A true Christmas classic🤔 First time watching The Santa Clause movie reaction

[@BaddMedicine]

What is your go to Christmas movie? What are your top 3? Full Reactions on Patreon: www.patreon.com/baddmedicine Backup channel Subscribe here kzbin.info/door/1CLUwA27dz-94o3FR0o3xg

[@azrael_8187]

My number 1 is "Klaus" Number 2 is "Die hard" and Number 3 is "The golden compass" even if number 3 isn't really a Christmas movie but I love watching it on Christmas.

[@azrael_8187]

I recommend all three of them👍

[@ralfylongisland74]

This movie hits #2. My #1 is Christmas vacation and my 3rd is the Grinch with Jim Carrey. I must say this trilogy is one of few that gets better as they go on.

[@123haninhk]

Die Hard, of course.

[@mogwiawolf4354]

Jim Carrey's The Grinch that Stole Christmas, this movie and the other ones of it, the original grinch movie, snow dogs, Jim Carrey's A Christmas Carol, Polar Express, Die Hard series, and im pretty sure a bunch more that i can't think of at the moment 😸

[@amberaegard]

I love how Bernard always looks like he’s just done with being an elf 🤣 especially not wanting them to sing the Christmas song

[@katwebbxo]

Relatable tbh lol

[@JackLikesCarrots]

i loved bernard when i was a kid

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

If you've seen the Disney+ show, you're spot on actually.

[@katwebbxo]

@@BlackGirlMarvel True lol

[@JamieS1992]

@@BlackGirlMarvel his wife though XD

[@keyia812]

if you grew up watching this movie it's not a bad movie at all. at least in my opinion. it's so nostalgic to me I love it.

[@katwebbxo]

Same here 🎅🎄

[@CharleneVanAs]

Yeah its become a tradition. I am now in my 30’s and i still watch it every year !! So nostalgic 😂

[@I_PRISM_I]

I watched it all the time as a kid. I still love it to this day, and don’t see it as a bad movie in any sense of the word.

[@israymervalentin-arias6313]

thats all it is. I was a kid so i liked it. As an adult i would never recommend this.

[@ZGKIV]

We watched this at my mom's recently, and me and my sisters tore it apart just to poke fun. My mom got mad, and we were like, "at least we aren't fighting."

[@TheRedneckVyonder]

The fact that everyone involved in production made sure that Santa wasn't ruined for Charlie's actor while filming made it all the better.

[@TheBlackbirdFly]

I grew up in a divorced household and this was very much a beloved film for me. Still is. It's cheesy, but I feel like it does a good job really representing how children in divorced families feel sometimes. Scott learned a valuable lesson about cherishing his time with his son, the mom learned that she needs to let her child be a child and Scott and the mom learned how to be parents that are divorced. The only one that didn't really get some kind of arc was Neal (until the very end).

[@thatsthat2612]

​@@ladyhotep5189part of the charm for me

[@jdb101585]

"I'm going to go into the family business!" That means he's gonna push his dad off a roof someday.

[@melindamercier6811]

😂

[@williammcginnis7772]

same energy as "I just can't wait to be king"

[@suebob16]

It was when Scott finally accepts his new role as Santa that Tim Allen showed he could become someone besides his Tim Taylor character. When he catches the snowglobe from Charlie his expression changes to one of warmth. At the police station he does not talk back as Scott would likely do. And when Scott gently comforts Charlie at the end, he has totally become Santa.

[@lyds6382]

I truly don’t think anyone expected you to think this was bad, everyone loves The Santa Clause! These movies are over the top and cheesy because they’re for kids, just like all the other classic Christmas movies. The North Pole was truly magical to see, and executed soooooo much better than Elf. Because that one is Will Ferrell, I always assumed it was done so cheaply/badly to be funny and hokey.

[@scottalynch]

In November 1994 Tim Allen simultaneously had the number 1 movie, tv series and best selling book in the same week

[@willieharrison1359]

If you go back to when charlie was in school the kid behind him was an elf too and he's the only one who doesn't laugh when charlie says his dad's Santa

[@melindamercier6811]

WHATTTTTTT?! Now I gotta watch again.

[@AlexDelarge1990]

Damn, just went back to check, he's even got the ears and everything lol. Never noticed this either

[@gregdubya1993]

@@AlexDelarge1990 they hid those fuckers everywhere.

[@Just_thatnerd]

Also when they’re about to sit down at dennys there’s a elf leaving and he stops and looks at them before leaving

[@GillDawe]

I am shocked you guys hated this so much!! This is legit my favourite Christmas movie!!

[@ranniwolves]

it’s just so cheesy and weird at times. that’s what makes it fun tho

[@ReneandMae]

@@ranniwolves They're forgetting that back in the '90's at least, Disney tried to make family movies that could appeal or at least be relatable to both children and adults, so you'd get jokes aimed at adults, too. And, you have to overlook the dated special effects, as believe it or not, movies were being made for the better part of a century before computer graphics were cranking out ultra-realistic-looking special effects. What's important is the fun storyline and great heart the movie really has. The Santa Clause, at least the first one, is a classic for millions of people around the world for good reason.

[@claireallen4017]

Y’all watchin this like you’re Neal lol. It’s supposed to be fun and goofy. It’s a 90s movie about Santa Claus existing with Tim Allen 😂 it’s not a drama or period piece or sumthin It’s a classic for a reason. It’s well loved!

[@chrisherzog1367]

The hard cut scene opener "so remember kids, there is nothing more painful than third degree burns" is so hilarious

[@lyssalovesit]

I love how Scott is always roasting Neil lmao. Tim Allen is hilarious.

[@ct6852]

"I want you to know this...and I want you to carry this with you for the rest of your days. NO ONE makes fun of Tim Allen on my watch...and get's away with it." --Johnny Depp, Life's Too Short.

[@kwooooo]

I genuinely love this one, not gonna lie. I think this is my first Christmas movie I actually remember seeing--I definitely wore the VHS out. I didn't get any of the adult jokes as a kid, so it only got funnier as I got older. Bernard the head elf was my first love; my mom actually used to write a Christmas letter "from Bernard" in gold pen for me every Christmas. 😆 It's corny but this one's important to me. I'm glad you guys got at least some enjoyment out of it!

[@OVOJermey]

Your mom is amazing 😭

[@PandoraStolen]

I had a crush on Bernard 😂

[@joshuacoldwater]

Btw- I LOVE that you caught the elf ears at the beginning, very few people recognized them.

[@BaddMedicine]

Caught it very last second

[@2theOmega]

It trips me out that Elf lived up to your standards, but not The Santa Clause... it's just weird to me.

[@PeglegSailor]

I feel about Elf how they feel about The Santa Clause.

[@SICProwl]

Seems me and everyone here that likes it have the same experience - kids who's parents are divorced and how they dealt with it during the holidays. This has definitely hit us all. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone here also loved Mrs. Doubtfire.

[@lyssalovesit]

Lmao to y’all dying at the end. Guess you had to watch it back in the day to love it lmao 🤣 😭 44:41

[@Jacobmelrose26]

Oak is going to be secretly watching this movie every Christmas. 😆

[@stevenandcarminabeedle9089]

Exactly! It’s so cute because of the cheese! And addresses divorce in a way children (and parents) can relate to.

[@maliedelgado2658]

I also have a 2 1/2 year old and I completely agree. Watching this movie after becoming a parent has made me so hyperaware of my presence and attitude... And how important it is to keep their innocence alive!!!

[@heatherheardwhat1103]

A movie doesn't need to have a message, not even a Christmas movie. It just needs to be enjoyable... And that's what this was, just a fun movie. I enjoyed it back in the day, and I still do. I enjoyed The Santa Claus 2 and 3 even more.

[@annelieeriksson9881]

I had the BIGGEST crush on Bernard when I was a kid 😂

[@thecontinent9192]

Lol this just got me into the Christmas spirit! Yes it is a hilarious film, I always loved it. I giggle the most when his appearance is changing and he's in the pitch meeting ordering and eating all the sweets.

[@jdb101585]

Also, the scene where he mentions that Judy looks good for her age and she turns him down and you mentioned discomfort...I had the opposite issue: I was 9 when this came out and I remember crushing on one of the elves at the end (Kenny Vadas) and being weirded out because the elves were "older" than my grandparents! LOL

[@jeffmartin1026]

"Shaken, not stirred" is another James Bond reference. The Christmas cheese factor is pretty high but I still find it worth a watch now and again.

[@joshuacoldwater]

Hey- I like the cheese. This is my all time FAVORITE Christmas movie- im so excited that you guys watched this, I also LOVE #2. They also just made a TV series out of this 😂 so, it’s not bad. 😂

[@Hayzelle]

My mom had us all watching the series on NYE while we waited for the ball to drop. She's been loving this franchise since the first one. Even the grandkids were roasting her that she's going to be binge watching it New Years Day.

[@joshuacoldwater]

@@HayzelleSO RUDE 😂, I would’ve loved if my mom had done that 😂

[@sarahcampbell1115]

I laughed so hard along with you both during some of those scenes 🤣. And I love this movie. I'm 34 and I think always watched it through my lens of being a child but watching through your lens was just hilarious. Thank you for that hahaha.

[@theduckchick]

Fun fact: in addition to several sequels, Disney released a TV series last month with Tim Allen reprising his role as Santa Clause. I think it's 10 episodes. A bunch of the original actors returned, including Bernard! But you have to see the sequels to understand it.

[@Jo.Jo.222]

It was so good! I loved the TV series!

[@JayKahlid]

Why did I not know about this??

[@trinitybirtcil6696]

This is a must every year. It does everything a Christmas movie should. Fun lighthearted with tough spots and lots of spirit.

[@ashlybell1727]

As a late 80's/ 90s kid this was GOLD! I always wanted to try Judys hot cocoa

[@melindamercier6811]

Same. 😭

[@musefan12345]

My brain can't deal with The Oak being on the right hand side of the screen 🤣

[@kylestark8581]

Respectfully disagree with your reviews, have loved this movie ever since I was a little kid. Your reviews were hilarious though 🤣

[@glowormrdr6183]

Re your question: Yes, this is on my Christmas movie list. I prefer classics like "Miracle on 34th Street" and "The Bishop's Wife", but don't get why people like "Elf", which I think is much sillier and has less magic than "The Santa Clause." Also on my list are "Michael" and "While You Were Sleeping."

[@kara7054]

As a 90's kid of divorced parents, this was one of my favorite Christmas movies growing up and I still love it in all its cheesy glory lol

[@janeldavis905]

The uncontrollable giggling at the end made it all worth it 😂 It's funny how, when you grew up with something, you don't notice how bad it actually is. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us guys!

[@obi1kanob557]

Just watched this with my daughter for the first time the other day, one of my favorite Christmas movies!

[@2chaskell]

I love how Neil wasn’t a bad person, just the realistic one who grew up a bit too soon and even he come around, and I love how the sequels portray him

[@MrPhotosh00ter]

I loved this movie as a child. I loved Bernard and Judy and the E.L.F.S. This movie has made me want to try the shaken, not stirred hot chocolate since I was little.

[@HeartlandHunny]

It’s legit the most 90s kids movie ever. If you didn’t watch it in the 90s and you weren’t a kid in the 90s, you’re probably not gonna vibe with it as well. The reindeer and the whole “we’re your worst nightmare: elves with attitude” is just straight up kids movie from the 90s. It’s so funny watching it again, like re-living my childhood. And as someone who studied psychology in college, I love any movie that pokes fun at psychologists. 😂

[@RisaPlays]

If you've never seen it, I'd highly recommend What About Bob for psychologist humour. Hilarious movie.

[@berggaming8783]

I didn't grow up in the 90's, I'm a 2000's kid, however, I still think this movie is awesome and just pure nostalgic, a lot better than Hallmark I'll tell you that much.

[@az639]

I was born in 2000 but I absolutely love this movie because we watch it every year with my family.

[@stevenandcarminabeedle9089]

And yes I was in high school but I did think the reindeer looked GREAT! 😂😍

[@HeartlandHunny]

@@RisaPlays Oh my goodness, I love What About Bob! I know you probably won’t see this since it’s a year later (I didn’t realize my comment notifications were turned off 😝), but I have to comment when someone mentions What About Bob. One of my classmates used that film for a paper he did for our abnormal psychology class, and our psych professor loved that movie! He kept quoting it quietly to himself during that class. 😂

[@mclane2112]

I used to wear out my vhs copies of The Santa Clause and Jingle All the Way when I was a kid.

[@stonervivi]

Fun fact, Tim Allen originally had it scripted that he shot and killed Santa instead of just startling him off the roof. Disney decided they didn't find it as humorous to shoot Santa dead in their movie as Tim Allen did.

[@JR05-1]

Funny reference... First house they go to Scott says he hopes that the person that lives there is a tailor. His character name in home improvement is Tim Taylor. Also, when they're at the North Pole for the first time you can see him trying to put on a kids tool belt

[@MadelineBuckner]

Also “I hope the guy that lives here…is a tailor!”

[@GusHdzRuiz]

I loved this movie growing up. This is my first Christmas with my wife, and I was hesitant to show her this film...now I feel worse 😂 Thanks for the reaction!

[@marybrown6128]

I’ve never seen Oak laugh so much, he’s usually so serious! That was fun! 😂😂😂

[@mindime1499]

You guys, Answer & Dave included, all have such wonderful, heartwarming laughs. Really hope you all have a special holiday.

[@pangea379]

Loved you guys laughing still at the end because of how cheesy it was. Tim Allen's humor is still great and I'm glad he was apart of this 1st movie and continued til the 3rd and returned for the Disney+ series too (a few of the original cast from each movie return too)! The trilogy movies are a must watch during Christmas time no matter how silly. It is a movie for cynical non-believers of Santa and parents/guardians who don't know how to handle the holidays with children who start to stop believing in Santa and anybody with very low Christmas spirit. A lot of children who grew up watching this are now adults and might now understand the adult humor as well as how NOT to ruin a child's belief. Each movie hits differently based on your own life experience and how you connect to some of the characters (like the divorce issues present in this or a whole life style or attitude change). The 90s movies like this one and Jurassic Park both started incorporating real-life situations like divorce into fantasy movies while still giving us the opportunity to believe in the whole movie magic. This continues into the 2nd and 3rd movie too so I hope you guys give them a chance. No spoilers, but you guys will get answers to a lot of things you pointed out or asked about. Also, if Tim Allen isn't a believable Santa, then maybe you prefer Kurt Russell? There is the Netflix movies 'The Christmas Chronicles' ???

[@tapoemt3995]

The most fully on board with Harry Potter adults I've ever seen in my life are having a hard time with The Santa Clause...

[@melindamercier6811]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@the_nikster1]

I was thinking the exact same thing lol

[@HABO2210]

Flying monsters- cool. Scary ghosts- cool. Santa Clause- HEEELLLL NAWW

[@katwebbxo]

😭😂😭😂

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

I never saw the Santa Claus either and I agree with Oak. It isn’t the premise it’s the execution. They could have done this same premise but done it intelligently.

[@biggienorm420]

you can just tell The Oak is going to be such a good and fun dad. Have fun with it Oak, it goes by way too fast...

[@MaggieAAdams]

OAK CRACKING UP AT THE END MADE MY CHRISTMAS

[@katarinad1309]

How can you watch Elf then think this is to ridiculous? It’s a feel good movie that you obviously enjoyed it as you laughed for several minutes.

[@abc123tiktok]

I would say the difference is elf kept a more adult humor throughout. But this kinda gave up after certain point and felt like cater as just kids movie. If the movie started off like that and fully through maybe have different view.

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

Because the problem isn’t the premise, it’s the execution. They needed to tighten up the script and stop being so over the top corny.

[@lyds6382]

@@stephaniezimbalist3757 but…Elf is executed WAY more cheesily! Understandably the North Pole scenes in Elf were super low-budget because it wasn’t where most of the action occurred. In the Santa Clause it was done exceptionally well!

[@damonestephens8722]

@@abc123tiktokwell that’s the point. It’s for kids

[@Edmqueen]

the oak giggling i re ran through it , I adore your wheezy laugh, just hilarious

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

So.. yeah, I bet people didn't request this just to "Get you good", like they were trolling you or something. It's really not that bad of a movie, lol. The CGI is old, obviously. And there was definitely some cheesy parts. But it felt like you all were picking at it a little. Like, it's Santa, there's magic.. of course the fireplaces are going to be able to fit him. 😂 People probably genuinely thought you'd love this movie.. I think I've only ever seen one other reaction where someone legitimately thought this was a bad movie..lol. Usually I totally agree with you guys in the reviews, but hey, guess it can't happen all the time! 🥰 And it's a little strange you didn't pick up on all the lessons here. Not sure how it missed the mark as bad as you think it did. So that's a little confusing. 🤔

[@JuJuLotz]

Right?! This movie is much more emotional and lesson filled compared to Elf (a straight comedy). This definitely wasn’t the reaction I was expecting. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@katwebbxo]

Ikr that comment at the end surprised me lol. People love this movie.

[@cristinamadrigal4458]

A lot of people grew up watching this movie I just don’t think this movie was bad. Considering what year it was made obviously the special effects are not going to be great. Kind of feels like this reaction was not what I expected.

[@the_nikster1]

same. I was super confused why they thought this movie was a troll vote or something. especially considering that they love Elf and Harry Potter?! don't get me wrong, I love Elf and I love the HP franchise but I just don't get how they can love those movies but then not understand how Santa magic works...so strange!

[@CharleneVanAs]

If you thought this one was cheesy - you must see The Santa Clause 2 & 3 .. yup its a trilogy 😂

[@sarahlee988]

As a kid, this movie was hilarious. Nothing in the storyline was disturbing or bothering. It was relatable and realistic life situations with the divorce and dad being grouchy. I feel like that's real life. For it being in the 90s, there wasn't a lot of cgi in films. This was a magical, fun movie that was loved by most children at the time. I don't know how kids would feel about it now since cgi and technology is better and the new norm.

[@meredithkonicki1564]

I absolutely LOVE you guys and your reactions and I absolutely get why you think this movie is so cheesy -- it is, pure 90s cheese -- but it's also really clever (so many of the jokes Tim Allen delivers early on are effing hilarious) and the emotional core hits me SO hard, even still (and maybe even more so?) today as an adult. I grew up with this movie and my husband and I consider this to be "our" Christmas movie because of all the nostalgia, but also we just think there's a lot to love here. I really do think the emotional core is one that's beautiful and really, really resonated with me and a lot of us who were kids in the 90s. I think this movie is much better than people give it credit for because of the fantastic father/son story. I'd encourage you to watch this one again with your kiddos.

[@misandristmayhem]

I want to thank all four of you guys for your reactions especially during this time. These past few years and particularly the holidays have not been kind to myself and countless people however from the bottom of my heart, I want say thank you for helping me smile and laugh through it. It's not always easy but your reactions certainly help.

[@ideasmatter4737]

To answer your critique of the weak plot and character development issues, I think of this as a story written by kids, only better! Watching it with a kid who lived through the 90’s and watched other 90’s kids movies is a blast! It’s a fantasy. It’s not deep. I love it! And I enjoyed you giggling through your whole review.

[@dennisfamilyvlogs5204]

Crazy to hear that Santa Claus and Scrooge aren’t in everybody’s top 4😂 1:03

[@rodderdamn4610]

This was our Xmas movie. Born 85 and 87. WE HAVE NEVER NOTICED THE ELF EARS IN THE BEGINNING!!!!!

[@itsadancething]

I grew up watching this movie. It's definitely in my top 3 Christmas movies. I think what this movie did INFINITELY better than any other Christmas movie is the North Pole. I've never seen a more complete or magical North Pole. It's absolutely stunning.

[@raquelsanchez288]

i honestly cant believe you didnt like this movie. Its a classic, one of my all time favorites! Maybe you had to be a kid in the 90s to love it? at least you laughed a lot :)

[@lyds6382]

I’m totally shocked as well! I usually can tell exactly what they’ll think of a movie, this is the first time I was dead wrong.

[@charissakington606]

Tim Allen is AMAZING - I love everything he is in. I also love his personal story of redemption - started off a bit of a bad seed and turned his life around. Plus he is hilarious. Especially in Christmas with the Kranks!!!

[@novaboon2866]

Honestly its not even a bad movie. Its a classic. Ok I admit that some of the effects are dated, but they were working with what they had. 2 is decent. 3 is kinda meh.

[@Sully2001]

I grew up watching these but the only one I had on DVD was the 3rd movie. It’s not great, but Martin Short as Jack Frost is awesome. I personally like that story more than Robo-Santa in the 2nd movie.

[@Sully2001]

@@Dangangela6565 ?

[@TheBlackLakeSiren]

I love 3. I love Martin Short.

[@GTARanger1992]

Its hilarious Santa isnt accepted as being an actual entity in this universe after literally a whole neighborhood seeing him in his sleigh 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ineffablemars]

This movie is so nostalgic for me! I watched this every christmas as a kid and still watch it today!

[@georgekellon2471]

Bro... we're talkin hot cocoa from a 1200-year-old recipe... made by one of Santa's Elves... You don't question shaken or stirred.🤨

[@LadyBeyondTheWall]

After they questioned the magic making the fireplaces large enough for Santa to walk out of because they were too big, I wasn't surprised when they questioned the cocoa. 😂

[@PeglegSailor]

I saw this movie in theaters when it first came out. I was only 8, and I’ve loved it ever since. One of my favorites.

[@kurtsmith9564]

This was one of my kids favorite movies, but as they've gotten older and we've watched together. We find that it's not always a child's movie. Thank you for the reaction video because it made me laugh and helps me stay in the holiday mood

[@jenng7389]

I've always thought the Santa Clause and the sequel with Martin Short is my jam but this year, for some reason, i went all in and totally binged and got into all the movies and even the TV Show. It's offically on my list of favourite franchises

[@Madisonworld2024]

They be laughing at the end like they are having a seizure 😂😂😂💀

[@DonnaBump]

19:00 Yes, I've shaken not stirred cocoa (because of this movie being part of my childhood in the 90's ). It might not taste better, but it's faster & more fun! 😀

[@Lensmaster1]

You don't have to have grown up with this movie to enjoy it. I was 32 when this movie came out and it is up on my list of great Christmas movies. There is nothing wrong with cheese. This movie is about Christmas, it is fun, and it is inspirational, all things that make a classic Christmas movie.

[@jessielallier9483]

I actually adore this movie. It's a must watch at my home every Christmas.

[@Daytondaily]

“There’s other Christmas movies” after he says he only watches 5 Christmas movies a year lmao. And they’re not even great ones.

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

In the original vhs tim Allen ad libbed a line saying Neal's number was 1800spankme. Turns out it's an actual adult phone service. They had to edit it out so kids wouldn't call the number.

[@dereka5017]

Haha, yeah, I still have that version.

[@ZeliBnnuy]

I never understood why the mom was so against Charlie believing in Santa again. It seems like they’re trying to suck out all the childhood he has left in him, as if mom and dad splitting up doesn’t alter a child’s entire life already, let’s add no magic to the list for this tiny child ??

[@ReneandMae]

I know, right? My parents divorced when I was 7 years old, and that was also the year I figured out for myself that there was no Santa Claus. I had wanted one of those Fisher Price play desks with the magnetic, colorful letters that could be stored inside the desk. Well, I got it for Christmas, but "Santa" left the box with the instructions for putting it together in the basement for me to find, so...I was too smart for my britches back then, as my grandma would say. A lot happened to our family at that pivotal time in my life. Dad kept stealing us from Mom and denying he had us, then he'd return us late on Monday mornings for her to rush us to the babysitter's before she had to go to work. Mom got sick from the stress of dealing with her Ex, so she moved us out of state, back to California to stay with her mother until she could get established in a new state. Except we got into a bad accident on the way, hauling the little U-haul trailer hooked up to the back of our station wagon. A VW Bug cut my mother off, and the trailer jackknifed, then pulled the bumper free from our car, then somersaulted down a hill. So, we arrived in a new state with the clothes on our backs, and not much else after our few possessions we'd had when we moved were ruined in the accident. Then, Mom's bleeding ulcers and stuff were not enough, she had a burst appendix shortly after we'd arrived in California, which the doctors did not diagnose until a second extended hospital stay, and she eventually demanded an exploratory surgery to figure out what was wrong with her, which took the doctors 8 hours to save her, as she had gangrene all over her organs from their not treating her when her appendix first burst. Our grandma wouldn't even take us to see our mom at the hospital, but she did tell us that if she died, my siblings and I would be split up and sent to different relatives. After Mom recovered and we moved out on our own, Dad wouldn't pay his child support, so life was VERY tough for Mom to provide for us all on her own. Many Christmases consisted of a single present from her, even if we had that much, all while we were required to go spend the day at our well-to-do aunt & uncle's house for Christmas dinner with the relatives, where their entire living room was filled waist-high with presents for their two boys, our cousins. Suffice it to say, it was ALWAYS hard to get into the Christmas spirit with what my family lived through, and my brother, sister and I went through as kids. We like to watch lighthearted, cheesy-or-not Christmas movies like The Santa Clause just for the fantasy, of living vicariously through a make-believe movie to enjoy the Christmases we never had as kids. Sometimes its the yearly re-watching of cheesy Christmas movies that is the only thing that can get us into the mood for Christmas.

[@RiverPond11]

This is my favorite Christmas movie. I think I definitely believed in Santa Claus a lot longer than "normal" because of this movie. I loved it so much and still do. Nostalgia 100 as well as I love cheesy movies! I watch all 3 every Christmas.

[@Hayzelle]

Honestly surprised Babes in Toyland (the version with Pat Morita and Keanu Reeves) isn't one of Oak's Christmas movies. 🤣 Personally, I think every Christmas movie should have a little cheese. Even Die Hard is a bit cheesy at times. My mom loves these Santa Clause movies (and Tim Allen). She even had us watching the new Disney+ Santa Clause series on Christmas. And yes, it stars Tim Allen looking to retire as Santa and searching for a replacement to be Santa.

[@getshwifty3101]

Charlie: I think I'm gonna go into the family business. Me: Did.....did this kid just admit to planning on murdering his father???

[@itme420]

I love this movie but I also grew up watching it. It's the 8th movie/tv show out of 24 I watch every year for Christmas. Loved seeing your reactions and the nonstop laughing at the end. Fun fact, I saw Tim Allen at The Laugh Factory in California. He talked about this movie and how he hates/dislikes kids. So it was really funny hearing some of the stories from this movie. Also Happy Holidays or normal week if you don't celebrate

[@nikil.502]

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I also love Elf, White Christmas, and Home Alone 1 and 2.

[@andreaelliott728]

My favorite Christmas movies, all three of them, with the third being my fave, even though most think it’s the worst of the three movies. I was so psyched to watch the new six episodes, with the majority of original major characters coming back! It was cute, and I honestly wish it would have been longer. I hear there’s a possibility of another set of episodes in the future! Merry Christmas to everyone!

[@Hayzelle]

My mom started playing the new episodes while we were waiting for the ball to drop and everyone was kind of doing their own thing to entertain ourselves and stay awake until midnight. 5 of 6 of us were so invested by the time we had to pause it for the ball drop. 🤣

[@the_nikster1]

this is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I feel like the whole thing about adults not believing in Santa or magic anymore is very fitting for the review here haha like, I think there was a lot of nitpicking here that I haven't seen in other movies. but honestly, everybody has different tastes so I'm glad that you guys were at least able to laugh and enjoy yourselves. ❤

[@jessicablueheart9772]

I like the part where Tim Allen says it feels like America's Most Wanted

[@Tchika]

your review had me in stitches, that was awesome 😂 This movie was on repeat in my home because of my little brother, and seeing it from an adult point of view now hits different 😅

[@AlwaysSweet23]

I love all his Santa movies!! 😍😍😍 And now his mini series. Just finished watching it today and loved it.👌🏼❤️😍

[@LexoG33]

As a 90's kid I always have had a lot of fun watching this movie. Classic Tim Allen indeed, not exactly what we would consider super kid friendly comedy style these days, lol.

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

I didn't get a chance to scroll thru the comments so my bad if someone mentioned it. But yes the little girl in the beggining was an elf. They pop up here and there, like they are checking up on Santa etc. You see one at the bench at the soccer game, outside the house when the cops are after santa etc.

[@hephaestusbuilds9462]

Just rewatched all three movies myself and the new show, and I gotta say I can't be more hyped for you guys to watch this movie(and hopefully the entire series). Merry Christmas!

[@violetpup4272]

This is my favorite Santa Movie 😂. I love it even more as an adult than when i did as a kid. The second one is great too. You would enjoy The Lemon Drop Kid with Bob Hope. It’s a great Christmas movie as well.

[@bloomwiththestars]

I loved this movie as a kid. I mostly enjoy it for the lore it adds to Santa Claus. It answered questions I didn't even know I had, like does Santa die and if so, what happens? If it isn't one person for eternity, how do they choose a new person? I also love Christmas movies that bring the belief in Christmas and Santa Claus back to people who have lost that child within. Great reaction!

[@ThePenpachi]

“One UPS guy got stuck with all of that? He deserves a raise.” Me having my PTSD hit: “Ha ha ha, yeah, you would think…right? 😅”

[@greenpieceofmind]

Now there would be an awesome reaction series, Home Improvement! Bring back the 90's!

[@JuJuLotz]

It isn’t so bad it’s good, it’s just good! This movie shaped my view of Santa Claus as a kid and explained a lot of the questions I had. Tim Allen was, and will always be my Santa Claus. 🤍

[@ShiningStar2010]

I don’t get what’s so funny. It’s charming and creative explaining Santa. I grew up with this movie loving watching it with my family.

[@toriecarter2711]

You're both kinda Neal at several points~ I think it's kinda interesting how your opinions about certain things are one of the exact points of the movie: There's magic in just ~believing~ & not everything needs 100% perfect explanation to be enjoyed. But even Neal came around! And I know you two might not rank the movie very high (the movie's age does show in place, tho, it's kinda gives it a charm), but you did seem to get some genuine moments of enjoyment~~~

[@Jo.Jo.222]

The Santa clause movies (and now, the new tv series) are my family’s go to movies! The next movies and the tv series explain things more 😂 And #3 is my favourite, Martin short and Tim Allen are hilarious together.

[@claytorizzle]

i used to watch this with my family every year while decorating the Christmas tree. it's such a cute movie. the other tradition was watching a Christmas Story multiple times (while chatting) at my grand parents. to me these are two of the best Christmas movies but probably mostly from nostalgia