Badder Santa (2003)

Bad Santa? No, Bad VERSION.

This just goes to prove that artists often are not the best judge of their art, as Terry Zwigoff, in his Director's Cut here, completely RUINS one of the finest comedies I've ever seen, a hilarious antidote for those who hate the holdays, a vulgar comedy with an angry spirit and an ultimately uplifting experience, has been transformed here (hard to believe this was the intended version) into a completely miserable film.
Gone is the voice-over in the opening bar scene; gone are many, many funny scenes; instead of being a 'dark comedy', as Badder Santa is (and likewise Bad Santa, both recommended over this swill), this movie here is simply dark. As in pretty darn depressing. The whole mood of the film is different. It's just not funny.
Even the ending is changed, something far less triumphant.

If you have never seen this movie, first off, it is NOT a "holiday film", as many mistake it for, and thus hate it; rather, it is indeed an antidote, for those of us who say, hate It's A Wonderful Life.

Secondly, if you are a BIG fan of Bad Santa, please DON'T be tempted by this; all you need is Badder Santa, that I would give five stars to easily.

It's a shame this version was ever released.

This DVD is a waste of time and money. Skip it. June 24, 2008

An awsome movie thats "Bad"

I liked this movie when I'd seen the original, but to have the director's cut and unrated version on one disc is great. April 13, 2008

Hubby had to Have

I guess if I was my hubby I would have given the movie 5 stars but I just couldn't, probably because it's one we definately have to hide from the kids. But hay it made him happy. March 29, 2008

Very Funny.

I couldn't stop laughing at one of the things John Ritter says in the movie. Great Christmas movie. (very adult though) March 27, 2008

Good Laughs... John Ritter is priceless

This was pretty darn funny. Billy Bob Thornton is just plain sick and wrong in this. Not a big stretch? All the characters bring chuckles and snickers from all angles--( thank you Bernie Mac, and the immortal Cloris Leechman.)
But I have to say John Ritter was the brilliant final ingredient that made this comedy. "He's not gonna say F#*k stick in front of the children is he?!" Not a huge part, but his little subtle lines and facial expressions were just hilarious. Great stuff from John, in his, I believe- final role?
This is definitely worth checking out, and I have'nt even seen the un-rated version. March 11, 2008

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