan 2017

Even though Get Santa isn't the best family-friendly Christmas comedy out there, Jim Broadbent shines brightly in the titular role and the…

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By Xan Brooks (287) for Guardian (4,584) on 04 Dec 2014

The film is listing, overladen with cheap trinkets. Dogged, heartfelt acting works hard to prop it up…

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By Alistair Harkness (1,042) for Scotsman (1,471) on 08 Dec 2014

Flatulent reindeer, sugary sentimentality, ropey effects and a rubbish riff on The Shawshank Redemption…

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By Tim Robey (1,578) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 05 Dec 2014

You’ve got to take the rough with the smooth, and there’s a lot of smooth here…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 30 Dec 2017

Get Santa is a mess. However, despite some questionable character decisions (GO SEE YOUR PAROLE OFFICER…

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By Leslie Felperin (768) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 10 Dec 2014

Some parts – the solid cast, a few well-turned one-liners – are really quite good indeed, although viewers have to wade through a moderate…

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By Alan W (854) on 18 Dec 2014

Awesome movie very funny good story good cast and a real festive treat for all for all kids big and small all in all its a 7 out of 10 loved it…

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By Coral W (5) on 02 Feb 2015

A nice Christmas movie. Nothing special though, just average. Definitely worth watching once…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 02 Dec 2014

There’s enough sly wit in the margins to engage the grown-ups and the whole thing conveys Christmas cheer without being overly cynical…

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