When you think of Santa Claus, you usually picture a jolly man who has everything under control. But in Alain Chabat's 2017 hit, Santa is a bit out of his depth. If you’re looking for a holiday film that swaps "saccharine sweet" for "smart and silly," this is the one to cue up. The Plot: A Festive Emergency
The film features a brilliant ensemble that brings a grounded, human touch to the magical premise: Audrey Tautou
Christmas is just days away when disaster strikes: all responsible for making the world's toys suddenly fall ill and collapse. Santa (played by Chabat himself) has no choice but to leave his snowy sanctuary and head to Earth to find a cure—specifically, 92,000 doses of Vitamin C.