Review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) by Ted W — 17 Dec 2017

A great movie that has been unfairly criticised over the years, a wonderful magical film for all the family to enjoy.

This review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was written by Ted W on 17 Dec 2017.

Santa Claus: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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