Elf Time Travels To Save Santa
Get set for a festive adventure with a twist, as a lowly stable elf travels back in time to save Christmas. With a star-studded cast, including Martin Freeman and Tim Curry, this animated film is sure to delight.
Dir: Leon Joosen, Aaron Seelman
Cast: Martin Freeman, Tim Curry, Tim Conway, Pam Ferris, Ashley French, Joan Collins, David Cowgill, Noel Clarke
83 mins · 2013 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 5.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 17% · TMDB 5.2/10 · Trakt 62%
The idea of an elf using a TimeGlobe to travel back in time and save Santa is a surprising and intriguing concept. Saving Santa, a 2013 animated Christmas musical comedy film, brings this idea to life with a talented cast, including Martin Freeman, Tim Curry, and Joan Collins. The film, directed by Leon Joosen and Aaron Seelman, follows the story of Bernard, a lowly stable elf who must use the secret of Santa's Sleigh to stop an invasion of the North Pole.
With a runtime of 83 minutes, Saving Santa is a family-friendly film, rated Cert U, making it suitable for all ages. The film has received mixed reviews, with a score of 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 5.4/10 on IMDb. However, viewers have found it to be an entertaining film with a bit of Christmas magic, despite some production issues.
Saving Santa will be screened at the Folkestone Harbour Arm in Folkestone on Friday, 11 December 2026. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article. With its unique blend of time travel and Christmas cheer, this film is sure to be a fun and festive watch.
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jarvis-8243417 · 5/10
The animated children’s film Saving Santa is a whimsical holiday adventure that tries a little too hard. When the North Pole is attacked an aspiring inventor elf named Bernard attempts to save Santa by using Santa’s sled to travel back in time. Featuring Martin Freeman, Tim Curry, and Ashley Tisdale, the film has a solid cast. And there are a number of charming and festive musical numbers. However, the animation style is rather crude and the…
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