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Dear Santa
2024 108 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.0
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Bobby Farrelly
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Description
Likeable 6th grader Liam writes to Santa asking him to prove that he's real. But Liam is dyslexic and accidentally sends his letter to Satan instead, who shows up at Liam's house, excited to have his first fanboy letter and wanting a little of Liam's soul.
Starring
Jack Black
Actor
Robert Timothy Smith
Actor
Keegan-Michael Key
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2025
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Dear Santa suffers from a high-concept premise that fails to deliver on its potential, resulting in a predictable and underwhelming holiday comedy. While Jack Black provides a reliable performance, the film's refusal to lean into its darker, more creative possibilities leaves it feeling generic and surface-level.
| Acting | Jack Black delivers a charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Production | The film effectively recreates a cozy and traditional festive atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a conventional and predictable path that leaves little room for surprise. | |
| Originality | The central premise is squandered by a child-friendly approach that avoids the darker, edgier potential of the Satanic concept. | |
| Theme | The tone remains too surface-level to generate a lasting emotional or thematic impact. |