This movie is so weird, yet enjoyable. The first half of the movie is building up the family dilemma, Father putting work first. Which, in this case is weird because he's a musician about to make it big to provide for his family. Which I understand why the son feels the way he does, but kids don't process things fully. So that sub plot feels a bit forced. Anyhow, the first half is actually my favorite. I think once he becomes the snowman, the film declines a bit. Micheal Keaton is funny, but the writing sometimes makes it a bit corny. Both halves of the film feel like completly different movies. On a good note, you actually do really care about the characters are going through. It's easy to root for them.