Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Santa Claus: The Movie is a 1985 Christmas film starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, and David Huddleston. It depicts the origin of Santa Claus, and his modern-day adventure to save one of his elves who has been manipulated by an unscrupulous toy company executive. It was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and was the last major fantasy film produced by the Paris-based father-and-son production team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind. Released in North America by TriStar Pictures on November 27, 1985,"

Pros and Cons of Films: Vol. 2 (130 movies items)

"Pros: It’s a fairly decent movie, of the most part. David Huddleston as Santa. Dudley Moore John Lithgow The underlying message regarding Christmas. “It’s Christmas (All Over the World)”. by Sheena Easton Cons: It’s decidedly lengthy at times. The plot, is decidedly somewhat paper thin. Product placement. It overwhelms the film. The effects, didn’t age all that well. There are far better Christmas films, out there. "

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: PG Why it’s rated: Mild violence "

DVD Pickups Fall/Winter 2022 (45 movies items)

"Super stoked to find the Anchor Bay 20th anniversary edition DVD, and just in time for the holidays! I must have seen at least parts of this as a kid, but I really don't recall. Either way it will be fun to check this out again. "

Movies Viewed in 2020 (354 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: December 21st Via: Stan. Plot: The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas. Rating: 6.9/10"

Christmastime Viewings: 2020 (17 movies items)

"First Viewing Plot: The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas. Santa Claus: The Movie is yet another title which has been part of the to-watch list for years - in fact, I started watching it last year, but decided to take a nap instead and never resumed it. And now, finally, I've taken the time to watch this 1980s VFX-laden Christmas extravaganza, which goes over the origins of Santa Claus before flashing forward to our m"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2011 Edition) (1000 movies items)

"2010: 891 2009: 831 2008: 762 2007: 716 2006: 666 2005: 606 2004: 569 2003: 537 2002: 496 2001: 290 2000: 256 1999: 251 1998: 242 1997: 227 1996: 167 1995: 114 1994: 125 1993: 80 1992: 65 First seen in 1990"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2010 Edition) (1000 movies items)

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Favorite Movies of All Time (2009 Edition) (950 movies items)

"2008: 762 2007: 716 2006: 666 2005: 606 2004: 569 2003: 537 2002: 496 2001: 290 2000: 256 1999: 251 1998: 242 1997: 227 1996: 167 1995: 114 1994: 125 1993: 80 1992: 65 "

Favorite Films of All Time (2008 Edition) (900 movies items)

"2007: 716 2006: 666 2005: 606 2004: 569 2003: 537 2002: 496 2001: 290 2000: 256 1999: 251 1998: 242 1997: 227 1996: 167 1995: 114 1994: 125 1993: 80 1992: 65 "

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films: 1984-1985 (66 movies items)

" Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc Produced by: Ilya Salkin and Pierre Spengler Written by: David Newman and Leslie Newman Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson Edited by: Frank Hollywood Music by:Henry Mancini Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures"

Favorite Family Films: 1984-1985 (33 movies items)

" Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc Produced by: Ilya Salkin and Pierre Spengler Written by: David Newman and Leslie Newman Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson Edited by: Frank Hollywood Music by:Henry Mancini Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures"