I Believe in Santa Claus
I Believe in Santa Claus
| 05 December 1984 (USA)
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All Simon wants for Christmas is his parents (who are being held captive by an African warlord) back. So, he and another student stowaway on a flight to Lapland to find Santa Claus. There they meet St. Nick as well as a Christmas Fairy and an evil Ogre.

Reviews
Majorthebys Charming and brutal
SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.
verbusen I am specifically reviewing this version of the film done under the "Rifftrax" treatment, which means they make sly jokes and observations of the film while it's running (they talk over the film in parts). What can I say other then it's one of the worst "Christmas" films ever made! I write that statement watching other really horrible Christmas films, like the Magic Christmas Tree, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, and the Mexican film Santa Claus, 3 really bad Christmas films that are so bad they are really funny! OK, I just watched a film much worse then even this one, Santa Claus and the Ice Cream Bunny, oh my. Luckily, Rifftrax made that one hilarious also. I would never play this film to a kid, unless it's being made fun of, because the kid will grow up wondering if you are warped. That puppy sandwich takes the cake! 10 of 10 for stuff Rifftrax has done, 2 of 10 as a film by itself.
FroggieFroger88 This is my favorite Christmas movie. I guess that when it showed on TV in the US, my parents taped it. Now we have a copy and I can't go a Christmas without watching it. Yes, it was made in the 80's but a lot of great films were! The story line is so cute and it will surely touch your heart. Though it might scare you that it is in French, they made an English version as well! Trust me, you will love this movie. It is good for children too. It is clean and fun for your whole family. My dad even took on the job of being the family ogre after watching it!! I hope you enjoy this movie as much as my family has. I have been watching this movie every Christmas for almsot 19 years.
paleseptember This movie is beyond the slightest shadow of a doubt, the most ridiculous movie ever made. HOWEVER, it is entirely impossible to watch this movie and NOT be entertained. My brother and I have watched this movie every Christmas since we were 3 and 4. We laugh, we cry, we sing along... Not really. Actually, we DO laugh.. a lot. When the fairy takes the children to the "workshop" and the elves sing a little song, listen to the words... you'll understand why. Also, classic scenes like Santa arguing with a monkey.. and Santa swimming with a crocodile are spellbinding. Watch for the scene where Santa literally throws the dog across the room in order to wake the children... When the maintenance man throws putty at Simon's face, the look in the child's eyes is priceless! When you watch this movie, make sure you "Stop All Your Crying Business", what for, you say? You'll find out!! ;)
Sean Richard McCarthy A young boy tells his teacher that all he wants for christmas is his mother and father, who are political prisoners in Africa.... (can't tell the story).. Gets the opportunity to confront Santa, and ask him to free his parents. This film is french (dubbed English), that has a great story, nice soundtrack, and an ending that will bring tears to your eyes (If you are a compassionate person.) Some Parts are funny! Great musical soundtrack! (speaking for the dubbed version).