This movie does an excellent job of mixing great performances with nice effects. Each character is believeable and lovable. If you had lost your faith in Santa Clause and his helpers this movie will help you renew it. My siblings and I watched this movie each Christmas season for many years growing up. Because my siblings and I no longer live together we seemed to miss it when it showed on television the last couple of years. We've been looking for it on VHS and you've brought it back to us. Thank you!