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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : `The Santa Clause'' provides at least one valuable service: It explains exactly how Santa is able to get down chimneys that are too small for him, and how he is able to enter apartments through hot water radiators and heating vents. more...
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2.5/
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www.filmcritic.com - : To be sure, this is a kids' movie, and in fact it's the adult parts of the story that tend to weaken it. A divorce and child custody battle do little to endear Allen's version of Santa to the audience -- it's his misadventures with a newfound sweet tooth, instant-growing beard, and goofy elf army that make the movie so much fun. more...
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3.5/
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www.the-watercooler.net - : The film develops the Santa legend quite nicely, introducing great ideas like the elves being children, and the long succession of Santa Clauses. Even the computer effects, while dated, look pretty slick. For the remaining Grinches out there, check out Tim Allen strutting his stuff in a flashy red Elvis-style jumpsuit, and tell me you don’t crack a smile. more...
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4/5
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