THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE (Theatrical Release USA 2006)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì

Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—the final episode in the Santa Clause series—has a long way to go to match the entertainment quality of the first released film. Kudos to the Makeup Department for particularly outstanding makeup artistry on Martin Short and Tim Allen. Watch for Alan Arkin, Spencer Breslin, and Charlie Stewart in the movie’s casting.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Jack Frost (Martin Short) makes his play for the position of Santa Claus (Tim Allen) and introduces his personal vision for the direction the North Pole should take for its sustainability as a commercial product.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Michael Lembeck for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers James Miller and William W. Wilson III for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), Mrs. Claus/Carol (Elizabeth Mitchell), Charlie (Eric Lloyd), Neil Miller (Judge Reinhold), Laura Miller (Wendy Crewson), Curtis (Spencer Breslin), Lucy Miller (Liliana Mumy), Sylvia Newman (Ann-Margaret), Bud Newman (Alan Arkin), Trish (Abigail Breslin), and Tooth Fairy (Art LaFleur).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie is worth one viewing to finish the series. But, better choices for holiday movies are: A Christmas Story, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and for the Teen/Adult Audience—El Camino’s Christmas.

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Ben Meyers