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THE SANTA CLAUSE – Michael Convertino

November 7, 2024 Leave a comment

THROWBACK THIRTY

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton

The Santa Clause is a Christmas fantasy comedy movie starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, a divorced father who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof and die one Christmas Eve. Scott unwittingly agrees to a “contract” – the titular “Santa clause” – by putting on Santa’s suit, and magically transforming into a new Santa Claus. This sets off a series of transformations in Scott’s life, as he gains weight, grows a white beard, and develops a love for milk and cookies. However, his transformation strains his relationship with his young son Charlie (Erik Lloyd), and his ex-wife Laura (Wendy Crewson), who thinks he’s endangering Charlie with fantasies of being Santa. Read more…

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