Eddie is a crisis counselor who works in concert with the police department. After talking to a homeless man and getting him off a Christmas tree, he sees that man on the news. Congressman Harf is working hard to keep the local mission open. Eddie hates this time of the year. When he was 8, his parents constantly argued. He asked a mall Santa to get his dad a fishing rod to end the conflict, so Santa asked for his address. Later, Eddie's dad came home early, and so did the mall Santa. But he came to rob them. Since then, Eddie has hated the holiday and everything that goes with it.
Eddie's estranged wife, Alison, drops off their daughter, Charlotte, to spend Christmas Eve with him. She tells Eddie to keep a positive attitude because Charlotte loves the holiday. Charlotte reminds Eddie to feed the vacationing neighbor's cat. Eddie walks to the door, grabs the mail, and calls for the feline. Then, Eddie hears a voice coming from the fireplace. Eddie finds a man upside down and stuck. It's Nick, and he came to deliver the toys. Eddie assumes Nick is mentally unstable and offers to get Nick help. Nick tries to prove he is Santa Claus, but his reindeer remote doesn't work. Then, Nick grabs his tablet to double-check the naughty list but can't unlock it. He realized he got the wrong tablet at Congressman Harf's house. Harf sent 3 of his goons after Nick to retrieve it. It has evidence of misdeeds. Eddie thinks Nick is a common thief, but Charlotte knows he is real. Can Nick get Eddie to believe and save Christmas?
This film plays with the belief storyline. Eddie rejects the holiday, and it has a direct effect on Nick and his magic. Although Nick sweats glitter and farts cinnamon, his dyed beard throws Eddie off. Viewers will get some Santa facts while adding new ones for holiday lovers. For example, Santa has a boss, and her name is Mrs. Claus. Also, he has several gift stations around the world to facilitate gift-giving. It answers children's questions and keeps the dream alive. It's what you expect from Disney but without the constant product placements.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
When is this night gonna be over - Eddie
I'm a leaver, not a taker - Nick
Don't worry. I'll protect you - Charlotte
Bring my child home - Alison
What's your involvement in all of this - Harf
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