Santa's Apprentice

Santa Claus, nearing retirement, must choose a successor. He selects an ambitious and greedy advertising executive named Franck. To train him, Santa brings Franck to the North Pole and attempts to mold him into a kind-hearted gift-giver, a task complicated by Franck's initial resistance and his struggle to adapt to the magical world.

Santa's Apprentice received a generally mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its whimsical premise and visual charm. While some critics found the plot predictable and aimed more towards a younger audience, many appreciated its lighthearted holiday spirit and the performances of its cast, especially Kad Merad as the reluctant apprentice.

• Charming and visually appealing, offering a fresh take on the Santa Claus mythos.
• A fun holiday movie, though its narrative may be too simplistic for some adults.
• Kad Merad's performance as the modern-day apprentice is a highlight.

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None notable.

The film is a sequel to the 2010 French film 'La Véritable Histoire de Noël' (The True Story of Christmas).