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| Year: | 1994 |
| Rating: | 6.1(17750) |
| Listed in: | Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Directed by: | John Pasquin |
| Actors: | Tim Allen Judge Reinhold Eric Lloyd David Krumholtz Larry Brandenburg Wendy Crewson |
| "This Christmas, the snow hits the fan." | |
Cast
| Directed by | |
|---|---|
| John Pasquin | |
| Actors | |
| Tim Allen | as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus |
| Judge Reinhold | as Dr. Neil Miller |
| Eric Lloyd | as Charlie Calvin |
| David Krumholtz | as Bernard the Elf |
| Larry Brandenburg | as Det. Nunzio |
| Peter Boyle | as Mr. Whittle |
| Bradley Wentworth | as Elf at North Pole |
| Joshua Satok | as Larry the Elf |
| Chris Benson | as Fireman O'Hara |
| Zachary McLemore | as Bobby, Kid #1 |
| David Paul Grove | as Waiter |
| Jesse Collins | as Ad Executive |
| Steve Vinovich | as Dr. Pete Novos |
| Lachlan Murdoch | as Kid at Soccer Field |
| Dennis O'Connor | as Mailman |
| Ron Hartmann | as Judge G. Whelan |
| Nic Knight | as Quintin, R&D Elf |
| Scott Wickware | as Officer Malone |
| Gene Mack | as Officer Newman |
| John Pasquin | as Santa #6 |
| Brett Moon | as Elf #1 |
| Ryan Moon | as Elf #2 |
| Jack Newman | as Santa in Street |
| Michael Caruana | as Arresting Officer |
| Cody Jones | as Street Child #1 |
| Kenny Vadas | as E.L.F.S. Leader |
| Todd Davis | as E.L.F.S. #3 |
| Marc Pichette | as E.L.F.S. #4 |
| Tony Krolo | as Coffee Cop |
| Gordon Masten | as Desk Sergeant |
| Brian Reilly | as Tinsel Man |
| Philip Williams | as Sharpshooter |
| David Sparrow | as Bobby's Dad |
| Alec Bachlow | as Neighbor |
| Jimmy Labriola | as Truck Driver |
| Peter Kosaka | as Japanese Businessman |
| Steve Kosaka | as Japanese Businessman |
| Lawrence Nakamura | as Japanese Businessman |
| Hun Sun Tran | as Japanese Businessman |
| Steve Tsukamoto | as Japanese Businessman |
| Frank Welker | as Reindeers |
| Kerrigan Mahan | as Reindeers |
| Bob Dermer | as Puppet Punch |
| Actresses | |
| Wendy Crewson | as Laura Calvin Miller |
| Mary Gross | as Miss Daniels |
| Paige Tamada | as Judy the Elf |
| Judith Scott | as Susan Perry |
| Jayne Eastwood | as Judy the Waitress |
| Melissa King | as Sarah the Little Girl |
| Azura Bates | as Elf in Hangar |
| Lindsay Lupien | as Classroom Kid #2 |
| Alexandra Petrocci | as Classroom Kid #3 |
| Joyce Guy | as Principal Compton |
| Aimee McIntyre | as Ruth |
| Tabitha Lupien | as Future Ballet Girl |
| Laura Catalano | as Veronica |
| Micha Jackson | as Street Child #2 |
| Ivanka Kotalto | as E.L.F.S. #2 |
| Nina Keogh | as Puppet Judy |
Movie info
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Filming dates: | 26 April 1994 - 9 July 1994 |
| Gross: |
UK - 6,300,494 GBP (21 January 1996) Worldwide - 45,000,000 USD (except USA) |
| Plot: | Divorcee Scott Calvin is disgusted to learn that his ex and her husband have tried - and failed - to break it easy to their 6-year-old son Charlie that Santa isn't real. On Christmas Eve, Scott reads The Night Before Christmas... then receives an unexpected visitor on his roof. When he's startled by Scott's calling out and falls, the Santa impersonator disappears, leaving only an 8-reindeer sleigh and a suit with instructions to put it on if he's involved in an accident. Scott does, and is transported around the town dropping gifts through chimneys until he's taken to the North Pole and informed by a group who claim they're elves that he is now Santa. Charlie is proud of his dad's new job, though Scott's convinced it's a dream. Until his hair turns white, his beard refuses to stay shaved, he gains weight inexplicably, even for his sudden love of junk food... Now he's accepted it, there's just one problem: how to keep it secret from his disbelieving family? |
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Original Soundtracks
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"Oh Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)" Arranged by John Neufeld "Carol Of The Bells" Written by Peter Wilhousky "White Christmas" Written by Irving Berlin Performed by The Drifters Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" Written by J. Fred Coots And Haven Gillespie Performed by The Chipmunks Courtesy of EMI Records, USA, a division of ERG Under license from CEMA Special Markets "Jeopardy Theme" Written by Merv Griffin Courtesy of Columbia TriStar Television "Jingle Bell Ride" Written and Performed by Johnny Hawksworth Courtesy of Promusic, Inc. "Gimme All Your Lovin" Written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard Performed by ZZ Top Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. by arrangement with Warner Special Products "Jingle Bells" Arranged by John Neufeld "Christmas Will Return" Written by Jimmy Webb Performed by Brenda Russell and Howard Hewett Howard Hewett appears courtesy of Caliber Records Produced by Dennis Lambert "The Bells of Christmas" Written and Performed by Loreena McKennitt Courtesy of Quinlan Road and Warner Music Canada Arranged by Michael Convertino , Conrad Pope, and John Neufeld Produced by Michael Convertino |
Goofs
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Continuity: At the soccer game, Neal hands Scott his card and places his wallet in his back pocket. When Neal and Laura are walking back to the car with Charlie, Neal places his wallet in his back pocket again. Continuity: The location of the polar bear behind them as Scott talks to Charlie at the zoo. GEOG: In two shots near the end of the movie, Scott and Charlie are flying into the city in Illinois where they live and there are huge mountains on one side of the city. Continuity: On the table at Denny's is a little plastic holder with a card advertising egg nog. In all the shots of the table the plastic holder is facing toward Scott. But in the very last overhead shot, it is facing towards the empty seat to Scott's left. Continuity: When Scott Calvin is wearing the Santa suit in the early part of the film, the coat has a strip of white fur down the front. However later, when he gets arrested, the coat has two fur pom-poms down the front. And after he is released and comes back to the house, there is only one fur pom-pom on the front of the jacket. Continuity: At the end, when Laura burns the custody papers, the fire is burning. In the next shot of the fireplace, the fire is out. Revealing mistakes: The light switch in the bedroom is already off when Scott turns the lights out. Continuity: When Scott is reading "The Night Before Christmas", the pages of the book and the book being opened and closed change constantly between shots. Continuity: In the opening of the movie, the car is alternately clear of snow and ice, then frosted over between shots. Revealing mistakes: When Santa Claus is slipping on the roof at the beginning, after he's startled by Scott, you can see that the "snow" is a piece of fabric as it folds under his feet. GEOG: The scene where Scott and Charlie pull into the Denny's parking lot a sign that says "The Beer Store" can be seen- "The Beer Store" is where people only in Ontario buy beer by the case. This film is supposed to take place in Illinois. Continuity: When Scott is at the North Pole for the first time, he is given a cookie. As Bernard talks about the card and reads it, the cookie is alternately bitten/whole with Scott never having had taken a bite. Continuity: As the ELFS fly over the police car, the policeman spills his coffee on his shirt. When the camera cuts back to him, his shirt is dry. Miscellaneous: If watching with closed captioning, Judy's voice comes from Scott's hat asking if he's OK while he's getting arrested. The caption shows Charlie's name instead of Judy's. This has been corrected in later versions. Continuity: During the meeting with the principal, after Scott Calvin came to "Job Day" at his son's class, Scott's tie pin alternates between a round pin and a green (?) diamond/square tie pin. Revealing mistakes: Near the end of the film, as the SWAT team surrounds the house, you can see one team member slip near the front steps and the snow "buckles" revealing itself to be a blanket and not real, or even fake, snow flakes. Continuity: While Charile and his mom are saying good bye on Christmas Eve, Scott is shown placing a cookbook on the counter. The shot switches back to Charlie and his mom. When the shot goes back to Scott, he is placing the cookbook on the counter again. CHAR: When Charlie is telling his father about Neil's opinion on Santa Clause Scott says that Neil is not a doctor he is a psychiatrist. By definition a psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor, who has not only earned a medical degree (MD), but has further specialized in the field of psychiatry. |
Quotes
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Little Elf Judy: Not too hot. Extra chocolate. Shaken, not stirred. Little Elf Judy: Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing. Scott Calvin: Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver? Mr. Whittle: You should see a doctor, a shrink, a dietician, anything. E.L.F.S. Leader: We're your worst nightmare. Elves with attitude. Dr. Pete Novos: I don't know, Scott. You're as healthy as a horse. Scott Calvin: Yeah! Clydesdale! Dr. Pete Novos: So what? You put on a little weight. Scott Calvin: Weight? Does this look like a little weight to you? Dr. Pete Novos: Weight can fluctuate from year to year. Dr. Pete Novos: Fluctuate? You make it sound like I'm retaining water. I've gained 45 pounds in a week. Pete, what's happening to me? Dr. Pete Novos: Well, what's your diet like? Scott Calvin: Milk and cookies. Dr. Pete Novos: Really? Scott Calvin: But I don't finish all the milk. Dr. Pete Novos: Well then there is your problem. Just try to cut back on the sweets, okay? Mr. Whittle: I don't know what's happening to you. You're starting to look like the Pillsbury Doughboy. [flying away in the sleigh] Scott Calvin: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! When I get home, I'm getting a CAT scan! Scott Calvin: Here we are. Denny's. Always open. Charlie: I don't wanna eat here. Scott Calvin: What are you talking about? Everybody likes Denny's, it's an American institution. Charlie: Neil doesn't believe in Santa Scott: Well, Neil's head comes to a point. Laura: All Neil told him was that Santa was more of a feeling. More of a state of mind than an actual person. Scott: Kind of like Neil. Scott Calvin: You know, you look pretty good for your age. Little Elf Judy: Thanks, but I'm seeing someone in wrapping. Dr. Neil Miller: [in a light-hearted phychiatry tone] Scott, what was the last thing you and Charlie did, before you went to bed Christmas Eve? Scott Calvin: [sarcastically] We shared a bowl of sugar, did some shots of brown liqour, played with my shot guns, field-dressed a cat, looked for women... [honestly] I read him a book! Dr. Neil Miller: What book? Scott Calvin: [sarcastically] Uh, "Hollywood Wives." [Laura puts her hand into her face, giving off a resentful gesture] Scott Calvin: [honestly] "The Night Before Christmas", folks, come on! Sarah the Little Girl: Santa? Scott Calvin: Scott Calvin. Sarah the Little Girl: Howcome your clothes are so baggy? Scott Calvin: Because Santa is... watching his saturated fats. [gestures obesity] Sarah the Little Girl: Howcome you don't have a beard? Scott Calvin: Because I shaved! [instantly reveals an unwrapped present for her, out of his bag] Now, you want this doll or not? Go back to sleep. Dr. Neil Miller: Charlie, I'm sorry I didn't believe you. Charlie: That's okay, Neil. You were just denying your inner child. Dr. Neil Miller: You're going to make a great psychiatrist someday, kid. Charlie: Nah. I think that I'm going to go into the family business. Bernard: What's all this boo-hooin' going on here? [to Neil, who suddenly backs away from him] Hey, how are you doing? Scott: Nothing, Bernard. I'm just saying good-bye to Charlie. Bernard: What good-bye? Charlie, you've still got the glass ball I gave you, right? Charlie: Yeah. Bernard: Well, all you've got to do is shake it, whenever you want to see your dad. He can come back to visit you anytime, day or night. Charlie: [his face lights up] Really? Bernard: Hey, have I ever steered you wrong? Charlie: Neil's a really good cook. Scott Calvin: Yeah, and you should see him walk on water. Charlie: You don't like him very much, do you, Dad? Scott Calvin: Charlie, I'm sorry, I was just kidding around around. Sure I like him. But there's just something about him that makes me want to -... Charlie: Lash out irrationally? Scott Calvin: Now, where did you hear that? Charlie: From Neil. I learn a lot from him. He listens to me. Scott Calvin: Yeah! And he charges you for it. Charlie: Whoa, Dad! You're flying! Scott Calvin: It's okay, I'm used to it. I lived through the '60s. Scott Calvin: Not necessarily. It could be rude, sarcastic, whatever it takes! Scott Calvin: Where is he? Laura: Well, he could be listening to records jumping up and down on his bed wearing a red hat and galloshes. Scott Calvin: I don't care what Neil's doing. Where's Charlie? Charlie: These are Santa's reindeer, aren't they? Scott Calvin: I hope not. These are... A gift. Probably from the cable company. We're getting the Disney Channel now. Merry Christmas. Scott Calvin: Well, isn't that a pretty picture, Santa rolling down the block in a PANZER! Well kids, I... I certainly hope you have been good this year, cause it looks like Santa just took out the Pearson home. Incoming! Neil: What about Santa's reindeer? Have you even seen a reindeer fly? Charlie: Yes. Neil: Well, I haven't. Charlie: Have you ever seen a million dollars? Neil: No. Charlie: Just because you can't see something, doesn't mean is doesn't exist. Scott Calvin: Charlie, stay away from those things. They're reindeer, you don't know where they've been. They all look like they've got key lime disease. Charlie: Dad? Scott Calvin: What is it, Charlie? Charlie: Maybe you better leave some milk and cookies out, just in case. Okay? Scott Calvin: Great. I'll just go pre-heat the oven. Charlie: And don't forget the fire extinguisher! Scott Calvin: Good night, Charlie! Scott Calvin: This thing, you never know where it's been. A thousand malls! Well I hope you're happy, Comet. I hope you're happy, but most importantly, I hope the guy that lives here IS A TAILOR! Scott Calvin: Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we're going to destroy our son's delusions, I should be a part of it. Charlie: You said you believe in Santa Claus, right, Dad? Scott Calvin: I did? I do! Laura: Here's Neil's mother's number. Scott Calvin: 1-800-SPANK-ME? I know that number. Scott Calvin: [on the phone with his ex-wife while driving on an empty road, making up an excuse for his tardiness to meeting her and their son] I ran real late today. You wouldn't BELIEVE the traffic out here. [honks his horn, and pretends to yell out to the street] Scott Calvin: Hey, same to you! And that's not very ladylike! [back to his wife] Scott Calvin: Oh, there's a problem right there: three car pile-up. I'm really gonna be late. Bernard: I'll ship the list to your house. Scott Calvin: What list? Bernard: You know, the list... [singsong voice] He's making a list. Charlie: [singing loudly] Checkin' it twice. Elves: 'Gonna find out who's naughty or nice! Scott Calvin: Johnny, naughty. Gary, nice. [Sees a beautiful woman] Scott Calvin: Veronica, very nice. Veronica: In your dreams, sleigh boy. Scott Calvin: [to fallen Santa Claus] Fella, if you can hear me, I'm just looking for your identification. As soon as I find out who you are, I'll give you a lift back to the mall. Scott Calvin: [yelling out to his ex-wife in her car driving away from his house] It was a dream! Stuff like that doesn't happen! It was a dream! Come on! I don't even wear pajamas! Normally I sleep naked! BUCK naked! Ha! [suddenly embarrassed, to a woman walking down his sidewalk] Good morning, Mrs. McCoy, Mary Katherine. Mrs. McCoy: Eyes front, Mary Katherine. Scott Calvin: Sometimes, boxer shorts. You know. Charlie: Get the bag of toys. Scott Calvin: And do what? Charlie: Go down the chimney. Scott Calvin: Down the chimney? You want me to take the toys down the chimney into a strange house, IN MY UNDERWEAR? Scott: Hey, kid, kid... who's in charge here? Larry the Elf: You are, and I'm not a kid, I have pointy SHOES that are older than you... I'm an elf. Charlie: [after Santa has fallen off of the roof] Look, Dad, he disappeared. Scott Calvin: [looks around] He's naked somewhere. Mr. Whittle: Good God, your weight! What happened? Scott Calvin: Bee sting. Evidently I'm allergic. It almost killed me. But, the guy at the Emergency Room said that eventually the swelling will go down. I hope. Scott Calvin: Did I miss anything? Business Guy Across from Him: No, we were, uh, just about to order lunch. Scott Calvin: Great! I'm starving. Susan Perry: I'll have a salad and iced tea, and dressing on the side. Mr. Whittle: Ah, paste and tomatoes, uh, and very light on the oil. Can you do that? Scott Calvin: And I'll have a Caesar. No dressing. And one of those homemade cookies, the warm chocolate chip. No nuts. And a little slice of cheesecake. Uh, crème brulee, and, um, hot fudge sundae, extra hot fudge. [licks his lips in addiction to tons of sweets, and looks at some people looking weirdly at him] Scott Calvin: [taking where he left off] On the side. Waiter: Anything to drink? Scott Calvin: [sighs] Ice-cold milk. Susan Perry: [wondering if he was really honest with them about his suddenly big belly] Stung by a bee, Scott? Scott Calvin: A big bee. Bernard: Excuse me. Are we on a coffee break? Kid Elf: We don't drink coffee. Bernard: THEN I GUESS THE BREAK IS OVER! Back to work. Thanks. Bernard: The Santa Clause: In putting on the suit and entering the sleigh, the wearer waives any and all right to any previous identity, real or implied, and fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Santa Claus, in perpetuity to which some time the wearer becomes unable to do so, by either accident or design. Scott Calvin: What does that mean? Bernard: It means: If you put on the suit, you're the big guy. Scott Calvin: This is ridiculous! I didn't just put on the suit to -... Bernard: Try to understand this! Scott Calvin: [after he watches in the mirror as his beard grows back within one second after he shaved it prior to the big custody hearing] I'm in big trouble. Mm-hmm. [assuming that he's Santa, sees Scott take celery off of a plate left out for him, but neglect the milk right by it] Sarah the Little Girl: You're supposed to drink the milk. Scott Calvin: Look, I am lactose intolerant! And I'm just about this close to taking all those presents back up the chimney. [bites on his celery stick, and under his breath, mocks Sarah] Supposed to drink the milk! Scott Calvin: Hey, I know where this is going. The other guy fell, it was an accident. I've got homeowners insurance, and a good attorney, not as good as my wife's - but lets not open up that wound! Scott Calvin: Why not? What if don't buy any of this Santa Clause thing? What if I choose not to believe it? [a dead silence falls upon the workshop] Bernard: Then there would be millions of disappointed children around the world. You see, children hold the spirit of Christmas within their hearts. You don't wanna be responsible for killing the spirit of Christmas, now would you... Santa? E.L.F.S. Leader: Tinsel. Not just for decoration. Bernard: [looks at Neil's sweater] Nice sweater. Hey, did we make this? [starts checking the tag on the sweater] Scott Calvin: Yeah, well, look at my hair. It's turning grey. Dr. Pete Novos: Oh, it's middle age, buddy. It happens. And with that body, you should be thankful you have hair. Look, if it bothers you, you can dye it - and you should diet! Charlie: It's Santa! You killed him! Scott: Did not! And he's not Santa! Charlie: Well, he was... Scott Calvin: The only thing you need to worry about is where you're going to buy your sweaters after the circus pulls out of town. Charlie: [as he tosses the snow globe to Scott] Remember! Charlie: [about Neil] I learn a lot from him. He listens to me. Scott Calvin: Yeah, then he charges you for it. Scott Calvin: [about what will happen for Christmas Eve dinner] Are you going to your mom's for dinner. Laura: Actually, we're going with Neil's family. Scott Calvin: Ah, Christmas at the pound! [mockingly imitates a howling wolf, a hissing cat, and a cat meowing] Charlie: Woa, how did you do that? How did that feel Dad? Scott Calvin: It felt like America's Most Wanted. Scott Calvin: [he bag lifts him up] Hey, hey, HEY, wait, there is no chimminy here okay, no chimminy. Charlie: Lookin good Dad. Scott Calvin: [hovers over a thin pipe] You have got to be kidding me. Scott: [to a dog growling and baring its teeth at him] Nice teeth. Bernard: Haven't you people ever heard about basting? Scott Calvin: Whoa! This could be a really long night. Charlie: Do it again Dad, please? Scott Calvin: [picks up the bag] I can't the things empty Scott Calvin: [Comet the reindeer gets angry and growls] There nothing in the bag. Even if there was, did you notice there is no chimney? Where there's no chimney, there's no fireplace. Scott Calvin: [Comet growls] Are you growling at me? Scott Calvin: [Comet nods his head] Look, comet, like I said there is nothing left... Scott Calvin: Look, I am not Santa Claus! Ahhh! Bernard: Did you or did you not read the card? Scott Calvin: Yeah, I read the card. Bernard: Then you're the new Santa. And putting on their hat and jacket, you accepted the contract Scott Calvin: What contract? Bernard: The card in the Santa suit, you said you read it, right? So when you put on the suit, you fell subject for the Santa Clause. Scott Calvin: The Santa Claus? Oh, you mean the guys that fell off my roof? Bernard: No, no, not Santa Claus, the person. Santa Clause the clause. Scott Calvin: What? Bernard: You're a businessman right? Okay, a clause as in the last line of the contract. Bernard: [Scott looks confused] You got the card? Okay look. [Reads what the I.D. card says] Scott Calvin: What does that mean? Bernard: It means you put on the suit, you're the big guy. Scott Calvin: That ridiculous, I didn't put on a suit to... Bernard: [shouts] *Try to understand this!* Bernard: The Santa Clause: In putting on this suit and entering the sleigh, the wearer waives any and all rights to any previous identity, real or implied, and fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Santa Claus, in perpetuity until such time that the wearer becomes unable to do so, by either accident or design. Charlie: My dad is Santa Clause. Scott Calvin: [reading the fallen Santa's instruction card] If something should happen to me, put on my suit; the reindeer will know what to do. Sarah the Little Girl: You're fatter this year. Santa: Thank you. You've grown too. Now go back to sleep. [Drinks the milk and gags a little] Sarah the Little Girl: What's wrong? Santa: I think the milk's a little sour. Sarah the Little Girl: It's soy milk. Santa: Huh? Sarah the Little Girl: You said you were lactose intollerant. Scott Calvin: Hey, Barabbas! Bernard: Ber-nard! Scott Calvin: Bernard, can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to stop and change planes in Denver? Scott Calvin: Hey, Charlie, you know how to call 911? Charlie: Sure, 9-1-1. [repeated line] Scott Calvin: What if I fall off the roof? Charlie: It is Santa! You killed him! Scott: Did not! And that's not Santa Charlie: Well, he was... |
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