I’m not entirely convinced about this one. It feels like watching something that actively works against having an HDR television; someone seemed to have dialed the brightness way down, almost to twenty percent. It's conceivable there might be a worthwhile story buried within, and I do appreciate Kurt Russell’s performances, but I couldn’t really get into it. On my 4k OLED HDR TV, everything just appeared as an ind…

It's largely what you'd expect. A father’s passing sends his son spiraling, while his daughter maintains hope, and Santa Claus gets involved to lend a hand—though he needs their assistance just as much. I noticed myself questioning the story's logic, which isn't really fair when it comes to a Christmas fantasy like this one; if Santa can conjure presents inside a jail cell, why does he require help escaping? The scre…

It’s a diverting movie, fitting well with the holiday season. I’m consistently pleased by Kurt Russell; I appreciate most of his movies, and this one is another worthwhile addition to my viewings. He delivers a strong performance as the central character, essentially holding the whole thing together. The supporting cast wasn't ideally chosen, but they are acceptable in their parts. Goldie Hawn and Steven Van Zandt…

It’s an okay film, nothing I'm eager to revisit, and I don’t feel comfortable suggesting it to others. Maybe my dislike of Kurt Russell is at fault; his tendency to bring his own personality into the role of Santa Claus diminishes the wonder of the character for me, and I find this version of Santa Claus unconvincing and almost unsuitable. The general storyline and writing are acceptable, but there are some pec…