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Summary: A very pleasant and entertaining movie
Review: We laughed and we cried and were amazed at how much as adults we enjoyed watching this edition. Now I am looking for the first Tim Allen Santa Claus.
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Summary: What a sequel
Review: I just finish watching Santa Clause 2 and I was pleased and entertained.This is a good fresh sequel of a holiday movie.This is really worth watching,I dont know which Santa Clause is better, but this one is a must seen Christmas movie.*****
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Summary: From a fan of the first, this is a major disappointment...
Review: Any film that regards The Toothfairy as The Moleinator is in serious trouble. But that's not the only problem with "The Santa Clause 2" -- the problem is its lack of freshness and enjoyability. The first film was a real Christmas treat; funny, ocassionally rather surprisingly witty, and always with a tender side and a refreshing Holiday spirit.The second vehicle -- though filmed eight years apart from the first -- seems like a cash-in, and nothing more. Santa (Tim Allen), a.k.a. Scott Calvin (look at the initials), is as happy as can be. He's been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and the children have been happier since he became Santa. (Who takes these polls?) But as Christmas draws closer, Scott realizes that not only is his son, Charlie, on the Naughty List, there's a second clause in the contract that states he must become married to "The Mrs. Claus" in 27 days, or he'll be history. The head elf, Bernard, along with the help of another fellow elf (Specer Breslin, "The Cat in the Hat"), duplicates a fake Santa to watch over things as the real Scott goes home to tend to family matters. But the new Santa Claus is an evil dictator who comes to work in Hitler's outfit and demands that all children be given coal. It's the funniest part of the movie, apart from when Evil Santa says to Good Santa, "You are a sad, strange little man," which is of course a little Disney in-joke. (Tim is mimicking his own Buzz Lightyear character from Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story.") "The Santa Clause 2" got a lot of good reviews that called it an enjoyable and charming little movie, but I missed something. The first film was something both kids and adults alike could equally enjoy. Allen was funnier, the film was funnier, and it was much more charming than this. And for a film made eight years earlier, its special effects are superior. (At the end of "2," Scott hangs off the back of Evil Santa's flying sleigh and...it simply has to be seen to be appalled by.) There's a major plot hole in the entire idea of Santa Claus existing in our world that need not be pointed out by me -- and I won't, in case there are children reading this. But whereas the first film had fun with the notion of Santa Claus being real, "The Santa Clause 2" bashes it all over the head. Charlie cries at one point because his dad has "the best job in the world" but he is unable to tell all his friends. Boo-hoo. The thing is, "The Santa Clause 2" takes the idea of Santa Claus too far. It's not fun anymore. Just watch the first -- and far superior -- film instead. Another thing: The first film seemed very down to earth, very simple and fun. This movie is all over the place. A television show director made "The Santa Clause 2," and it's very evident that this is so. The movie is too sporadically daffy and serious and not at all inspired. I still remember seeing the first film and being delighted by its sheer heart. This movie doesn't really have one. I like Tim Allen's dry ironic humor because I think he knows how to make good use of it. He used it to perfection in "Home Improvement," used it even better in "The Santa Clause," voiced the witty Buzz Lightyears, and then appeared in a string of flops, including "Big Trouble" and "Who is Cletis Tout?" Here's to "Toy Story 3" -- if Pixar ever manages to break away from Disney and its stupid no-more-sequels contract.
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Summary: 5+ Stars for seller
Review: I was very happy and satisified when this came in the mail. The communication was great. I received this movie, along wiht a new VCR plastic jacket to hold it in. I am ver impressed. Keep up the good work. You are definitely as asset to Amazon.com
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Summary: Another Clause for The Claus
Review: The Santa Clause (1994) was an incredible movie for the entire family. It made you cry, laugh, and most importantly believe again. I was somewhat worried to find out there would be a sequel to one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. I figured there was no way to meet the standards The Santa Clause had set forth. I happily discovered I was quite mistaken. Both The Santa Clause and The Santa Clause 2 presented Scott Calvin (a.k.a Santa Claus) with some hefty, real life problems. In the sequel, Calvin is introduced to such issues as marriage and the juvenile delinquency of his only son. However, the overall tone of it remained light and happy, whereas the first movie's issues brought about sadness and pity. Who would have known a man as powerful as Santa could lose his magic? Returning home to help his needy son also meant Santa's magic was not of an unlimited supply. Santa is unable to return to the North Pole if his magic has run out. What is a man to do when he is unable to use all his power to save his loved ones and himself? Upon watching this film you will definately realize Santa is not the only mythical leading (wo)man with problems! Helping out with the joyous tone of the movie were an array of silly characters, such as Chet the trainee reindeer and the toy Santa, who overtook the North Pole with his Nazi-like rules. The movie also introduced some childhood fantasy characters such as the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. I could relate more to this movie with the presence of charcters from my own childhood. Not only did this movie leave me with a tummy ache from all the laughter, and a warm heart, but it also reinstated my belief in fairytales. "Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing"
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Summary: its xmas
Review: i think that this movie is brilliant. it can be watched by all ages from kids to adults. it is funny which makes you want to watch it again. i enjoyed this one better than the first one and so did my sister.i would reccommend anyone to buy this film. it would be brilliant for a christmas present. you never know the kids might start waiting up for santa and trying to push him of the roof. the film makes christmas come to life. if i had 1 sentence to describe santa clause 2 i would say a have to have film.
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Summary: Why???
Review: Ok, after I saw this film; I couldn't stop thinking Why??? I mean I didn't hate it, but I thought of several different ways the film could have been told. ( Ex. In the first, Charlie said that he planned on going into the Family Business!) They could have waited a few more years and done a film where Charlie became The Santa Clause and Scott Calvin ( Tim Allen fell from the rooftop just like it all started out)! Oh well... I could go on and on but.....
I still like the first movie myself! As for Tim Allen ---You bet!!!
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Summary: Ho ho ho, hum.....
Review: I'm an adult, who loved the first Santa Clause movie, but the second one was, to put it bluntly, quite simply awful. In trying to analyze what I didn't like about this flick, I decided I thought the script was rather poorly written, cutesy and lacked the spontaneity of the first film. Also too many sappy scenes at the north pole, and way too many elves! And WHAT is up with the low budget reindeer? Ick. I also wanted to see more of Judge, whose therapist character is rather funny. However, he kept getting interrupted by the Tim's character which was just annoying. I also felt the main character's son's delinquacy was rather out of character and not fully explored. Small children might enjoy this film entertaining, but I thought it was just plain silly. This film would be vastly improved by a better script, and less reliance on flashy CGI, and of course, more Judge.
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Summary: Good but not great
Review: I would have to say that I really didn't want to watch this movie. I happened to really like the first one and sequels usually never amount to anything (especially disney sequels. The first thing that gave this movie 2+ right away was they kept most of the same actors. I can not stand watching a sequel with different actors as the same people. I would have to say the plot is absoltely horrible though. All of a sudden there is more fine print on the santa card that now comes into play a few years later. What happened to all the other years he was santa? The movie was also way too rushed. There wasn't really a chance for you to really get into any of the relationships due to nothing but rushed scenes. The movie has a few fun scenes and I really like watching the staff at the party get their presents. If only everyone reacted like that to gifts. That teacher party is probably the best scene of the movie. he reindeer in this were just horrible and the elves were made a little bit dumber I guess. All of a sudden Bernard walks like he had an accident in his pants I mean its little things like that and the lack of a plot that knock this movie down to just 3. I would have to say though that this was a good movie, but not great they definitely aimed it more for kids 5-10 instead of the broad audience that was captured by the original.
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Summary: Some Films Are Best Left Alone......
Review: First, before any of you start throwing stones, let me just say that I thought The Santa Clause was a wonderful movie and it remains to this day one of our family holiday, (and throughout the year, actually) favorites. It was fresh and original and FUNNY! This sequel, was far inferior to it's predecessor in many ways. I agree with one of the other reviewers that Tim Allen seemed rather uncomfortable or stiff in his portrayal of Santa Claus this time around. The storyline wasn't believable in the slightest. Charlie has turned from sweet inventor of the CD (cocoa/cookie dispenser) to a sullen, graffitti spraying punk. All of a sudden, many years after Santa has been on the job at the North Pole, NOW he has to marry within a matter of a few weeks so that he can continue "being" Santa. Why now? What happened? The lady who is to become Mrs. Claus, Principal Newman, isn't believable in any realm when she suddenly changes her tone from stern disciplinarian to syrupy over-sweetened Mrs. Claus. Comet was EXTREMELY irritating and even frightening to my 1 and 1/2 year old baby. He cried! The only bright spot in this film was the young fellow who portrayed the little elf Marcus. He is not only adorable, but quite professional and believable. The few times I chuckled was when he was stealing each scene he was a part of. Now I realize this "review" may sound a bit harsh, but if you value your time, as I do, and would rather not waste any of it then I wouldn't purchase this dvd. I would suggest as an alternative enhancing your holiday dvd library by purchasing "poetry on film" such as It's a Wonderful Life, The Homecoming, A Christmas Carol with Alistair Sim, or The House Without a Christmas Tree, to name a few. Share the classics with your kids and not this meaningless fluff which has no redeeming value whatsoever.
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