Review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) by Joey E — 27 Dec 2011

Ah, random Christmas vacation Netflix instant watching. The gems ye reveal...

This review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was written by Joey E on 27 Dec 2011.

Santa Claus: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ted W (1,490) on 17 Dec 2017

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

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 02 Jan 2016

Extremely boring and unimaginative.Lacks the Christmas magic.Totally and extremely forgettable…

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By David W (2,010) on 04 Nov 2017

As an eight year old child, I recall this movie as a highlight to my Christmas holiday in 1985…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 05 Oct 2012

A young street kid and rich kid assist Santa Claus in saving Xmas from a greedy toymaker…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 31 Oct 2016

This is the best Santa Claus film I have ever seen. If any film can make you believe in Santa, then this is it…

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By Laura D (489) on 28 Dec 2014

Even though the Super Dooper Looper was totally unnecessary and somehow John Lithgow's character is still alive (making sound in outer space),…

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By Rachel B (2) on 29 Dec 2018

The atmosphere of this movie is pure magic and it's a movie that I will watch over and over again…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 20 Dec 2011

Loved this as a kid and still love it now but the best bit is I can watch it with ilena now. It's such a wonderful story :)…

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By Linda M (501) on 25 Aug 2012

I remember being in awe of this movie, especially when seeing the glorious red sleigh - Later in life I saw this movie and felt quite dissappointed…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Film Frenzy (85) on 29 Dec 2018

The sets frequently look chintzy and cheap, with Santa's workshop bringing to mind a prison sweat shop as much as a toy factory…

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