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Santa Smokes (2004)

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Reviews Counted: 6 Fresh: 4  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 6.3/10

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Synopsis: JOHNNY - a struggling actor - fights the epic battle to "make it" in the Big Apple. Girlfriend SUE - a corporate lady - nags him to get a real job Buddy JASON - a homophobic dancer - fuels Sue's suspicion MR. JOHNSON - a shadow from Johnny's past - demands pay back for old vices. As we... JOHNNY - a struggling actor - fights the epic battle to "make it" in the Big Apple. Girlfriend SUE - a corporate lady - nags him to get a real job Buddy JASON - a homophobic dancer - fuels Sue's suspicion MR. JOHNSON - a shadow from Johnny's past - demands pay back for old vices. As we speculate what Johnny's past is all about Johnny decides to make money. Dressed up as SANTA CLAUS he hands out flyers in the New York Xmas frenzy. In the midst of chaos beautiful ANGEL appears. She reproaches Santa for smoking in public, abducts him into her dream world and off we go to a wonderful version of boy meets girl. During his voyage from aspiring actor to Santa-provocateur Johnny finds bittersweet romance and reveals the dark sides of Santa Claus. -- © Official Site [More]

Genre: Comedies

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08/16/07
Wally Hammond
Time Out New York
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B+

Made in 2002, Santa Smokes could rightfully be called the first incarnation of the 'bad Santa.'

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06/26/05
Bill Clark
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2/4

Forgettable fun.

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12/16/04
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
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3/5

[Terror and Valentien] manage to capture the essence of the Big Apple in the only way possible: off the cuff and entirely on the fly.

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12/15/04
Ken Fox
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2/5

The story of Johnny (Mr. Schauder), a struggling young actor with problems all around.

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12/15/04
Anita Gates
New York Times
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Who says you need a big crew and tons of money to make an enjoyable movie?

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12/15/04
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
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Overall the acting is sound, the missteps few, and the murky digicam smash-and-grab sheen entirely apt for the cacophonous Christmas crush.

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12/14/04
Edward Crouse
Village Voice
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