Santa Claus

I absolutely love this movie. It is, quite simply, the best Christmas movie there is. I discovered it when I was a teenager and have since watched it repeatedly every Christmas season - in fact, I've just finished watching it for the first time as a married women.

The story is uplifting and magical and real and is a *must see* for anyone who wants an instant touch of Christmas spirit. I can not recommend this movie highly enough!

It is just plain silly to hate any Hollywood attempt to entertain children in a manner that is wholesome without resorting to bad language or sexual innuendo designed to keep the adults happy. I thought this movie delightful, if nothing else for its creative approach for telling the story of Santa Claus. With as many cynical, inappropriate movies for children, I applaud a movie which enriches a true sense of Christmas and all of its folklore.

This has been a holiday memory of mine since I was a little girl. Even now, at 23 years old, I simply love this movie. I'm shocked when I hear of someone that doesn't enjoy this unique and sweet story. I learned about friendship, the holidays, giving, sharing and not being afraid to go for your dreams. If those aren't the kind of lessons we want our youngsters to learn, I don't know what are...

Under-rated little family film that works due to a couple of over-the-top performances more than anything else. We get a glimpse into the history of the titled character (played by David Huddleston) and his wife (Judy Cornwell) as they make the North Pole their home. Years and years pass and we get to the present-day, but trouble looms as the toys manufactured by elf Dudley Moore (in a wonderful performance) start to fall apart on all the children of the world. Moore feels shame and decides that it would be better to leave. Thus he falls in with evil toy manufacturer John Lithgow (in another fine role) and this is when the fun really starts. Burgess Meredith also has a short, endearing cameo. A production that is tame enough for young children, but is also interesting enough to keep the adults happy as well. Good overall. 4 stars out of 5.

I've just seen the movie on TV with my kids for the umpteenth time.

The first hour of the film is great...it really puts me in the Christmas spirit. The rest of the film...well I can take it or leave it! By the way, David Huddleston who played Santa, is for me, the greatest Santa in the world ever, honestly.