The winter holiday movie season has officially begun and the first holiday movie to hit the screens is “The Santa Clause 2.” This movie is a family comedy and is the sequel to the 1994 critically acclaimed box office hit, “The Santa Clause.” Starring Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, David Krumholtz, Spencer Breslin and Elizabeth Mitchell, the film is the feature film directorial debut of Emmy award-winning director Michael Lembeck. Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his elves feel he has done a remarkable job. However, he is stunned to learn some bad news. First, his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) is on this year’s naughty list, and second, if he doesn’t get married by Christmas Eve, he will stop being Santa forever. Scott is faced with the dilemma of being a father in his son’s time of need, finding a wife and keeping the North Pole running. He decides to leave the North Pole to take care of his son and find a wife, but he doesn’t want to disappoint and worry his elves about the success of Christmas. Therefore, his two top elves (David Krumholtz and Spencer Breslin) build a substitute Santa to watch over the North Pole during his absence. When Scott returns home he realizes that he is mysteriously losing his santa traits. It is difficult for him to return to the dating scene knowing that he has to find someone to marry in a short period of time. A twist develops when Scott begins dating Charlie’s high school principal (Elizabeth Mitchell). Back at the North Pole, the substitute Santa has an unusual interpretation of “being naughty” and puts Christmas in jeopardy. Now Santa not only has to worry about staying Santa, but he also has to save Christmas.

This movie was not made just to make a sequel; it is well constructed and highly entertaining. Also, the cast did an extraordinary job, especially Tim Allen. This movie is upbeat, heartwarming, funny, puts you in the Christmas spirit, and reminds you of what Christmas is really about. The “Santa Clause 2” is rated G and is definitely a must-see for all ages.