The Santa Clause

    The Santa Clause
    1994

    Synopsis

    On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.

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    Cast

    • Tim AllenScott Calvin
    • Judge ReinholdNeil
    • Wendy CrewsonLaura
    • Eric LloydCharlie
    • David KrumholtzBernard
    • Larry BrandenburgDetective Nunzio
    • Mary GrossMs. Daniels
    • Paige TamadaJudy the Elf
    • Peter BoyleMr. Whittle
    • Judith ScottSusan Perry

    Recommendations

    • 88

      TV Guide Magazine

      Nevertheless, The Santa Clause is a charming, if mild, fantasy, distinguished by a gentle directorial touch that strikes a deft balance between dramatic and fantastic elements.
    • 80

      Los Angeles Times

      All of the film's technical and creative contributions are top-notch, but as it should be, it's the people who win us over. [11 Nov 1994 Pg. F10]
    • 70

      Washington Post

      The personable star of the TV series "Home Improvement" turns this Walt Disney film around. He may not be as effervescent as, say, Robin Williams, but he's full of understated, ticklish charm.
    • 63

      Chicago Sun-Times

      The Santa Clause (so named after the clause on Santa's calling card that requires Scott to take over the job) is often a clever and amusing movie, and there's a lot of fresh invention in it.
    • 50

      ReelViews

      The Santa Clause isn't an unmitigated disaster, but it's also a whole lot less impressive than it could be.
    • 50

      Austin Chronicle

      Actually, this souped-up sled is a perfect vehicle for TV star/comedian Tim Allen and, despite its formulaic chassis, he takes us through a few interesting twists and turns.
    • 50

      Entertainment Weekly

      Watch for the ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' syndrome: In Santa drag and padded for laughs, Scott demonstrates how to be a more sensitive, more funsy parent than boring old Mom.
    • 40

      Empire

      The film drops from obvious comedy into a ready melt slush which no amount of make-up and special effects can rescue.

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