Get Santa (2014)

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A father and son must team up to save Christmas when they discover Santa Claus sleeping in their garage, having crashed his sleigh and found himself on the run from the police.

Introduction to the Movie
"Get Santa" is a British family-friendly Christmas comedy movie released in 2014. It has been directed by Christopher Smith, featuring Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, Kit Connor, and Warwick Davis in essential functions. The film leverages a distinct story that skillfully blends a festive theme with aspects of dream and humour, leaving the audience feeling engaged till the very end.

Plot Summary
The film focuses on Santa Claus, depicted extremely by Jim Broadbent, who crash lands his sleigh in London while on a trial run. Harbouring honorable objectives of delivering Christmas presents to kids, he attempts to get his reindeer back from the city's streets however is misinterpreted for a 'crazy guy' and put in jail. In a desperate attempt to save Christmas, Santa asks for help from a young kid and his recently paroled father.

Steve, played by Rafe Spall, is an ex-convict attempting to fix his methods and reconnect with his son Tom (Kit Connor). Tom finds the crashed sleigh of Santa and persuades Steve to help in the emergency mission to 'Get Santa' out of jail. Although sceptical at first, Steve, who is desperate to win back his boy's trust, participates this quest.

Adventurous journey
Steve and Tom's quest includes them not just freeing Santa however likewise assembling his reindeer who are on the loose in London and fixing the wonderful sleigh, all in time to save Christmas. The journey is not an easy one and is filled with obstacles, consisting of crossing courses with the police, chasing after reindeers through the city, avoiding an enthusiastic policeman intent on putting behind bars Steve again, and encouraging the public, doubting their peace of mind, to think in Santa.

Drama and Twists
Regardless of a number of obstacles, Steve and Tom be successful in releasing Santa from prison, only to find out of an even larger problem. It turns out that Santa has lost his magic hat, a crucial item needed for him to fly the damaged sleigh. This results in dramatic minutes where the father-son duo, the newly freed Santa, and an elf try to fix the issues and bring Christmas back on track prior to it's far too late.

Conclusion and Impact
Get Santa beautifully encapsulates the genuine Christmas spirit with its heartfelt story, combining humor, adventure, fantasy and drama in an appealing method. The movie showcases a distinct take on Santa Claus and the essence of Christmas, sending the effective message of the importance of family, faith, and the desire to think in magic.

Broadbent's performance as Santa stands apart with a striking balance of authenticity and humour, while Spall and Connor's convincing representations of a father-son relationship pursuing a 2nd possibility include depth to the movie. All these elements integrated make "Get Santa" a captivating family movie that records the genuine magic of Christmas. It leaves the audience with a sense of heat and delight, making for a best holiday watch.

Top Cast

  • Jim Broadbent (small)
    Jim Broadbent
    Santa Claus
  • Rafe Spall (small)
    Rafe Spall
    Steve
  • Warwick Davis (small)
    Warwick Davis
    Sally
  • Jodie Whittaker (small)
    Jodie Whittaker
    Alison
  • Stephen Graham (small)
    Stephen Graham
    Barber
  • Joanna Scanlan (small)
    Joanna Scanlan
    Ruth
  • Kit Connor (small)
    Kit Connor
    Tom
  • Joshua McGuire (small)
    Joshua McGuire
    Tony
  • Ewen Bremner (small)
    Ewen Bremner
    PC Finkerton
  • Hera Hilmar (small)
    Hera Hilmar
    WPC Boyle
  • Nonso Anozie (small)
    Nonso Anozie
    Knuckles