Totally Inappropriate For Young Santa-Believers

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2005)

I have searched and searched but have not seen a single comment addressing this and it was my biggest concern about this movie: I have a 5 year-old who believes Santa is as real as Mommy and Daddy and I don't want even the seed of doubt planted yet that Santa might not exist, which is exactly what I think this movie will do. This movie, in my opinion, while thoroughly entertaining and heart-warming for adults and older kids, is completely inappropriate for younger children who aren't yet questioning the existence of Santa. It doesn't even occur to my daughter yet to question Santa and I certainly don't want this movie giving her the idea that she should.
Not only does it clearly show the boy's doubt and cynicism and all the opportunities for them to be confirmed, but when he finally does decide to believe, we clearly see, in the end, that the face of Santa is none other than ... Daddy.
To me, this is the perfect movie to take a child to when they first start asking the question - which shouldn't be until at least 8 or 9. I say unless your child is already questioning, don't take them. If they are questioning (or older) take them to the IMAX-3D. You'll enjoy the experience so much the weirdo movements and empty eyes won't bother you.