What spectacle, what heart!

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2006)

Will Farrell stars as a human adopted by elves into Santa's workshop at the North Pole. When he finds out he is human after all, he heads back to New York City to be redeemed by the love of his biological father and perhaps civilization in general, or at least the half-hearted Christmas Caroling of New Yorkers; It takes little while for the suspension of disbelief to come into effect, but after it gets a hold of you, you're off for the ride. Hold onto your reins, because it's a good one.
I watched this film with tears in my eyes. What spectacle, what heart! With a good story, and most importantly with actors like James Caan,Will Farrell, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, and Zoey Descchanel's bittersweet charms to counterpoint the mix, it is easy to see why.
Does this redeem America? For two hours and ...minutes I would have to say yes. I don't think you can make a comedy better than that.