The Santa Clause

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 11, 1994

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 98 Ratings

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smiyamotNov 29, 2015

Tim Allen has a certain comedic delivery style; this movie fits him perfectly. I'm surprised at the critics score; it's one of my favorite Christmas movies and I have the DVD. Tim is your stereotype toy designer solely interested in makingTim Allen has a certain comedic delivery style; this movie fits him perfectly. I'm surprised at the critics score; it's one of my favorite Christmas movies and I have the DVD. Tim is your stereotype toy designer solely interested in making a buck when "there arose such a clatter." Yup, Tim becomes Santa and his whole world turns upside down. Duh, who wouldn't? Throughout the movie, Tim's low voice comic retorts are hilarious. Maybe the low score Users and the critics didn't like that type of humor.… Expand

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AmazingWatchDec 4, 2011

Love this holiday film, one of the best holiday movies ever made! There is so much laugh-out-load moments for all the family with such a lovely cast, an amazing story line and a warming family movie!

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ZilcellNov 27, 2011

The Santa Clause is an instant Christmas classic. A unique idea brought to life with a great story, and good acting, especially with a great performance from Tim Allen.

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Trev29Dec 26, 2013

A charming Christmas movie that never gets old. It is funny and full of holiday spirit. The other ones aren't very good, but this ones is worth seeing. A delightful movie.

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beingryanjudeDec 26, 2014

A Christmastime classic. A Christmas Eve tradition in my house. The Santa Clause is an unusually smart and telling Christmas tale - with a handful of fun performances.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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csw12Jan 7, 2013

The Santa Clause is a great family film for the holidays. Can be a bit dumb from time to time but Tim Allen seems to love what he is doing which pays off in the film.

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MovieGuysApr 13, 2014

The Santa Clause is a welcome cheer to the holiday season, but ultimately it fails to deliver anything new than what we already know. It's very predictable, superficial slush.

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FreedomFightersOct 31, 2016

"The Santa Clause" is undemanding yet still considerably fun. It's not the greatest Christmas film ever, but it's reasonably fun and merry and features a good performance by Tim Allen. If you're looking for something a little different for"The Santa Clause" is undemanding yet still considerably fun. It's not the greatest Christmas film ever, but it's reasonably fun and merry and features a good performance by Tim Allen. If you're looking for something a little different for Christmas time, "The Santa Clause" is good fun for the whole family.… Expand

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FuturedirectorJul 17, 2016

Tim Allen's somehow unforgettable interpretation and the surprisingly entertaining storytelling of this Christmas-classic are enough to make Santa Clause worth a look from family.

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The3AcademySinsDec 25, 2019

The Santa Clause can get tedious at times, but this movie is not only saved, but elevated by Tim Allen's ingenious performance. This is absolutely one of the best roles Tim Allen has ever played, and this unique and fun interpretation of theThe Santa Clause can get tedious at times, but this movie is not only saved, but elevated by Tim Allen's ingenious performance. This is absolutely one of the best roles Tim Allen has ever played, and this unique and fun interpretation of the Santa legend is not easily forgotten. Its easy to see why many people find this to be a holiday hit!… Expand

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JPKDec 25, 2019

Lots Of Fun
With a great cast, and likable lead, The Santa Clause is a great film to watch during the holidays.

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superfrog281Apr 23, 2023

Tim Allen is absolutely charming as Santa Claus. He brings the inspiration from Home Improvement and implements it in this family comedy classic about a child's dad being Santa. I think this movie as a nice tone and a heartwarming story thatTim Allen is absolutely charming as Santa Claus. He brings the inspiration from Home Improvement and implements it in this family comedy classic about a child's dad being Santa. I think this movie as a nice tone and a heartwarming story that it could charm Tim Allen fans too in looking for holiday cheer.… Expand

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IsaacVJun 17, 2010

An oddball tale but to quote Roger Ebert: a lot of fresh invention in it.

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cbeers2513Dec 18, 2013

Santa Clause is the frosting on the Christmas cake, that good gift that you weren't hoping for, probably will play with for a short time, and then ignore for a long time. While some jokes are great and the premise is innocent, Tim Allen'sSanta Clause is the frosting on the Christmas cake, that good gift that you weren't hoping for, probably will play with for a short time, and then ignore for a long time. While some jokes are great and the premise is innocent, Tim Allen's Santa is neither endearing nor memorable. The movie features plenty of great ideas, but lacks substance to make those ideas shine. It's almost as if The Santa Clause doesn't know what it wants to be: a holiday comedy or a dramatic look at the strain of being Santa on family life. Either way, the movie is neither a Christmas classic nor a horrid fruit cake, relying on witty jokes and fresh ideas to mask the repetitiveness of the boring story and the lack of cheer found in this new Santa.

6/10
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