This film represents a significant decline in quality when compared to the initial _Bad Santa_. While Kathy Bates’ presence was certainly pleasing, this installment suggests we probably won't be getting a third movie. _Final rating:★★ - It had elements I enjoyed, but ultimately it didn’t work well._

I wasn't really anticipating another one of these, particularly given the long gap—13 years—and my own feelings about the original film, which I found merely decent. I wouldn’t go so far as to call this a pointless continuation. The filmmakers brought back the key actors, at least two of them, along with the child actor who is now in his twenties. It follows a familiar structure. Those who saw the first movie will li…