Fresh
This is Allen's movie debut, and it's easy to see why his show is a ratings smash. There's an effortless quality to his humor, but it's also got a quietly urgent edge to it.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
The Santa Clause
This Christmas, the snow hits the fan.
1994 · 1h 37m · PG
Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Directed by
John Pasquin
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
73%
Tomatometer
Fresh
I was surprised to find The Santa Clause rather easier to take than anticipated.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
Like most modern fantasies, The Santa Clause isn't very clear about the rules governing Scott's new powers.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rotten
Tim Allen's talent for dry regular-guyness fails to kindle Disney's sappy big-screen Yule log.
Michael Sragow, New Yorker
Rotten
You can get the same emotional and imaginative kick staying home and rereading your Christmas cards.
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
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