Bad Santa
Directed by Terry ZwigoffYou'd better watch out - Santa Claus Willie T. Soke is coming to town and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Wille's favorite holiday tradition is to fill his sacks with loot lifted from shopping malls across the country. But this year his plot gets derailed by a wisecracking store detective, a sexy bartender, and a kid who's convinced Willie is the real Santa Claus.
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- Manuel FrangisMarch 17, 2025I just watched Bad Santa, and it is an easy 5 out of 5 stars for me. This is one of the best dark comedies out there. It is crude, mean spirited, and completely inappropriate, but that is exactly what makes it great. If you like your holiday movies filled with bad behavior, this one delivers. My high school teacher wanted me to watch it, and I can see why. It is not your traditional Christmas movie, but that is what makes it so unique and entertaining. Billy Bob Thornton is perfect in the role. His character is a complete mess, and the way he interacts with everyone around him makes for some of the funniest scenes in any comedy. His performance is fearless, and he completely owns the character, making every situation even more ridiculous. The writing is sharp, the jokes are brutal, and the dialogue is packed with moments that will make you laugh even when you feel like you should not. There are so many memorable lines, and the way they are delivered makes them even funnier. What makes the movie work so well is that it does not try to soften anything. It leans fully into its dark humor, and every character adds something to the chaos. The supporting cast is fantastic, each bringing their own level of dysfunction that adds to the absurdity. The pacing is great, with no slow moments dragging it down. Every scene is either hilarious or setting up something ridiculous. It is the kind of movie that never lets up, and that is why it stands out from other holiday comedies. Even though the humor is extreme, there is still something oddly relatable about the characters. None of them are good people, yet they feel real in a way that makes them compelling to watch. You cannot help but be entertained by the sheer level of dysfunction on display. The film embraces its absurdity but never loses sight of its characters, which is why it works so well. It is not just about shock value. It is about pushing boundaries in a way that still serves the story. Even with all the crude jokes and bad behavior, there is still a little bit of heart underneath it all. It never gets overly sentimental, but there is just enough depth to keep it from feeling empty. It is rare for a comedy this outrageous to also have moments that actually make you care about the characters, even if they are completely messed up. That balance is what makes Bad Santa stand out from other dark comedies. It is not just about being offensive. It is about finding humor in the most unexpected places. The rewatch value on this movie is incredible. No matter how many times I see it, it never stops being funny. The jokes hold up, and the performances make every scene just as entertaining as the first time. It is not just a great Christmas comedy. It is one of the best comedies in general. If you have a dark sense of humor, this is one of those movies that never gets old. There are plenty of holiday movies that try to be edgy, but none do it quite like Bad Santa. It is a rare film that completely embraces its own madness and never apologizes for it. That is what makes it such a classic. It is not trying to be wholesome. It is not trying to send a deep holiday message. It is just being exactly what it is, and that is why it works so well. Definitely one of my favorites, and one I will keep coming back to every holiday season.
- RyezooFebruary 16, 2025So dark.....So hilarious I can't believe it took me this long to finally watch Bad Santa. The setup is hilarious and Billy Bob Thorton's raunchy cursing Santa is perfect. I was all in a soon as Tony Cox was just up at the little snowman racing to turn the alarm off! For as nasty as a person Thornton plays his chemistry with the whole cast is spot on. The kid also is hilarious and leads to some of the funniest moments in the movie. I'm sure number 2 will only disappoint!
- Aecio LemosDecember 25, 2024Good fun. Great fun and a good life lesson.
