100 Word Reviews - The Santa Clause (1995)

This is the epitome of the over-sentimental nineties throwaway. Poorly acted and abysmally written, this film will surely make for a boring, cringe-fuelled festive experience for all of the family to despise. The film starts with the surreptitious murdering of Santa Claus, leading Tim Allen to slowly transform into a new Santa, in a strange homage to David Cronenberg's The Fly. It's cheap and nasty Saturday afternoon entertainment that is a tonal catastrophe and leaves a sour taste in the mouth. While DVD copies are scarcely purchased, there are undoubtedly countless VHS copies currently gathering dust in charity shops nationwide.