As we all know Hollywood has been engaged in a war against Xmas for many years. Mr. Soft Touch is an early example of their anti-Xmas attitude.
Santa Claus (a.k.a. Old Saint Nick) gets gunned down at the end of the movie by a bunch of hoodlums. If I had seen this as a six year old instead as a sixty year old I am certain I would have been deeply traumatized.
Another troubling trend that has only increased in cinema over the years is the reckless driving at the start of the movie. Operating a motor vehicle at excessive speeds is dangerous, and showing it on the screen only encourages drivers to emulate such behavior in real life. This is undoubtedly why I see so many speeders not only during the holidays but year round.
Take away Santa getting plugged and the other crime elements in the film, and you could have a decent story promoting wholesomeness and other admirable virtues. That type of film would make for wonderful holiday viewing for the entire family.
As it stands now, If little Johnny comes up to you and asks, "Mom, can I watch Mr. Soft Touch?" You must be a responsible parent and say, "No! Go watch a Shirley Temple movie!"
Santa Claus (a.k.a. Old Saint Nick) gets gunned down at the end of the movie by a bunch of hoodlums. If I had seen this as a six year old instead as a sixty year old I am certain I would have been deeply traumatized.
Another troubling trend that has only increased in cinema over the years is the reckless driving at the start of the movie. Operating a motor vehicle at excessive speeds is dangerous, and showing it on the screen only encourages drivers to emulate such behavior in real life. This is undoubtedly why I see so many speeders not only during the holidays but year round.
Take away Santa getting plugged and the other crime elements in the film, and you could have a decent story promoting wholesomeness and other admirable virtues. That type of film would make for wonderful holiday viewing for the entire family.
As it stands now, If little Johnny comes up to you and asks, "Mom, can I watch Mr. Soft Touch?" You must be a responsible parent and say, "No! Go watch a Shirley Temple movie!"