Let me just say I liked all the Santa Clause movies in their own right. This is a decent sequel to an amiable first film, that is good spirited, fun and sweet. It is not the best Christmas movie out there, but it doesn't try to be. If the kids get past the rather thin plot, and that the script isn't always particularly groundbreaking or new, they are in for a festive for a treat, adults too. However, it has a very good message, and it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The soundtrack is also lovely to the ears and the look of the film is nice. I don't know about you guys, but like the first film I felt good while watching this movie, and for me that is a good thing. The performances are very good, Tim Allen as always is very likable and completely watchable. And the supporting characters like Cupid and Father Time are so cute a movie of their own would suit them perfectly.

All in all, a nice movie. Not groundbreaking, but a pleasant Christmas diversion, and as far as sequels go, I personally think it's one of the better ones. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been Santa for awhile, but only now is he told that there is more Santa Clause. He must marry a Mrs Claus before Christmas eve. In addition, his son Charlie has landed on the Naughty List. He decides to go south and leave a substitute Santa in his place. While he falls for Charlie's principal Carol Newman (Elizabeth Mitchell),the substitute Santa stirs up trouble and puts every child on the Naughty List.

This still has some of the original charm. Most of it comes from Carol slowly finding out Scott is actually Santa. Charlie's complaint about his father is less convincing. I don't think the secret is that big of a deal. It feels very fake. I rather not have an excuse for his misbehaving. There is a good lesson to be had there, but it ends rather weakly. It's a missed learning opportunity. Besides that, the movie is good family fun.

Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he does not find a Mrs. Claus.

Rotten Tomatoes sums this film up as "predictable and forgettable". I suppose it is predictable, but not really any more than the first one. Forgettable? Maybe, maybe not. I thought the toy Santa was a great character, and bringing in Father Time and the others was a nice touch, if a bit silly.

If I had any real problem with the film, it was the romance part. I understand he has a limited time to woo a woman, but to basically bribe someone into loving you, and then falling in love and getting married within a day or two? Not unheard of, but certainly not the safest foundation with which to build a future.

This film comes across as even better once you have seen the third installment, which is more or less universally accepted as the worst.