Make no mistake, this movie is utter hog wash. From the mis cast child actors to the creepy elves. Then theres the bludgeoning "true meaning of christmas" message it tries to drill home at every turn. But, and it's a big but, it has an ace up it's sleeve. Kurt Russell sells this like it's the last job he'll ever have (which isn't beyond the realms of possibility) oozing chisled Hollywood charisma out of every pore. What's even more impressive is the fact that he doesn't just take the pay cheque and dial in a performance, he smashes his Santa out of the park and looks like he's enjoying every second of it. Worth seeing for him alone.
Review of The Christmas Chronicles
