One of the worst movies I've ever seen

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

The first must-see film of the year.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

BEWARE OF FALSE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW TO THEIR NAME. NOW WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE MOVIE. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE FILM . NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 300 HOLIDAY FILMS. I HAVE NO AGENDA.In this film Sam Whipple, a broke lawyer who is young at heart, meets Santa Claus and learns that he's upset because he has a new landlord named Phineas T. Prune, to whom Santa owes a lot of rent. Prune has threatened to confiscate Santa's toys and have him, Mrs. Claus and the elves evicted. In order to raise money, Sam and Santa get jobs at a department store. Santa is nervous at first, but when the children arrive they naturally gravitate to him and he becomes a big success.Prune schemes to thwart Sam and Santa's plans. He buys the department store, has his butler destroy several toys and takes the damages out of Santa and Sam's paychecks. He gloats that Santa will never be able to pay his rent on time. Children of the world then unite to save Santa. Now is the acting great "No" Could the story be better? "Yes". Is it family safe "Yes". Does this film tell the story well? "Kind of" There is worse movies out there with a Santa Theme story and there is of course much better films however this film is safe for small children and has a strange almost Tim Burton feeling built into the cinematography of the entire production.

I was five years old and living in New Jersey when the movie first came out and I remember seeing it at a theatre in Ramsey after seeing countless commercials for it. "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" will always be a memorable movie to me, since it's the first movie I remember seeing with my parents and every time I see it, it brings back memories of watching "Birthday House" every morning with Paul Tripp, who acted, wrote the script and songs for the movie. I also remember seeing in the movie, Tripp's wife, Ruth Enders and the host of the local kids show at that time "Wonderama" Sonny Fox as Mr. Prim. Let's not forget the man who starred and directed, Rossano Brazzi, who played the bad guy Mr. Prune, who tried to evict Santa from the North Pole and stop Christmas. Fortunately, the children of the world came to the rescue to save the holiday from being canceled.Brazzi's portrayal of Prune was outstanding and was among Boris Karloff's portrayal of the Grinch in the cartoon that came out around the same time as the movie. One other thing i remember was Glenn Yarbrough's rendition of the title song.If you haven't seen this movie, get a date with Santa and buy or rent "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't." It could be your next holiday classic.

I love this movie for how truly creepy it is. The shabby Santa and disturbing Mr. Whipple are just a delight. For my family it's a slice of rotten holiday fruit Cake perfect for goofing on. Crowd pleaser Mischca Auer, a desperate 6'+ elf from a nightmare, kind of makes you want to throw up. It's incredibly quotable... Paul Whipple to young boys " Up! Up! Up!" Mischca Auer, "Doesn't strike a spark somehow.." Mrs. Claus "Oh I do declare! You men are just children!" The musical soundtrack uses the "Gilligan's Island" sum technique explaining the plot in song during the opening credits. "Prune Prune was his name. He was a man who had no shame. Prune, Prune was his name if there was no Christmas, he's to blame. " Creeepeee and loving' it!

Santa says... (from the film)"Christmas isn't coming this year". I heard this line over and over in the endless commercials promoting it back when this film was released in the 60s. Of course back then I had to see it and I did in the cinema. Back in the day when going to the movies was an event. Remember no video or dvd back then! I just ordered it on dvd. I am sure I will not be disappointed I don't remember much about it but it should at least be interesting,taking yet another trip down nostalgia lane