Absolutely wonderful! I would give this a 20 out of 10 if I could. It was refreshing to see a new Christmas film with emphasis on the story and characters. (I know I always waffle on about that, but it is important. It's what makes a film tick for me.) There were moments that could be quite hard to watch, especially for anyone who's lost someone close due to death. However, don't let that put you off, because the overall film is a feel-good, uplifting family movie with a true Christmas spirit throughout. About time they made such a wonderful film like this.

Of course, this film is also guaranteed a 10 from me, simply because they have not one - but TWO Christmas songs recorded by Elvis Presley. It didn't surprise me to learn that Santa is played by Kurt Russell, who not only starred as Elvis in a 1979 biopic, but he also starred WITH the great man himself as the shin-kicking boy in "It Happened At The World's Fair."

Santa is real so stfu

This modern Christmas take on Santa is a lot of fun, with a great turn from Kurt Russell as Santa himself. Worth a watch, especially if you're running low on Christmas spirit (and no, I don't mean the alcoholic kind).

Truly magical Christmas movie. Humour and the spirit of Christmas both on one movie. Kurt Russell makes a great Santa.

The idea is innovative and the graphics are excellent!

The only drawback is the performances of the kids which are not to the best. However, since this is only noticeable by adults, children will love the movie and laugh with their hearts!

Personally, as an adult, I had a really good time watching it!

An interesting change from those repetitive Christmas rom-coms. Kurt Russell and Santa's little helper further enhance the film. :)

Very well done loved it.

This movie was incredible! Definitely being added to our families annual Christmas must-watch list!

A modern, but magical Christmas movie. It's very enjoyable, but nothing new. Personally, many themes and settings reminded me of Rise of the Guardians (which I prefer), but there's joy in familiarity as well.

Note that I'm not a fan of when Santa is written as kind of mean just to seem "modern", the lines about Santa's weight are never necessary and just gives it a bad vibe. Wish they had skipped them as it just feels so out of place, there are other ways to make a family movie relatable to adult viewers.

I never realized I needed Kurt Russell as Santa until now. Well first you have to enjoy Kurt Russell just being Kurt Russell. If you found him entertaining in anything like I have. You will like this movie.
It’s magical but flawed when there’s a scene where the sleigh is in the middle of the street during daylight. Yet no one even notices.
It’s also cliche that Santa is arrested and of course gets everyone in jail to sing. I also saw that in Ernest Saves Christmas and probably many others.

This is being added to my Christmas rotation. It was fun and different. Santa wasn’t your typical cheesy Santa and the music was nice. The message was good too.

Instant classic. I was expecting a quality production, I was not expecting the wistfulness and humor for its own sake of a family movie made in the mid-90s. Nothing could be more timely than a movie demonstrating the importance of positivity and faith.

[spoiler]The jailhouse blues session really put it over the top for me. I miss live-action musicals.[/spoiler]

Santa is Elvis...or at least Kurt Russell's version of the big fella. This is a mix of "The Santa Clause" and "Adventures in Babysitting" with pretty darn fantastic CGI effects, a crackling quick pace, and some legitimate laughs. Don't miss this new Santa movie...better than most of the Santa adventures out there. 9/10

When I saw the wrapping, I was sure this was going to be another generic present like you get at your bank or dentist's. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up to find a genuine, sincere and heartfelt gift. _The Christmas Chronicles_ won't be my favourite present this holiday season but it's certainly one I'll remember with pleasure and keep with me for awhile. Who knows, maybe I'll even try it again next year.

PS Kurt Russell is now my favourite Father Christmas ever, and the best in the part since Lord Richard Attenborough played Kris Kringle in _The Miracle on 34th Street_.

I did not know what to expect when my wife suggested The Christmas Chronicles as our next Christmas movie this year. The only thing I knew about it was that Netflix made it and Kurt Russel was Santa.

Well...after a surprising amount of laughter later, I'm rather glad she chose this one. I had fun! Will it be something we will revisit next Christmas? Probably not, but it's certainly more likely than with those Hallmark movies we watched yesterday.

Anyway...Since it has to be my turn to pick soon, I might actually go with the sequel. Yes...I'm surprised too.