The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

Why so much hype?

Very best movie i ever watch

It is a performances centric movie

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

"The Santa Clause 2" holds to the long-held Hollywood axiom that sequel films seldom do as well as the first film. While there is some humor, this film picks up where the original left off, only 10 years later. Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) has been doing his job as the new Santa, so things are pretty much the same – except for one small matter. The "Mrs." clause of his "contract" now kicks in. So, this film's new humor is all about Santa finding a mate. There is some fun and mischief, and the film provides a few laughs. The kids may enjoy it, but there's little special or lasting about this film. It's a piece of what has become Hollywood holiday "fodder" in the 21st century.

Okay, it's kind of dumb, and some of the shtick is old-hat, but it does have heart. At least I saw it that way. Take this with a grain of salt as I was able to FF through some of the stuff I found pedantic. That includes almost all the scenes that deal with teen angst, children of divorce, yada, yada... I don't know why it's there to be honest. It's just a anchor on the pace. What does work is everything else, and I found the actors appealing as well as displaying genuine warmth throughout. Good enough for me. I don't care what others say, Tim Allen is just fun to watch.This is a kids flick, but I like kid's flicks because... Well, I'm not sure why. Excepting the obligatory scatological humor. There's not much of it so, there you go. I think this movie is rated way too low, so don't let that put you off. It's entertaining and there's not much that will offend anyone. It's not 'A Christmas Story', but it's a decent little Christmas flick.

A sequel to the immensely likable The Santa Clause, 'The Santa Clause 2' is An Entertaining Sequel, that works big time!'The Santa Clause 2' Synopsis: Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus.'The Santa Clause 2' is uncomplicated, undemanding entertainment. It delivers the right amount of fun it promises. The Screenplay is nicely written, offering sweet & cute moments almost throughout. Michael Lembeck's Direction is decent. Cinematography, Editing, Art Design & Make-Up, are appropriately done. Performance-Wise: Tim Allen is absolutely lovable as Santa. The talented actor holds your attention from start to end. Also memorable is Elizabeth Mitchell, who enacts the leading-lady, wonderfully.On the whole, 'The Santa Clause 2' is fun!

Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been Santa for awhile, but only now is he told that there is more Santa Clause. He must marry a Mrs Claus before Christmas eve. In addition, his son Charlie has landed on the Naughty List. He decides to go south and leave a substitute Santa in his place. While he falls for Charlie's principal Carol Newman (Elizabeth Mitchell), the substitute Santa stirs up trouble and puts every child on the Naughty List.This still has some of the original charm. Most of it comes from Carol slowly finding out Scott is actually Santa. Charlie's complaint about his father is less convincing. I don't think the secret is that big of a deal. It feels very fake. I rather not have an excuse for his misbehaving. There is a good lesson to be had there, but it ends rather weakly. It's a missed learning opportunity. Besides that, the movie is good family fun.