You've Never Seen Santa Quite Like This Before.

Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, David Krumholtz, Peter Boyle, Eric Lloyd, Larry Brandenburg

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Bernard. Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver?" - Scott

 Why watch this? Tim Allen is so easy to watch and enjoy. He's perfect as Jolly St. Nick.

Plot Summary: After inadvertently startling the current Santa Claus into falling off a roof on Christmas Eve, a divorced toy company executive and his son are transported to the North Pole to complete his deliveries. There, the executive, Scott Calvin, learns that by donning the suit, he has unknowingly agreed to become the new Santa, thanks to the "Santa Clause". He initially struggles to accept his transformation and convince his family, particularly his ex-wife and her new husband, that he truly is the new Father Christmas.

Dad's Preview: First let me say, relax, kids, Santa Claus is just fine. Scott Calvin has just taken the his place. The holiday-infused film results in Scott's bonding with his estranged son, meeting lots of elves, and even cutting some slack for his ex-wife's nerdy new husband. Tim Allen continues to resonate with me on so many levels.

Walt Disney Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Outlaw Prod.;
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution