Watch RiffTrax: I Believe In Santa Claus

I Believe In Santa Claus is a comedic commentary on a bizarre 1950s Christmas short. The movie, released in 2015, is a product of the trio behind RiffTrax: Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy. The film features a holiday tale, complete with hapless parents, a magic toy workshop, and some astounding special effects. But, the RiffTrax gang is there to take you through the journey and deliver their signature irreverent humor.

The movie opens with a perplexing song called "Santa Claus is Coming", which is performed by children who seem to have only the faintest understanding of what it is they're singing about. The RiffTrax trio does an excellent job poking fun at the song while highlighting the off-kilter lyrics. They also point out that the kids seem to be more interested in their own mirror reflections than the idea of Christmas.

We are then introduced to an American nuclear family who are excitedly preparing for Christmas. The father is a stuffy academic type who speaks in a monotone voice and whose relationship with his daughter feels forced. The mother is a non-descript housewife with a lack of anything resembling a personality. The daughter is the real star of the show, played by an adorable and precocious child actress. The movie follows the family as they navigate the many mysteries of Christmas, from the true identity of Santa Claus to the horrifying reality behind the magic of the North Pole.

At first, the trio is gentle with their commentary, making note of the movie's strange choices in setting and soundtrack. The RiffTrax guys also note that the movie doesn't seem to understand that Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and warmth, rather than a time of mistrust and paranoia. As the movie progresses, however, their commentary becomes more biting and they take jabs at the story's numerous plot holes and inconsistencies.

The movie's main plot revolves around the father's disbelief in Santa Claus and the daughter's desperate attempts to convince him otherwise. The daughter is convinced that Santa is real and that he has a secret workshop at the North Pole where he creates toys for all of the good children in the world. The father sees no evidence of this and is convinced that it's all a hoax. The RiffTrax guys make numerous jokes about the father's stubbornness and lack of imagination, as well as the daughter's unrelenting optimism.

In addition to the main plot, there are also numerous subplots and minor characters that add to the overall absurdity of the movie. There is a local department store Santa who is perpetually drunk, a group of carolers who seem to have lost their way, and a mysterious stranger who shows up at the family's door claiming to be Santa Claus. The RiffTrax trio has plenty to work with in terms of material, and they don't disappoint as they mock the movie's numerous strange choices.

The commentary throughout the movie manages to be both hilarious and insightful. The RiffTrax guys are experts at highlighting the most absurd aspects of any given movie, while also providing interesting observations about the story and its characters. There are moments where they veer off on tangents, but most of the jokes land and help to make the movie a truly entertaining experience.

Overall, I Believe In Santa Claus is a must-watch for fans of RiffTrax and anyone looking for a good laugh during the holiday season. The movie is delightfully strange, and the RiffTrax trio's commentary only serves to enhance the experience. While the movie itself may have flown under the radar, the RiffTrax version is sure to become a cult classic.

RiffTrax: I Believe In Santa Claus is a 2015 comedy with a runtime of 78 hours.