Wed Nov 27 00:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Farrelly Brothers’ “Dear Santa” Fails to Deliver Holiday Cheer, Critics Say

**Los Angeles, CA** – The Farrelly brothers, known for their raunchy comedies, have taken on a Christmas film, “Dear Santa,” but early reviews suggest their attempt at holiday cheer falls flat. The film, premiering November 25th on Paramount+, centers on an 11-year-old boy, Liam (Robert Timothy Smith), who accidentally addresses his Christmas letter to Satan (Jack Black) instead of Santa due to dyslexia.

Satan, appearing as Santa, offers Liam three wishes with a devilish catch: fulfilling all three will cost him his soul. While the premise offers potential for a fun, albeit dark, Christmas morality tale, critics argue the film fails to deliver on its promise.

The script, co-written by Peter Farrelly and Ricky Blitt, is criticized for its uneven tone, veering wildly between wild adventure sequences and unexpectedly dark moments, without finding a cohesive balance. Jack Black’s performance, while enthusiastic, is reportedly constrained by the script’s limitations.

While some elements, like a concert sequence, receive positive feedback, the overall narrative is described as meandering and disjointed, breaking its own established rules and potentially offending viewers. Despite attempts at Christmas cheer and a strong cast, including Keegan-Michael Key, Jason Alexander, and Ben Stiller, “Dear Santa” is ultimately deemed a regrettable miss, failing to provide even a pleasant distraction during the holiday season. The film’s premise, based on the anagram of “Santa” and “Satan,” is ultimately wasted on a disjointed and uneven final product.

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