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Summary: A Great Movie - a not so Special Edition
Review: With the possible exception of White Christmas, The Santa Clause is the best Christmas movie since films went to color. As you can see from other's reviews, this is an absolutely terrific film. If you are wondering whether or not to get it, get it and, if you have even the tiniest good feelings about Christmas, you won't be disappointed.That said, someone at Disney aught to be taken out and slapped for the dismal way this movie's "Special Edition" was treated. Admittedly, if you want to finally upgrade to the Widescreen version of this film (as everyone should), this is your chance. Beyond that, however, this DVD is an unworthy homage to a terrific film. There are no commentaries, no production notes, not even the usual fare of trailers from the film. What is there is an absurd featurette where the actor playing Bernard comes out and gives a pep talk to a group of elves plus some holiday recipes. Maybe I'm over-reacting, but I figure that, with this release in advance of The Santa Clause 2, they would have really loaded this up. Director commentaries are a must and, with Disney practically owning Tim Allen, a commentary with him and some of the other stars would have been great added value. The movie is great, as my rating references, but this is NOT a Special Edition, no matter what it says on the case. Anyone buying this should enjoy the movie and write Disney and complain about its treatment.
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Summary: Do you believe?
Review: The Santa Clause is an excellent movie for young and old alike. Everytime I watch the movie, I notice something new. It's a movie that brings you back to childhood memories of leaving out milk and cookies for Santa, and a Carrot for Rudolph. How many of us strained to stay awake as children to try and catch a glimpse of Santa as he put presents under the Christmas Tree?
The Santa Clause is all the positive memories of Christmas you remember as a child.
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Summary: The Santa Clause
Review: I think the movie the santa clause is great it shows a
more realistic side of the santa saga.I like how the elves are younger it gives the younger generation a better feel for the movie opposed to if they were older actors as elves i've had this movie for two years now and am still enjoying it no mater what time of the year it is.I would recommend this movie for all ages,its certainly a must see!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This movie is so amazing. Its kind of like going behind the scenes of what Santa Claus' life would be like. The special affects are great, the sets are great, and the story is wonderfully enchanting. I recommend it to be watched every holiday season. I do!
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Summary: Substitute-Santa Saves Christmas
Review: Tim Allen is perfect as the suburban family man on whose lawn Santa Claus himself drops dead after crashing his sleigh. Curious about what happened, Allen takes off the man's suit and puts it on. A little note reveiled that according to the "binding contract" Allen just entered, he would have to take over as Santa Claus for the Holidays! This is an endearing fantasy, with even grown ups starting to believe in the Magic of Christmas again. My favorite scene is where the parents receive the wished-for gifts they never got as kids (a "Dream Date" game and an Oscar Meyer "Weenie Whistle"). Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Lives! The story continues with Santa Clause 2, just in time for the 2002 Christmas Season.****
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Summary: Wonderful, Wonderful
Review: This has got to be one of the nicest and most inspiring films of recent times, especially around the Christmas season. Tim Allen's portrayal is a classic one, and it is an interesting premise to watch him change into a boor to an authentic hero for the children (aka: Santa Clause). The movie has all the elements: a great ensemble cast, humor, pathos, laughter, sadness, and three cheers for the cast, director, and the music of the wonderful magical festival. And when you see this film, as I have numerous times, keep counting how many elves (not little people) there are, and you'll be surprised at how many times your numbers go up. An excellent film and highly recommended!!
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Summary: His all-time best!
Review: After Tim scares Santa off of his roof and somehow kills him, he must replace himas mentioned on the card. But this silly idea was just a dream at first, but when his son recalls it in real lif, maybe Tim really is Santa. He really gets fat and starts to grow a beard, even after diets and shaving. After cops arrest him for going around as Santa, the elves help to save him and at last, he must leave his osn and family to work at the North Pole permanently. It's one of the best holiday films ever and I hope a sequel comes up soon!
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Summary: Fun For The Family
Review: I loved this movie. It is just a fun and comical adventure for the family. Christmas spirit is brought out by this movie. This is a fun movie that shows that you don't need the R-rating to be good. This movie is a Holiday classic which I will like for all time.
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Summary: Special Edition coming!
Review: For those of us who love this movie though the dvd is lacking in extras there is still hope. A Special Edition will be released this summer in 2002! It's worth the wait!
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Summary: No real extras
Review: We got this on DVD after our kids learned how to pull the tape-guard off the VHS version we had. The added bonus is that we will never have to worry about the quality degrading over time with repeated watching - and there WIll be lots of repeated watching! There are no real extras on the DVD which was kind of disappointing, I had hoped for atleast outtakes and I haven't been able to find any "Easter Eggs" on it either. Still, a sweet touching story that made it as a Holiday Classic from the moment it was released - just wished the DVD had offered a little more.
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