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I think it's good. To me, <em>'The Santa Clause 2'</em> runs the original film very close. I found the plot to this one more consistently enjoyable, whereas the first one starts off stronger than it finishes - I'd still class the 1994 pr...
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The Santa Clause 2
2002
Movie
104 min
English
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users68%
Director: Michael Lembeck•Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Plot Summary
Scott Calvin is enjoying his life as Santa Claus, but he discovers he's on the naughty list for a technicality: he hasn't invoked the 'clause' to find a wife. Now, he must find a suitable partner before Christmas Eve or he'll cease to be Santa. Meanwhile, his own son is on the naughty list at boarding school, forcing Scott to juggle his marital quest with finding a way to connect with his son.
Critical Reception
The Santa Clause 2 was a commercial success, building on the charm of its predecessor. While critics acknowledged its family-friendly appeal and Tim Allen's performance, many found it to be a less original and somewhat predictable sequel, relying heavily on established formulas.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoyable for families, offering lighthearted holiday fun.
Tim Allen's return as Santa is a highlight, though the plot lacks originality.
A decent, if uninspired, sequel that captures the holiday spirit.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Santa Clause 2' to be a fun and heartwarming family movie, appreciating Tim Allen's comedic timing and the continuation of the Santa Claus story. Some viewers noted that it wasn't as fresh as the first film but still considered it a good option for holiday entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film introduced the concept of the 'Naughty List' being tied to marital status, a new rule created by the Toy Master.
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