Hilarious funny AND nice

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 2003)

I was very surprised to find that Will Ferrell and Hollywood could make a hilariously funny and NICE film that was also rated PG. There were people from every age range at the show I attended. Small children, teens, adults, and old folks were all laughing and smiling, and even tearing up a bit at the sweet and sentimental, but not syrupy (inside joke) ending.
Not quite on the same level as A Christmas Story, or The Santa Clause, but pretty close. Definitely deserves a place in the Family Video Collection.