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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006 92 min United States of America G 12+
★4.7
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Michael Lembeck
Trailers
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Description
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$84.5M
Worldwide:
$84.5M
Starring
Tim Allen
Actor
Martin Short
Actor
Elizabeth Mitchell
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Prequel/Sequel
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Family Film
Key opinion
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is widely considered the weakest entry in the franchise, offering a predictable and formulaic plot. While it lacks depth and fails to match the quality of its predecessors, it remains a harmless, festive, and occasionally enjoyable diversion for younger audiences.
| Acting | Martin Short’s performance as Jack Frost is the film's standout element, providing a charismatic and highly entertaining villain. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions primarily as an uncomplicated, festive experience tailored specifically for young children. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is derivative, relying on a simplistic and predictable narrative structure that lacks the charm of the previous films. | |
| Direction | The direction is functional and easy-going, though it lacks any distinct authorial vision or depth. | |
| Emotion | The overall quality is polarizing; some viewers find it a harmless, enjoyable holiday watch, while others consider the writing and performances to be mediocre or weak. |