The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Tim Allen's Santa Claus takes on nemesis Jack Frost (Martin Short) in the third film in the holiday comedy franchise. "Down the chimney St. Nick comes with a thud in the needless third — and hopefully last — time Tim Allen will suit up as the jolly old elf," writes Associated Press critic David Germain. "Allen looks silly, tired and bored this time in the fat suit and beard, while the movie presents the irritating Martin Short as Jack Frost, nipping at your nerves as Santa's nemesis in a bid to take over and (gasp!) commercialize Christmas." Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold and Wendy Crewson co-star, with Ann-Margret and Alan Arkin as the in-laws. Features commentary by director Michael Lembeck, numerous featurettes, bloopers, an alternate opening, and sing-along Christmas carols.