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A service to our youth through you, their parents and grandparents, in His name by His Word MAR22115 The Santa Clause 2 (2002), G Analysis Date: November 1, 2002 CAP Score: 93 CAP Influence Density: 0.13 MinMax: -17 |
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THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 (G) -- I found some really tender and warm moments... Production: Boxing Cat Films, Outlaw Productions, Walt Disney Pictures Distribution: Buena Vista Pictures Director(s): Michael Lembeck Producer(s): Richard Baker, Rick Messina, James Miller, Robert F. Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver, William W. Wilson Written by/Screenplay: Leonardo Benvenuti, Ken Daurio, Ed Decter, Cinco Paul, Steve Rudnick, John J. Strauss Cinematography/Camera: Adam Greenberg, Craig Haagensen Music: George S. Clinton Film Editing: David Finfer, Edward A. Warschilka Casting: Susan Taylor Brouse, Jackie Burch, Lynne Carrow Production Design: Tony Burrough Art Direction: Sandy Cochrane, Sheila Haley, Brentan Harron, Gwendolyn Margetson  Santa Claus, a.k.a., Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has some problems with Christmas this year. Problems at home plus "administrative" problems. Santa's home problems are Charlie (Eric Lloyd), his teenage son grasping for attention. His "administrative" problems are quite serious. Christmas will not happen unless ... whereas, in accordance with the first party and second party as adjudicated per Santa clause 2, Santa gets married. And he has 28 days to find a wife and marry her. First order of business -- take a leave of absence and deal with the mischief and vandalism Charlie is doing. Charlie seems to be quite upset that he cannot tell everyone about his dad having the greatest job in the world. While all his friends get to "brag" about what their father's do, Charlie must remain silent. Now how can a father deal with that? Second order of business to be executed concurrent with the first order of business -- find a wife. Candidate after candidate is stricken from the list for whatever reasons until the least likely candidate, school principal Carol Newman (Elizabeth Mitchell) enters the running. Yes, there are some instances of "Santa magic" in this purely childhood fantasy film. But none of it is used for sinister or evil reasons. Indeed, as in *Mary Poppins* the "magic" could have been angelic. Santa has only so much "magic" that he can take back home with him. When it runs out he is trapped and cannot get back to the North Pole. Because of his completely unselfish heart, Santa uses all his "magic" helping others and becomes trapped away from the North Pole. What I felt was one of the greatest scenes was when Santa - er - Scott and Carol went to the high school staff Christmas party where everyone was there out of duty or fear of being chided if they didn't show up. Scott saw this and drug a huge bag of gifts out from behind the stage curtain and started handing out gifts. There was a gift for everyone. Special gifts. Special from their childhood. Then the party changed from a waste of time to the best of times for all. Just because Santa was unselfish. Maybe there is a little Jesus in this movie because don't you think that is maybe what Jesus would have done. Isn't that what He did with the fishes and loaves? [Five loaves for five thousand: Matt. 14:14 - 17; Mark 6:34 - 44; Luke 9:10 - 17; John 6:1 - 13. Seven loaves for four thousand: Matt 15:31 - 38, Mark 8:1 - 9] I believe that is all I will tell you about the story and plot. I found some really tender and warm moments in *The Santa Clause 2* so inspect the listing in the Findings/Scoring section closely to discern whether you want your kids to see this movie. A few of the issues itemized in the Findings/Scoring section include teens breaking and entering into their high school to vandalize it by painting a wall in the gym. Charlie also spray paints some hall lockers in the school [Prov. 10:23]. One point that stood out with a purpose about as clear as can be was the up-close shot at a plastic form with low-level detail of a nude human posterior. It was obviously there to get backside humor into this kids show as was the flatulence of the reindeer [Ps. 12:8]. All the elves were clearly children in suits and were imprisoned by a bad "man" [Matt. 18:10]. There were lies to protect secrecy [Ex. 20:16]. And I cannot let this end without giving thunder to, by including it as the final point, the lack of Jesus in this Christmas story. The very name of Christmas is because of Jesus. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ]. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. (All accountings of the feeding of the five thousand with five loaves and the feeding of four thousand with seven loaves in the Gospels (Matt, Mark, Luke, John) shown above are accountings of the same events in Jesus' life, just told by different authors. Only the John 6:1 - 13 accounting of the five loaves and fishes will be shown here for brevity.) *******Food for Daily Thought******* As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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| "There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our nearly seven years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
