The Santa Clause 3-Movie Collection

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The Santa Clause Divorced toy company executive Scott Calvin (Tim Allen of Home Improvement and the Toy Story movies) is pleased to have his son Charlie for Christmas, though the boy himself isn't happy about it. But when Santa Claus accidentally topples off the roof of the house and falls with a thud in the snow, Scott finds himself taking the merry old elf's place and earning new respect in his son's eyes. When the night ends, the reindeer take them to the north pole, and Scott discovers that by donning the fabled red suit, he's inadvertently agreed to become the next Santa Claus. The next morning he wakes up in his own bed and thinks it's all a dream--only Charlie remembers it with crystal clarity. Scott now has to deal with his suspicious ex-wife (Wendy Crewson, Air Force One ) and her psychiatrist boyfriend (Judge Reinhold, Beverly Hills Cop ), who both think he's playing tricks with Charlie's mind, and also with his own out-of-control body, which is putting on weight and growing a prodigious beard. The Santa Clause probably won't supplant It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street as anyone's favorite holiday film, but it's an enjoyable, straightforward family film, anchored by the affable charisma of Allen. --Bret Fetzer The Santa Clause 2 Considering how lame this sequel could have been, The Santa Clause 2 makes for a pleasant holiday diversion. It's got the familiar smell of Disney marketeering, and more than a few parents will object to this further embellishment of the St. Nick legend, but Tim Allen's amiable presence provides ample compensation. As a divorced dad who inherited the jolly man's job in The Santa Clause , Allen now faces another Yuletide challenge. According to the "Missus Clause" in his North Pole contract, he can't continue to be the real Santa until he gets married. As luck and five credited screenwriters would have it, Allen falls for the Scrooge-y principal (Elizabeth Mitchell) of his son's school, while a phony, power-hungry duplicate Santa wreaks havoc on the North Pole's overworked elves. It's all as sweet as spiced eggnog, with that warmed-over feel of a mandated sequel, but the Christmas spirit does prevail with the sound of sleigh bells and Allen's rosy-cheeked ho, ho, ho! --Jeff Shannon The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause How about a new villain and a dash of It's a Wonderful Life to spice up the third installment of the popular Tim Allen holiday franchise? Under the onslaught of another Christmas season, Santa Claus/Scott Calvin (Allen) is feeling even more pressure because Mrs. Claus (Elizabeth Mitchell, reprising her role from The Santa Clause 2 ) is expecting a little Claus and also longing for the company of some "tall people." So Scott agrees to let her parents (Ann-Margret and Alan Arkin) visit as long as they believe that they're really in Canada rather than at the North Pole. Further complicating matters is a visit by Scott's ex-wife (Wendy Crewson), her husband (Judge Reinhold), and their daughter, Lucy (Liliana Mumy). Enter the bad boy of the Council of Legendary Figures, Jack Frost (Martin Short), who's supremely jealous of the figures who have their own holidays, especially Santa. 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. The resulting evocation of a classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life , is seasoned with a splash of Back to the Future when Scott rewinds 12 years (has it really been that long?) to when it all began. Though neither sequel has matched the charm of the original Santa Clause , both have been safe, reliable family fare. (All ages: some crude humor) --David Horiuchi Have three times the fun as you celebrate the season with the complete SANTA CLAUSE trilogy in one spectacular box set! Superstar comedian Tim Allen delivers the perfect gift as he stars as the big man, himself, in three warm and wonderful movies about discovering the true magic of Christmas. See how it all began with Disney's original classic, and hop on Santa's sleigh for an exciting ride filled with belly laughs and family fun. Christmas gets a little nuttier when Scott Calvin unknowingly inherits the role of the legendary St. Nick. His ordinary life snowballs into a hysterical series of outrageous events as he fills out his Santa suit, meets the future Mrs. Claus and faces his ultimate test against the mischievous Jack Frost. With a blizzard of bonus features and three magical movies, this box set is hours of holiday entertainment your whole family will enjoy again and again. Review: A Timeless classic - You know it occurred to me while watching the first movie again on blu ray that they actually killed off santa claus. I've never heard of anyone else doing that. Granted they did so in a way that was hilarious but not as traumatic as you might think for kids. But, they did need to set the stage for tim allen to take over. I won't go into details of the movies as most people know it and the others should experience it for the first time on blu ray without having me inflluence them. The first two are great, and the third is good, way better than it was said to be at the time. The only thing I thought they could have fixed is there is a plot development that puts the hero out in the cold, but it is resolved way too quickly (Martin Short is rather grating at times, I am not a big fan, but Jack Frost is supposed to make you hate him, so that works in his favor). I think they should have made it longer and maybe make it more of a struggle, maybe get allen's character to realise just what he had, and see just how much the children loved him. I think it would have benefited the movie to have taken it's time and worked longer on reaching the turning point. But overall these are great movies. and should be watched over and over. Looks great on blu ray. I highly recommend. Review: Any fan of holiday films needs this in their collection. - The Santa Clause movies are some of the best Christmas movies. Well, not the third one as much, but the first two are great. I remember seeing the first with my dad and brother. Good memories. The movies are about a man who is going through a hard time. Him and his wife are no longer together and he has a hard time figuring out how to act around his son. Well, It's Christmas and the son is staying with him. Something happens that changes the mans as well as the sons life. It is a movie you will always remember. I could have went into more detail, but I do not want to ruin it for anyone. This is a great movie for the entire family to watch. You can watch it again and again. I can not give to much away, as I said I do not want to give to much away. But the second movie is about the man getting used to his new responsibility. Not just him, but those who are part of his life. Also, The man has had his job for about 10 years now. But there is something that he needs or he may not be able to keep the job. Do I hear bells? The third movie.... well, the man has someone trying to take his job. This movie did not seem to fit with the others at all. It just went a little to far with some of the stuff. But, if you have seen the first two, you minds well watch the last. Kids will like the third one. Here are the special features for each movie. I got this from another site. So it is accurate as far as I know. If anyone knows of anything that is different, you could put a response in to let me and anyone else know. The Santa Clause "So You Wanna Be An Elf?" Featurette Making Santa snacks With Wolfgang "The Night Before Christmas" Short The Santa Clause 2 7 Deleted Scenes Gag Reel/Bloopers From The Cast "Inside The North Pole With Curtis" -- Making-Of Featurette "True Confessions Of The Legendary Figures" -- Interviews With Tooth Fairy, Mother Nature, Father Time And Easter Bunny Director's tour Of Elfsberg Featurette View The Film With Audio Commentary By Director Michael Lembeck The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Blooper Reel Alternate Opening Jack Frost & Mrs. Claus: A Very Different Look The New Comedians: On The Set With Tim & Marty Audio Commentary With Director Michael Lembeck Creating Movie Magic: Visual Effects Secrets Christmas Carol-oke Sing Your Favorite Songs Of The Season Music Video - "Greatest Time Of Year" With Aly & AJ Deck The Halls: Virtual Holiday Decorator You save money by getting this set. The blu rays by themselves are about $14.00 which makes all three come out to around 42.00. So, you can get the collection (at least right now) for $34.99. Save yourself some money and get the set!!!!