Santa's Dog

I wanted to like it, but the film is poorly made. The actors don't seem to have any direction. Was there even a script? Was there a director on the set? The movie starts out being about "naughty and nice list" and then that gets dropped. Then the star Hercules is hardly ever seen. The voice for the dog is terrible. I see a lot of praise for the movie on this board but that seems to be mostly family and friends of the cast. If anyone sees the film, you will realize how bad it is. Santa was good. The girlfriend was good. But the rest are forgettable. Too bad. We need some good holiday films. But this is definitely not one. Keep away from this one! You read all the reviews on this movie but by watching the film itself, you will realize who is telling the truth.

This really is a poorly acted and executed movie. I hate to say that, but that's my take on it. But here's the thing, my young son LOVES it! It's one of his favorites. It hurts me to watch, but he would watch it over and over and over. So if you're looking for a silly, lighthearted movie that kids will like, this could be the one.

IF, however, you're looking for fine acting, great special effects, nuanced directing, a evocative script, or any other good characteristics of movies for adults, you will not find them. Sorry. But your kids might really enjoy it. It's like a bad cartoon on Saturday morning: "Do you REALLY like this?" as their giggling themselves silly on the couch.

Hercules Saves Christmas is a fun Xmas kids film great for the entire family. The film had humor and holiday spirit. There were good characters I cared about and good acting all around. Rick, Sally, and Helen stood out.

Top it off with cute talking animals, magic elves, and some good holiday music.

My family enjoyed it. It held good moral values. My kids and nephews wanted to see it again the next day. They connected with the Max character and they loved Hercules. What more can one ask for in a Christmas film?

Recommend!!!

Oh my sweet lord. This movie is terrible. I like the show pit boss so I thought I would give this movie a try. I like cheesy TV shows and movies but this was below even that. The acting is terrible. THe lead role reminded me of an 8th grade play.Actually the whole movie reminded me of an 8th grade play.Last but not least. SHorty doing the voice over for Hercules was just disgusting. NOt everyone can do voice over and you do need some acting skills to do it. His vocal tone stayed the same no matter what situation. No excitement at all.It sounded like shorty was doing the voice over in the bathroom. I warn all of the people in this world. Do not watch unless your half asleep. I love Christmas movies but this is not one that I wish to share with my family.

This is so strange. A "homemade" type movie. Looks like something you could make with your friends at home, assuming all your friends are little people. The plot is all OVER the place. The green screen effects are obvious. The dialogue is so weird it almost seems like it was translated from a foreign language, but it wasn't. There's a lot of background noise which drowns out the dialogue. Most of the characters act goofy, creepy or high.

The villain is hammy and wears the same greasy makeup kids wear on Halloween. Props are things like squirt pistols. I won't say it isn't entertaining, but for all the wrong reasons.