Call Me Claus is an excellent movie!Whoopi Goldberg is so cool! She is an excellent actor. I have to say this... You know the little girl who calls Nigel Hawthorne (Santa)? That's me! And I'm not joking either. I remember recording my voice for that! It was so fun! I was like six. Check back soon under cast and crew; Brian Bird (my dad) will add me on after he completes the Last Sin Eater (AWESOME MOVIE). Anyway, back to Call Me Claus... The first time I watched it, I cried because I was so touched. All of my classes have seen the movie (I brought it in) and they all thought it was AMAZING!!! Oh yeah... Call Me Claus was Nigel Hawthorne's last movie... :( Bummer, huh?

I think it should've been released into cinemas rather than made for TV...instead, this year - we got Elf! What's with that?Although this film is rather slow paced, it's funny in all the right places and without trying too hard. A heartwarming (sometimes heart wrenching) story that includes a fantastic cast. Whoopi Goldberg (great as ever in her role as Lucy Cullins), Nigel Hawthorne (as the most convincing Santa Claus I have ever had the honour of seeing in a movie) and Victor Garber (in a wickedly comical role!). I watched it for the first time this morning and I want to watch it again and again and again!

What a marvellous film for children & adults alike!Whoopi is great as the grouchy non-believer,& Nigel Hawthorne is simply the BEST - what a believable Santa he portrays,with twinkling eyes,friendly smile,& a very jolly laugh!A story filled with fun,joy,a bit of sadness,& a few surprises tucked in here & there.The supporting cast is wonderful as well - overall,a must-see holiday film!

The movie starts out slowly, but, gently evolves into a tale of overcoming past pain and disappointment. As with most Christmas stories the premise is sort of limited but has a great ending. Destined to become a classic, in my humble opinion.