I don't even know where to begin because this movie is an utter failure from all points of view.
Initially, I was attracted by the cast, but as soon as the movie started, my disappointment kicked in. Every actor was painfully goofy and unappealing, except for the little girl and her mother.
The so-called Santa Claus was nothing short of a joke. Far from the iconic image of Santa, he's a middle-aged guy with a weird beard, dressed in outrageously ugly clothes, and behaving like a complete buffoon. He looks outrageously fake! This is an outright insult to the cherished tradition of Santa.
And don't get me started on how much this Santa blabbers, spouting a load of idiotic things to the point of irritation! He even has the audacity to claim he hails from the North Pole, but his appearance screams anything but authenticity.
I didn't like the setting either because everything looked dry, and a Christmas without snow lacks the essence of the holiday spirit.
What truly exasperated me was the shameless promotion of progressive ideas, forcefully shoved down the audience's throat. I'm not against progressivism, but having Santa talk about therapy has absolutely nothing to do with the Christmas spirit. Christmas is about joy, hope, and happiness, not a depressed Santa. Some modern ideas should stay far away from our cherished traditions, especially when it comes to the most beloved holiday of the year. Let Christmas be Christmas, for God's sake!
All in all, it stands as the most horrible Christmas movie I've ever watched. Its attempt to infuse a modern touch into Christmas was a complete disaster. This movie is a poor, cheap adaptation of the best and most beloved holiday of the year.
Initially, I was attracted by the cast, but as soon as the movie started, my disappointment kicked in. Every actor was painfully goofy and unappealing, except for the little girl and her mother.
The so-called Santa Claus was nothing short of a joke. Far from the iconic image of Santa, he's a middle-aged guy with a weird beard, dressed in outrageously ugly clothes, and behaving like a complete buffoon. He looks outrageously fake! This is an outright insult to the cherished tradition of Santa.
And don't get me started on how much this Santa blabbers, spouting a load of idiotic things to the point of irritation! He even has the audacity to claim he hails from the North Pole, but his appearance screams anything but authenticity.
I didn't like the setting either because everything looked dry, and a Christmas without snow lacks the essence of the holiday spirit.
What truly exasperated me was the shameless promotion of progressive ideas, forcefully shoved down the audience's throat. I'm not against progressivism, but having Santa talk about therapy has absolutely nothing to do with the Christmas spirit. Christmas is about joy, hope, and happiness, not a depressed Santa. Some modern ideas should stay far away from our cherished traditions, especially when it comes to the most beloved holiday of the year. Let Christmas be Christmas, for God's sake!
All in all, it stands as the most horrible Christmas movie I've ever watched. Its attempt to infuse a modern touch into Christmas was a complete disaster. This movie is a poor, cheap adaptation of the best and most beloved holiday of the year.