Since I have been sharing my now-grown children's films with my young, sweet neighbor, he selected for me some films that he owns. One was The Santa Clause. Not a Tim Allen fan -- I always avoided his television series -- I was hesitant to view the film. I know he'd ask about the film, so I watched it, and I really liked it.
The character played by Allen finally accepted all the situations into which he was propelled. Finally, a youngster who is not a brat -- that was a huge plus for my enjoyment. I cannot take mouthy, whiny kids. Charlie was a boy who was enchanted with the holidays as many of us were so many, many winters ago. Neal and his traditionally goofy sweaters made for a recurring joke -- humorous with no double meanings.
****SPOILERS**** Yes, the ending was predictable, but so are all holiday stories for families. Some have inquired about the much-wanted Mystery Date game. "THE DUD" was supposed to be the loser date: while the other dates were dressed in "cool" fashions, the Dud wore slacks and a shirt -- maybe a sweater -- he had short hair, and he was a decent looking boy. My daughter and her friends saw nothing wrong with the Dud, except for his name. Seeing a game like this again brought back a sweet memory.
A few leftover questions: did Scott kill Santa? why wasn't the mother concerned about the whereabouts of Charlie after Santa was apprehended by the police -- Neal reassured her by saying Charlie was okay -- he was on the roof at the time, and Laura was not even concerned enough to look for him -- how did those children with the elf ears reach the town? and how about spending more money to make the reindeer look real?
I recommend this easy-to-view film. Even with spring a few weeks away, it was a super diversion.
The character played by Allen finally accepted all the situations into which he was propelled. Finally, a youngster who is not a brat -- that was a huge plus for my enjoyment. I cannot take mouthy, whiny kids. Charlie was a boy who was enchanted with the holidays as many of us were so many, many winters ago. Neal and his traditionally goofy sweaters made for a recurring joke -- humorous with no double meanings.
****SPOILERS**** Yes, the ending was predictable, but so are all holiday stories for families. Some have inquired about the much-wanted Mystery Date game. "THE DUD" was supposed to be the loser date: while the other dates were dressed in "cool" fashions, the Dud wore slacks and a shirt -- maybe a sweater -- he had short hair, and he was a decent looking boy. My daughter and her friends saw nothing wrong with the Dud, except for his name. Seeing a game like this again brought back a sweet memory.
A few leftover questions: did Scott kill Santa? why wasn't the mother concerned about the whereabouts of Charlie after Santa was apprehended by the police -- Neal reassured her by saying Charlie was okay -- he was on the roof at the time, and Laura was not even concerned enough to look for him -- how did those children with the elf ears reach the town? and how about spending more money to make the reindeer look real?
I recommend this easy-to-view film. Even with spring a few weeks away, it was a super diversion.