Fatman

Name: Fatman
Director: Eshom Nelms
Released: 2020

Eshom Nelms,
Ian Nelms

2020

Synopsis

A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.

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70
We Got This Covered
The end product is a hugely satisfying and wholly original Christmas pic that will no doubt become required viewing on an annual basis for those who prefer their holiday favorites to be a little less traditional.
70
Film Threat
If you’re hoping Fatman is an explosive, hog wild bullet storm of Christmas camp, dial back your expectations. There’s always next year. If you’re good, that is.
55
TheWrap
The goals of Fatman exceed its grasp; it wants to be funny but also grim but also realistic but also about Santa Claus. Had the film moved a few degrees in either direction, upping the dark humor or concentrating more on minimalist despair and brutal action, the Nelms brothers might have been onto something.
50
The Hollywood Reporter
As it moves toward a climax that will require Santa to connect with his inner action hero, the film works better than it should without being as enjoyable as its predecessor, the brothers' much less ambitious Small Town Crime.
50
Screen Daily
Fatman has its wicked charms, but ultimately this cheeky action-comedy is a lot of buildup without sufficient payoff.
40
Arizona Republic
At times it’s a learn-your-lesson story. At times it’s a shoot-’em-up that does not skimp on the gore. Whatever trope it dips into, it does so without much originality.
38
Slant Magazine
If it weren’t so airless, it’d be easier to appreciate Fatman a character study of Santa’s midlife woes.
25
New York Post
Gibson’s got another strong performance in him, I think, but this Christmas crapola sure ain’t it.