2020 * Not Rated * 1h 31m I'm not a big fan of Christmas movies. Most of them are so cheesy and Hallmark-ish, I just can't stand them. But once in a while, one'll come along that grabs my attention. This is one of them. I can almost guarantee you've never seen anything quite like this zany holiday flick from Down Under! And as I always say, "Opals aren't the only gems to come out of Australia!
The film begins in a hospital where a criminal Daryl (Daniel Henshaw) is being treated. He manages to escape by stealing the outfit from a Santa and drives off in his holiday themed van. Daryl ends up in the Outback at a farm which has been ravished by drought. The family may soon lose their property to foreclosure and are in dire straights. When the two children discover Daryl hiding in their barn, he convinces them that he's really Santa Claus and they promise to keep him secret. We soon discover that there's buried treasure on the farm, which is why Daryl is there in the first place. But it's not long before another criminal is looking for the money as well. And of course, the local constabulary gets involved too.
Just about the entire cast is made up of unknown actors. But they all turn in solid performances. It's simply a fun, madcap adventure with a big heart. Another perfect example of why indie flicks are so entertaining! Enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas!
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming for free on Kanopy with your library card and on Prime Video.
Unfortunately I couldn't find a trailer on YouTube, but here's a link to the IMDb one:
https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1276166425/
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