Reviewed By Jason LockardHoliday movies are sometimes classics and other times their just weird. Like Santa Claus conquers the Martians and in 1959 movie Santa Claus where he faces off against the Devil. Well, there was another time Santa took a strange adventure. That was when Santa had Muscles.
The good folks at Mill Creek Entertainment have given the 1996 Hulk Hogan vehicle Santa with Muscles a first-ever Blu-ray Release. But is this release worth it? Let's find out!
The film follows Blake Thorn (Hulk Hogan) is a conceited millionaire who sells health supplements and equipment. While playing paintball, he is targeted by police. He is chased to a shopping mall, where he hides by putting on a Santa costume. He slides down a garbage chute to escape the police and bangs his head, resulting in amnesia. Mistaken by Lenny (Don Stark) as the mall Santa, Blake begins to think he really is Santa Claus. Meanwhile, the evil scientist Ebner Frost (Ed Begley, Jr.) tries to take over an orphanage in order to gain access to crystals underneath it and dispatches his henchmen to destroy it. It's up to the "Santa with Muscles" to save the day!
OK as you can see this is not It's a wonderful life, Miracle on 34th Street or other Christmas classics. This is just a ridiculous off-the-wall film that you just find yourself laughing at how absurd it is. But in that comes a lot of enjoyment.
As for the film transfer on the Blu-ray. It is presented in its original widescreen format and in 1.85:1 aspect ratio and in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The film looks good on Blu-ray. The picture looks clean with great detail. And the audio is clear without any signs of damage. It is definitely an upgrade from the DVD version.
So if you are a fan of Hulk Hogan movies or just want a little absurd off the wall Christmas film Santa with Muscles is for you! Head over to MillCreekEnt.com or your local Blu-ray provider and get your copy today.
Offensive Material: Mild violence and brief language
Audience: Teens and Adults
Genre: Scifi, action, adventure
Length: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
Blu-ray Value Rating: B
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