Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.
Editor's Verdict
"This film heavily relies on the kidnapping of Santa Claus and the resulting attempt to bring the Christmas spirit to Mars. While the *setting* isn't entirely Christmas-focused (it spans space travel), the entire *plot* revolves around acquiring Santa and the joy he represents. The elements are iconic, but the sci-fi framing dilutes the traditional holiday immersion required for a 'YES' verdict."
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