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Dear Santa (2024)
Directed by Bobby Farrelly
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Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he’s real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam’s house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam’s soul.
Rated PG-13 | Length 108 minutes
Actors
Robert Timothy Smith | Jack Black | Keegan-Michael Key | Brianne Howey | Hayes MacArthur | P. J. Byrne | Jaden Carson Baker | Kai Cech | Post Malone | Gavin Munn | Cate Freedman | Ben Stiller | Kyle Gass | Lee Reyes | Bash Hagelin | Bryson Dean Haney | Lindsay Rootare | Luke Chiappetta | Greg Clarkson | Maiya Moran | Leo Easton Kelly | Tierre Turner | Carole Kaboya | Travon McEntyre | Izzy Herbert | Selah Kimbro Jones | A.B. Cassidy
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/25/2024 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
This isn’t nearly as bad as everyone on LB seems to think it is. It’s perfectly fine holiday pap with Jack Black doing his usual schtick. Like a PG rated Satan’s Little Helper but for Christmas instead of Halloween.
I like the idea of an “evil angel” persuading the nerd kid to do things he wouldn’t normally do. The movie does need another pass thru the editing bay to trim 10-15 minutes and tighten it up. Also the ending really drops the ball.
But I like Black doing this character (again) and the holiday setting.
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