Dear Santa
IFC Films | Release Date: December 4, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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5
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1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Film ThreatLorry KiktaDec 17, 2020
Overall, I think this documentary is perfect, even if it is a bit of Christmas propaganda. Read full review
88
RogerEbert.comNell MinowDec 14, 2020
This film's message that it's truly better to give than receive is especially timely, combined with the now-nostalgic images of maskless people crowding together and giving each other hugs. Read full review
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 3, 2020
Pour a cup of cheer and toast filmmaker Dana Nachman for telling the stories of some of these elves and the families who have benefitted from the fruits of their tireless volunteer labor in Dear Santa, a sprightly feel-good documentary that comes at a time when we could use a lift — and serves as a reminder there are an awful lot of truly good people in this world. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustDec 3, 2020
There’s a much appreciated sweetness and innocence to what we witness, a truly diverse group of Americans selflessly helping one another, joy being their only compensation. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckNov 20, 2020
Dear Santa delivers a desperately needed dose of holiday cheer during these troubled times that will leave even the most Grinch-like of viewers bathed in their own tears. Read full review
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