Northpole (film)
Northpole is a 2014 American-Canadian Christmas fantasy television film directed by Douglas Barr. It premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 15, 2014, and stars Tiffani Thiessen, Josh Hopkins, Bailee Madison and Max Charles. The film was followed by a sequel "Northpole 2: Open for Christmas" released in November 2015. Bailee Madison returned to play Clementine the Elf while the lead pair was played by Lori Loughlin and Dermot Mulroney. Films. <onlyinclude> </onlyinclude> Reception. Brian Lowry of "Variety" wrote, "Sweet and inoffensive, one needn't be a complete Grinch to wish the festive doings  contained a little more spice and less saccharine." Mary McNamara of the "Los Angeles Times" wrote, ""Northpole" may be a cookie-cutter take on Christmas, but it's one with high-quality ingredients." Matt Roush of "TV Guide" wrote, "It's all very traditional, conventional, satisfying for those who like their schmaltz as concentrated as a double espresso".