The Santa Clause has more than earned its place in the pantheon of classic holiday movies. Part of that is due to its unorthodox set-up: ad exec Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa Claus and has to take his job. That's a surprisingly dark hook for a holiday movie, especially one made by Disney – but it works. Allen's performance as Calvin mixes in the comedian's usual acerbic wit with some genuine soul; the same combination would help shape Allen's performance as Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films. Throw in a talented supporting cast that includes David Krumholtz and Judge Reinhold – and some gorgeous production design, and you get a Christmas movie with endless repeat value (as well as a sequel series).
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