The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

Director:

Michael Lembeck

Writers (WGA):

Ed Decter (written by) &
John J. Strauss (written by) ...

Release Date:

3 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

His time at the North Pole is about to go South.

Plot:

Santa, aka Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy, and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.

Plot Keywords:

Christmas | Pregnancy | Fall Off Roof | Secret Room | In Laws

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Dec. 25

12:00 PM

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Cast

Tim Allen	...	Santa / Scott Calvin
Elizabeth Mitchell	...	Mrs. Claus / Carol
Eric Lloyd	...	Charlie
Judge Reinhold	...	Neil Miller
Wendy Crewson	...	Laura Miller
Spencer Breslin	...	Curtis
Liliana Mumy	...	Lucy Miller
Martin Short	...	Jack Frost
Ann-Margret	...	Sylvia Newman
Alan Arkin	...	Bud Newman
Abigail Breslin	...	Trish
Art LaFleur	...	Tooth Fairy
Aisha Tyler	...	Mother Nature
Kevin Pollak	...	Cupid
Jay Thomas	...	Easter Bunny

Also Known As:

Pretender (Philippines: English title) (review title)

Runtime:

97 min | Philippines:91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:G | Malaysia:U | Ireland:G | Singapore:PG | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Australia:G | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:G

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

The scrolling ticker sign in the toy factory reads "378 Years without an accident".

Goofs:

Plot holes: In the first movie Scott Calvin puts on the coat. In the second movie Santa must get married. In the third movie Jack Frost performs the first action of putting on the coat and assuming all the duties within the 'Santa Clause'. However in the span of time he does not perform the second or 'Mrs. Clause'. The elves, stressing contractual obligations, would therefore point this out to Jack Frost. Since there are no references to a Mrs. Clause Jack Frost should not be Santa in the present time due to a breach of contract.

Quotes:

Bud Newman: They're elves! They're not little Canadians, they're really elves!

Movie Connections:

Features The Santa Clause (1994)

Soundtrack:

New York, New York

At least the kids liked it!

Went to see this movie today with the family. Personally, I was alittle disappointed in some aspects. There just didn't seem to be a lot of comedy or comic relief in this movie as with the other two. The absence of David Krumholtz was unmoving, for he provided a lot of stability to the plot lines in the other movies.

I did however, enjoyed Martin Short as Jack Frost. He was great! Everyone else returning was a pleasure. It seemed their screen time was increased over SC2, with the exception of Charlie. He just seemed to be there this time around. Lilian Mumy shined in this movie, one of many I hope. And of course Tim Allen....he is superb as Santa Clause.

Overall, the movie was so, so. I thought a lot of the context and situations in the movie were alittle over the heads of children my age. (ages 7 and 5 respectfully) And to me, the original movie was based for all ages. The third installment had to many "grown-up problems" that could loose the interest of a child real quick. But for the most part all the elves, toys and of course Santa made seeing it will the kids worthwhile! Although, it is not up to par with the original, it does do a great job of completing a trilogy that will warm the hearts of families for many holidays to come.