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Dear Santa

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Jack Black in Dear Santa (2024)
When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.
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When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.

  • Director
    • Bobby Farrelly
  • Writers
    • Ricky Blitt
    • Peter Farrelly
    • Dan Ewen
  • Stars
    • Jack Black
    • Robert Timothy Smith
    • Keegan-Michael Key
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bobby Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Ricky Blitt
      • Peter Farrelly
      • Dan Ewen
    • Stars
      • Jack Black
      • Robert Timothy Smith
      • Keegan-Michael Key
    • 207User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Satan
    Robert Timothy Smith
    Robert Timothy Smith
    • Liam Turner
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Dr. Finkleman
    Brianne Howey
    Brianne Howey
    • Molly Turner
    Hayes MacArthur
    Hayes MacArthur
    • Bill Turner
    Post Malone
    Post Malone
    • Austin Post
    • (as Austin Post)
    P.J. Byrne
    P.J. Byrne
    • Mr. Charles
    Jaden Carson Baker
    Jaden Carson Baker
    • Gibby
    Kai Cech
    Kai Cech
    • Emma
    Cate Freedman
    Cate Freedman
    • Crossing Guard
    Gavin Munn
    Gavin Munn
    • Aiden
    • (as Gavin Wesley Munn)
    Lee Reyes
    • Lee
    Bash Hagelin
    • Joey
    Bryson Haney
    Bryson Haney
    • Grayson
    • (as Bryson Dean Haney)
    Selah Kimbro Jones
    Selah Kimbro Jones
    • Attractive Girl
    Kyle Gass
    Kyle Gass
    • Science Teacher
    Lindsay Rootare
    Lindsay Rootare
    • Technician
    Luke Chiappetta
    • Jock
    • Director
      • Bobby Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Ricky Blitt
      • Peter Farrelly
      • Dan Ewen
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    7rahkkas

    Satan >> Santa

    Jack Black is undoubtedly the star of this film.

    His acting, eccentric mannerisms, and slapstick comedy evoke Jim Carrey's style - both actors light up the screen with their infectious energy!

    The film cleverly weaves witty and darkly satirical dialogue into a broader commentary on contemporary Western society, particularly addressing issues of childhood bullying and dysfunctional parent-child relationships.

    Yet the movie never wallows in darkness; instead, it remains vibrant, colorful, and full of laughs.

    Post Malone delivers an entertaining cameo, and true to Christmas movie tradition, it wraps up with a heartwarming ending!

    Perfect for holiday season viewing...

    Recommended!
    7solemnphilosopher

    Not Perfect, But Amusing

    I am not one to generally watch or like Christmas films, but Dear Santa had an intriguing premise and so I decided to give it a try. I was honestly surprised by how much I liked it.

    I was concerned the film might lean too hard into slapstick or over-the-top silliness, but only one literal toilet joke dragged on a bit too long for my tastes. It focuses more on witty dialogue/situations and has some surprisingly touching moments.

    This film will no doubt get flak from the religious crowd for invoking the devil, which likely explains part of the low review score. However, I thought it brought something fresh to the table without feeling disrespectful (It even lightly touches on some theological arguments).

    The one downside for me was the acting among the child actors was a little rough in parts, but it is a minor issue and a common complaint in films with younger actors.

    Whatever the case, I'd definitely recommend giving Dear Santa a chance if you're looking for something heartfelt and unconventional that is still very much a Christmas film.
    6wkrwvgs

    Watchable bit of fun.

    Think Adam sandler and little Nicky when you think about Satan as I know religious groups aren't best pleased but it's just a bit of fun. Great acting the two main kids are brilliant. Jack Black is perfect for this role and with all together it was worth watching. Both sad and funny moments.

    The story is a little bit all over the place at times and there is a part that you are trying to work out as to why the family had to move. When you do find out it's pretty upsetting. It does feel like an important of school Adam Sandler film without Adam sandler anywhere near it. Great to see Post Malone cameo which was my favourite part.
    5paul_m_haakonsen

    Potential to be a lot more...

    Stumbling upon the 2024 movie "Dear Santa" by random chance, of course I opted to give the movie a fair chance. I had never heard about the movie prior to sitting down to watch it.

    Writers Ricky Blitt, Peter Farrelly and Dan Ewen put together a fairly entertaining script. The contents of the storyline definitely were original, and there were some good moments throughout the course of the 107 minutes that the movie ran for.

    Of the entire cast ensemble in the movie, I was only familiar with actors Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key. The acting performances in the movie were good.

    It was actually my first time to see who Post Malone is. Sure, I knew of him by name, but I never have seen the joker before now as he showed up in this movie. And I can't say that I had been missing out on anything, except a dude with ridiculous face tattoos and equally ridiculous music. I can't claim that it was a big deal for me that the guy was in the movie, no Sir, not at all.

    However, the movie was just lacking something to truly make it outstanding. If was as if the movie was missing some crucial ingredient, it just felt a bit underwhelming. As such, this is not going to be a returning Christmas classic for me. In fact, I doubt that I will ever return to watch it again for a second time.

    My rating of director Bobby Farrelly's 2024 movie "Dear Santa" lands on a five out of ten stars.
    5Michael_Arm

    Don't let my 5 star review discourage you from watching

    Just because I gave it a 5 star review doesn't mean the movie isn't watchable or worth watching. It left me entertained and I watched the movie from start to finish. Overall it just wasn't a good movie but that doesn't make it a bad movie.

    Jack Black is Jack Black and he helps make the movie funny and enjoyable. The story is solid and the children interacting with Jack Black do a great job keeping up with his comedic timing and energy.

    You'll only watch this movie once a year or maybe only once in your lifetime. With all the Christmas or Holiday movies out there it's refreshing to find some new ones that can fill a much needed space.

    I say enjoy it for what it's worth!

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      The license plates on the car driven by Liam's parents are from Georgia, perhaps an homage to the famous song by The Charlie Daniels Band "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"
    • Goofs
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    • Quotes

      Satan: Every time a grown man sharts himself, a demon earns its horns.

    • Crazy credits
      There's a scene during the end credits.
    • Connections
      Features Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
      Written by Meredith Willson

      Performed by Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres Orchestra

      Courtesy of RCA Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2024 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Santa Thân Mến
    • Filming locations
      • Samuel Inman Middle School, Atlanta, Georgia(exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Conundrum Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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