Ray3100

It's not the best show ever made, but it's hardly the worst. It's just a fun show that doesn't take itself too seriously. The story was padded a bit, probably only needed 7 or 8 episodes. But the characters are engaging and you do care about them. Catherine Zeta-Jones is always a pleasure to watch. The big bad was not a surprise reveal nor was he a good villain. Really didn't need him at all.

My biggest complaint was the show trying to convince me that Lady Gaga would be the music of choice at a $500 a plate political fundraiser.

It's not a groundbreaking show. It won't win any awards, nor does it deserve any, but if you just want to chill out in front of the tv for any afternoon, this will work very well for that.

David Huddleston is the best Santa ever on the big screen. John Lithgow is a fantastic villain. Dudly Moore is a fine elf. And Mrs. Claus is perfectly cast. The child actors leave a lot to be desired, but I guess they are cute enough to be in a Christmas movie.

Henry Mancini brings his wonderful talents to the music score and the set design is exactly what you imagine Santa's workshop would look like.

In an entertainment world that is obsessed with trying to find the next gritty and dark hit, sometimes it's nice to just enjoy a simple family film that makes you smile.

And this last sentence is only here to meet the character limit.