As the title might imply this is a fun movie that adults and kids alike will enjoy all the way through to the end. In the beginning of the movie, we learn that Martians are distressed by the fact that their children have become somewhat obsessed with television shows from Earth. On these shows the virtues of Santa Claus are extolled; something that is not satisfactory to the Martians. Determined to remedy the matter the Martians travel to Earth for the purpose of capturing good old Saint Nick. Once they arrive they snatch two children who will lead the Martians directly to the North Pole and Santa Clause.
With Santa and the kids in tow, the Martians head back home to Mars. Now they face they predicament of what to do with the children and Santa. One of the Martians, who bears a striking resemblance to the Grinch (at least in temperament) tries to solve the matter by doing away with them altogether before they even get back home. Fortunately for the kids the leader, named Lomas, puts a stop to it. After they arrive back home on Mars, the children and Santa befriend a Martian who, while not possessing a lot of smarts, is at least sympathetic to their situation. Together they manage to outwit the Martians and ultimately introduce the delight of Christmas cheer to the children on the planet of Mars.
Beyond the fact that this is an utterly charming and fun movie, you may also take interest in the fact that none other than Pia Zadora made her film debut in this movie. It’s also interesting to note that a large portion of the entire movie was actually filmed in an abandoned aircraft hanger.
All in all, this is a great family film everyone in the family, young and old, will delight in.
