Dear Santa (2024)

Full disclosure: I am not a fan of Bobby Farrelly's work. That being said, I believe even fans of his would be disappointed with this saccharin and truly unfunny story about the classic joke of mixing up a "Dear Santa" letter by misspelling the recipient's name. Jack Black oozes charm but he can't save this lump of coal. 

The story is just too basic and far too safe. But the worst part is that it just isn't funny. I barely smiled during any of the so called jokes. I really wanted to like it but the boredom kicked in early and overstayed its welcome. 

The worst part is how the film handles its weird resolution. It s fumble of sentimentality and schmaltz. And it's all kinda gross and awkwardly handled. I'm not sure how someone who went through a similar real tragedy would handle seeing this so badly used in this story. 

Perhaps we can all just pretend this film never really happened. 

Dear Santa

Starring: Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Jaden Carson Baker, Kai Cech, Keegan-Michael Key, Post Malone, Ben Stiller

Director: Bobby Farrelly

Writers:  Ricky Blitt, Jack Black, Peter Farrelly