Santa's melted!

Advantages: smells gorgeous, a bit different, fun to use
Disadvantages: melts easily

...I first bought one of Lush's Strawberry Santa Shower Jellies last year. Out of all of the Christmas products, I think it was the one that immediately appealed to me. I love strawberry fragranced products, and I'm glad Lush have brought this out, as I've not been too keen on any of the Body Shop strawberry stuff, and a lot of the cheaper brands smell quite artificial. I know it's a little early to be talking about Christmas products, however I thought I'd write the review now, in case anyone is considering this for a present idea or just a treat for themselves! This was the first ever Lush shower jelly I used, and unfortunately it had leaked in the box, meaning I only had about half left, and the tub had become quite messy, so I wanted it used and out of the way! I did email Lush to tell them what happened and received both an apology...

pink_champagne 06.11.2009 · Read review
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Being Santa

Advantages: Entertaining for adults and children
Disadvantages: Silly...but what do you expect?

...Scott Calvin works for a toy firm while struggling with his ex-wife for custody of his son, Charlie. When Charlie comes to spend Christmas with him, Scott is reluctant to join in with the Christmas spirit. Then on Christmas Eve he accidentally kills Santa by knocking him off the roof, and, by wearing Santa's clothes, immediately enters into a contract to replace him. But after an evening of delivering presents with Charlie, Scott puts it all down to a dream...until the next year when he suddenly puts on weight and begins to resemble Santa Claus. Will he accept that he is now Santa Claus and the responsiblities that go along with it? Although this is very far from the type of film I would usually watch - I like horrors and thrillers - there is something about the run up to Christmas that makes me want to watch something frivolous...

sunmeilan 18.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Santa Clause (DVD)

Santa-stic!

Advantages: Very funny, great cast, a Christmas film for adults!
Disadvantages: Not that Christmassy, rather crude in parts!

...I absolutely adore Christmas films, and my favourite ones are actually aimed at Children; The Santa Clause, Elf and Home Alone. I find the cuteness is perfect at this time of year, and there is nothing better than sitting in the dark on a winter's evening than watching one of those films. But the other evening, Channel 5 were showing a preview of an adult Christmas film, one I hadn't seen before called 'Bad Santa', and I was quite intrigued to see just how Christmassy this was going to be. So my other half and I settled down to watch, not quite expecting the brilliant film that was shown! Willie and Marcus have an unusual business going on. Every year, they get a job as Santa Claus and his elf in big department stores across the country. Then on Christmas Eve, they rob the place of all the money and anything they want, then flee town...

mummy2harry 27.12.2008 · Read review
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I TOLD you there was a Santa!!

Advantages: It just epitomises Christmas
Disadvantages: None - don't believe those American critics

...this is one of the most beautiful, spirited, atmospheric and visually wonderful depictions of the Father Christmas story that I have ever seen ,it delivers a wholesome, heart warming message that makes it feel such a wonderful film. This is a truly wonderful story that perfectly explains the story of Father Christmas in a way which will never fail to amaze children, and to reinforce their belief and the credibility of him. It answers all the questions that children throw at you about Father Christmas, from how his Reindeer fly to how he delivers all the presents in just one night. David Huddleson completely epitomises Santa Claus in every which way, complete with white beard, hair, suit, sack and flying reindeer. The cast is fantastic, David Huddleston and Judy Cornwall are robust, rosy-cheeked and cheerful as Mr and Mrs...

oldchem 15.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Santa Claus - The Movie (DVD)

Bad Santa (2003)

Advantages: Plot, cast performance, soundtrack, cinematography
Disadvantages: None

...BAD SANTA (2003) ------------------------------------ Direction: Terry Zwigoff Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly. Soundtrack: David Kitay Cinematography: Jamie Anderson Run Time: 88 minutes My Rating: 9/10 ------------------------------------ He's very naughty . . . and not very nice. PLOT: Willie is a Santa, really bad Santa, who is drunken really often. If we look him closer, he is drunken all the time. He works as fake Santa, along with his dwarf friend named Marcus and he works as Santa elf, but really, It looks out really weird and somehow interesting. Every Christmas evening, when all the people are in their homes, and there are nobody in the streets, Marcus and Willie going to disable security alarm and after that, starts real horror: they...

ihate22 19.12.2008 · Read review
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Santa behaving badly - It can't be!

Advantages: The boy character, the concept is a novelty and its pretty amusing
Disadvantages: The swearing is a little over the top

...- Cast & Crew - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307987/fullcredits - Plot - Down-and-out drunk Willie makes his living by playing Santa Claus along with his partner Marcus who accompanies him playing an elf, at department stores around the US. They make money by burgaling from the store on Christmas eve and disappearing elsewhere, where they spend the money they stole to get them through until the festive season next year. Willie is a particularly nasty man, obviously as a thief and also as a drunk who has a pretty dirty mouth and really doesn't have any time for kids, only doing the least of his duties as a department store santa, while looking out for women to screw and the like. However this year is different, with him in Arizona where he, while yet again playing a less than overly jolly Santa in a department store...

IzzyS 14.12.2008 · Read review
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Embassy Suites

Advantages: Good service, and amenities
Disadvantages: A long way from anything

...Embassy Suites On a recent visit to California, I was booked into this hotel because it was close to places I had to visit for work. The hotel itself is only a short drive from the airport (it took about half an hour in a hire car, and not knowing where I was going) and is located in La Jolla which is apparently quite an affluent area, featuring banks and houses and hotels as well as restaurants and a rather nice shopping mall. It's easy to drive into the hotel and should you ask for it there is valet parking in the high rise car park, but I just parked round the back of the hotel. Once inside the hotel, check in was quick and efficient and I was immediately impressed with the well set out entrance lobby featuring some nice little touches such as plentiful flowers. The reception desk is large and well staffed and also in...

danielalong 27.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego - La Jolla, San Diego

The best Santa ever.

Advantages: The most convincing Santa ever(yes i know it March)
Disadvantages: Dodgy bad guy motive "Christmas 2!" Slightly dated.

...As a young girl christmas eve would be spent excitedly waiting night time to come, not just because santa would be coming to leave me lots of lovely presents but because it would mean taking part in one of my favourite traditions- sitting down with my parents and siblings to watch Santa Claus the movie. Out would come all the snacks and a hot chocolate and we'd pile onto the sofa to put in the video(or frequently watch it on tv) now as a grown up i carry on the tradition with my own children and still watch it every christmas eve. Now some people reading this review will be wondering why on earth im reviewing a christmas film in march. Well im a sentimental old fool who could watch it at anytime of the year, its certainly a feel good movie. The Story- The story begins hundreds of years ago, where Claus is an aging woodcutter who...

piggypine 02.03.2007 (03.03.2007) · Read review
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Review of Santa Claus - The Movie (DVD)

bad santa

Advantages: funny film
Disadvantages: none

..." When washed-up crooked and corupt department store santa, Willie T.Stokes (Billie Bob Thornton) isnt making appearnces at shopping malls, hes a safecracker who make a annual big score on christmas eve. But when Willie and his midget partner, Marcus (Tony Cox) come to phoenix for their next heist, they fall under the suspicious eye of Bob (John Ritter)c the store manager, and Gin (Bernier Mac) a savvy mall detedtive. Willie also has to deal with a 8-year-old misfit who believes that the frequently-intoxicated and foul-mouthed Willie is the 'real' santa!." x- The Story -x The film starts in a bar in Milwaukee, where the we find Willie drinking his life away, (Billy Bob Thornton), a foul-mouthed, lonely old alcoholic who is a no good washed-up pervert. Willie works the in the christmas holidays in shopping centres as a Santa...

jessiicaa_7 30.05.2008 · Read review
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The Other Side Of Nelly: Suit

Advantages: Great production
Disadvantages: Poor rhymes

..."Suit" is the second half of a double album by Nelly released in 2004. It has him work in his smoother form, with music which is more R&B-like, than suited to rap. This means that you have a choice with Nelly's music, whether you enjoy his grittier side, or his singing side, to then pick a CD to match your preference. 1. "Play It Off" To set the scene for this album, we get a massive collaboratiion by Nelly as he gets a chance to rp as Pharrell does the production and singing for him. Although their work rarely comes together, when it does, such as in "Flap Ya Wings" (off "Sweat"), it is always top-quality. The pair work together amazingly, and with the futuristic Neptunes beats, and Pharrell's great falsetto singing, it all came together nicely. **Four Stars** 2. "Pretty Toes" I was extremely impressed by this tune...

XICripZ 24.09.2008 · Read review
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