Fatman (2020)

 

Synopsis 

When he receives coal for Christmas, a rich bratty kid hires a Santa obsessed hitman to take out Santa Claus.

Review

This movie was an odd one. The trailer makes it look like a cat and mouse game between Santa and an assassin. While the final confrontation between Santa and the Skinny Man (played by the amazing Walter Goggins), there isn't much action in the flick. Most of the movie focuses on Santa dealing with the way the world has changed. The mythology the movie sets up is cool. Santa works for the US to incentivize good behavior from children. Kids are getting shittier and Santa's job is getting harder. There are some real world parallels for sure. The other part of the movie focuses on Goggins character trying to find Santa. He's always great as a cold killer with some honor. I really liked his character. 

The supporting cast are excellent too. Marianne Jean-Baptiste is wonderful as Santa's wife, Ruth. She really is the heart of the film. Chance Hurstead is great as the bratty rich kid, Billy. You love to hate the little shit and can't wait to see him get some sort of come-up'ins. The elves are also really cool and their interaction with the military is pretty neat.

If you want to watch an interesting take on the Santa mythos, check this one out. 

In Your Game

Chris Cringle

Medium Humanoid (Human), Lawful Neutral

Armor Class: 13 (Dexterity, Jacket)

Hit Points: 100

Speed: 30 ft.5

Challenge: 5

STR:  22 (+6), DEX: 15 (+2), CON: 14 (+2), 

INT: 14 (+2), WIS: 15 (+2), CHA: 13 (+1)

Saving Throws:  Wis +6

Skills: Athletics +10, History +6, Insight + 6, Perception +6

Damage Resistance: Bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing

Senses: Passive Perception: 16

Languages: Fluent in all Earth languages

Unique Traits:

Regeneration: At the start of his turn, if Chris has more than 0 HP he regains 5 HP. 

Super Strength: Chris can carry/lift twice the weight of a normal creature of his size. He can also wield heavy weapons with one hand.

Actions:

Multiattack: Chris makes two melee attacks.

Punch: Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d4+6) bludgeoning damage.

Semiautomatic Pistol: Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 50/150 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6+1) piercing damage.

Read Thoughts: Chris can magically read the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of him. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, Chris can continue reading its thoughts, as long as his concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind, Chris has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.