A hitman sent to kill Santa, on paper this idea sounds like something that could be so good. Especially if you've seen the Christmas episodes of American Dad which is exactly what I was thinking of with this movie. Sadly up until the last 20 minutes nothing happens, it's all pretty boring and the finale is pretty rubbish. I had high hopes but was left feeling like this movie had missed everything that should of been great.

Time for a xmas movie but not a typical one. A killer on the road for Santa. Gibson is as always shining with the acting. You may expect CGI or extreme scenes when you hear that it is a xmas movie, but there is none. I am glad there is none.
It is not the best movie ever but it is more than a timekiller. Enjoyable.

I actually really enjoyed this. It’s dark, full action and puts an interesting twist on the whole merriment. I wouldn’t suggest watching this movie if it’s the typical Christmas magic you’re craving, but it is most definitely worth a watch!

TRASH TRASH TRASH TRASH TRASH

I liked this, Great take on how SANTA must run the NORTH POLE in a new age, I love that they made the character so normal with a no B.S. attitude.

Anyone who doesn't like this movie probably grew up a spoiled little brat that got everything they wanted for Christmas.

I highly recommend this movie, I had a great time watching this.

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake

He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

Who am I talking about? No, not Santa, but the hitman who has been sent to kill him! A genius idea, and while I get the feeling it could have been better, it was still pretty enjoyable. A festive alternative to the rest of the schmalz that comes out at this time of year.

While not necessarily heavy as far as content goes, there is plenty of violence and cursing to go around, earning its R rating. It isn't the worst Christmas movie I've ever seen, and yet it's nowhere near "great", partially due to the lack of chemistry between the characters as well as the lack of self awareness the movie possesses - it plays its gimmick far too straight, saving what little combat there is for the last half an hour of the movie.

In essence, the idea is here, but the execution is worse than bad - it's uninteresting. Mel gives a great performance as "Chris" Kringle, but aside from that, this movie is a bust with no underlying theme or satisfying conclusion. It's, to put it bluntly, a waste of time.

Also, there's an off-screen Santa sex scene with him and his wife that I didn't want to think about.

Black Mama Noel.

A fire truck for the girl.

A kitchen for the boy.

The obligatory guidelines must be fulfilled.

Well mel gibson pulls of a bad arse santa and suits the role, I loved the idea of the plot and it all played out well with some decent action that i’d of loved more of because I feel it was a little short and rushed but everything else was on santa’s good list.

The movies an 8 but Walton is a 10 as usual..so 10 it is...hope you haters enjoy your coal

When I saw Mel Gibson on the cast, I decided to give it try, but I'm fully regretted. It doesn't make any sense, the movie is boring and the story very poor. So disappointed. Seriously don't recommend.

I enjoyed this movie.....oh is that wrong? was I not supposed to like this movie?

What’s less believable? Santa or Mel Gibson married to a black woman?

Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins star in the horror-comedy Fatman. When a spoiled rich kid gets coal for Christmas, he hires a hitman to track down and kill Santa Claus; meanwhile, Santa is forced to take an Army contract to pay off his mounting debts. Both Gibson and Goggins give strong performances, but the writing is weak and feels kind of disjointed. Also, the tone doesn’t go dark enough to make a lot of violence work. Still, some of the satire is rather clever and delivers some good laughs. Yet while it has its moments, Fatman feels like two different movies that have been cut together.