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Santa Claus - The Movie Reviews

1985

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After introducing how Santa and Mrs. Claus came to the North Pole and began their work delivering toys at Christmas time, this routine children's film segues into a story about an evil corporate magnate (John Lithgow). One of Santa's elves (Dudley Moore) goes to work for the nasty tycoon and invents a wild array of far-out toys... Read more

Starring	Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell
Director	Jeannot Szwarc
Genres	Comedy

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  IT'S CHRISTMAS SO HAVE A BIT OF FUN
  
  THIS MOVIE IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE SANTA CLAUES TRILOGY WITH TIM ALLEN BUT IS STILL A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS FILM, WHEN THIS MOVIE WAS MADE IN 1985 DUDLEY MOORE WAS ... read more »
  
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  R.I.P. Dudley Moore
  
  I first saw SANTA CLAUS way back in 1985 in the cinema with my older brother and his best friend. I was 12 then. I used to own it on VHS but sold it. I haven&#... read more »
  
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- - MAXIMILIAN
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  - BURNHAM
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 19:57
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  - 5
  I didn't watch it all
  
  So I cannot comment but what I saw seemed ok. The usual Santa movie. Don't even know why I put in my list to be honest
  
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- - gianino
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  - 06 Dec 2010 at 16:08
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  An oldie but a goodie...
  
  This is my favourite ever Christmas Movie. I really think the Santa Claus in this movie is exactly what Santa Claus would be like in real life.
  
  It&#... read more »
  
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- - NavigatorNic
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  - London
  - 12 Nov 2010 at 22:34
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  Great Video but only stereo audio even on Blu-ray
  
  The film transfer is great on the blu-ray version. It's nice and detailed. I was annoyed that despite the film being listed as having a 6 track audio master... read more »
  
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  - Liverpool
  - 04 Nov 2009 at 15:38
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  Nostalgia no no
  
  I got this thinking I'd like to sit in front of some cheesy rubbish film from my childhood. I knew it was bad and embraced that, it's what I was after. ... read more »
  
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- - FuriousLaughter
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  - Me Mam's
  - 23 Oct 2009 at 19:40
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  Santa Claus The Movie
  
  A wonderful heart warming classic I remember from my own childhood. Entertaining enough for the whole family; perfect for rainy days and Sundays...
  
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  - 19 Aug 2009 at 16:01
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  Mr Brooks
  
  Unexpectedly great movie. Great twist at the end!
  
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  - NI
  - 31 Dec 2008 at 16:42
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  One magic christmas
  
  One of my favourite christmas films as a child and i still found it engaging today. Truly magical and made in a way in which no film is today. Charming and ... read more »
  
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  - Cannock
  - 25 Nov 2008 at 11:54
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  santa claus
  
  it remindid me when i was little
  
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  - Southampton
  - 24 Nov 2008 at 20:21
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  It's christmas!
  
  It's not christmas until you have watched this film. This is a classic from my childhood. Every xmas eve i watch this movie (i have just turned 24 this ... read more »
  
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  - 31 Jul 2008 at 23:20
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- - 8
  - 1
  IT'S CHRISTMAS SO HAVE A BIT OF FUN
  
  THIS MOVIE IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE SANTA CLAUES TRILOGY WITH TIM ALLEN BUT IS STILL A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS FILM, WHEN THIS MOVIE WAS MADE IN 1985 DUDLEY MOORE WAS ... read more »
  
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  - OWLS
  - 45 reviews
  - skegness
  - 23 Nov 2007 at 21:23
- - 4
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  An oldie but a goodie...
  
  This is my favourite ever Christmas Movie. I really think the Santa Claus in this movie is exactly what Santa Claus would be like in real life.
  
  It&#... read more »
  
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- - NavigatorNic
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  - London
  - 12 Nov 2010 at 22:34
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  Never too old for christmas!
  
  Such a good light hearted feel good christmas film.
  
  Grab the chocolate, a duvet and a cuppa, sit infront of a fire and watch the film that makes ... read more »
  
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  - 31 Mar 2005 at 20:54
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  A CLASSIC
  
  MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVED THIS SO MUCH WE HAVE HAD TO BUY A COPY. A CLASSIC MOVIE THATS GOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
  
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  - ENGLAND
  - 21 Jul 2005 at 13:15
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  Classic Xmas
  
  The best Xmas film ever, you can watch this anytime of year and it's still great, a good family all rounder.
  
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  - Middx
  - 07 Mar 2005 at 13:13
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  R.I.P. Dudley Moore
  
  I first saw SANTA CLAUS way back in 1985 in the cinema with my older brother and his best friend. I was 12 then. I used to own it on VHS but sold it. I haven&#... read more »
  
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  - 11 Apr 2011 at 19:57
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  This is one of the ...
  
  This is one of the best christmas movies ever and I am very excited that it has finally come out on DVD. Starring the great Dudley Moore as Patch, it has all ... read more »
  
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  - 02 Nov 2004 at 14:54
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  A Typical Feelgood Christmas Film
  
  This is a typical feelgood christmas film, really great to put you in the christmas zone.
  
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- - Robert Amatt
  - Nottingham, England
  - 06 Jan 2005 at 22:07
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  Truely Magical
  
  I absolutly love this film! Full of magic and enough christmas spirit to get any ol'scrooge in the festive mood!
  
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  - England
  - 24 Aug 2005 at 12:59
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  A pleasing movie
  
  no matter what the season this is an enjoyable film. It really warms your heart & shows what an excellant actor Dudley Moore really was.
  
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  - 13 Mar 2006 at 15:59

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  After introducing how Santa and Mrs. Claus came to the North Pole and began their work delivering toys at Christmas time, this routine children's film segues into a story about an evil corporate magnate (John Lithgow). One of Santa's elves (Dudley Moore) goes to work for the nasty tycoon and ...