Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - Nostalgia Critic

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It's the Christmas sequel most people say doesn't deliver, but let's see if there's any laughs that unintentionally come from this. The Nostalgia Critic reviews Disney's Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is a 2006 American Christmas fantasy comedy adventure film directed by Michael Lembeck. It is the third and final film in the Santa Clause film series following The Santa Clause and The Santa Clause 2. The film stars Tim Allen returning as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus and Martin Short as Jack Frost.
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[@RyuichiNoGekido]

I’m just grateful the baby didn’t CGI wink at the camera.

[@cttnxgacha2543]

We don't speak of that movie

[@HiioNcArBoN]

what is this a reference to?

[@SniperJoeLieutenant]

@@HiioNcArBoN We don't speak its name, but let's just say it's a instructional video for the antichrist.

[@HeilRay]

That’s how it steals your soul.

[@skelebrowhovian6817]

@@HiioNcArBoN The sequel to one of the most popular Jim Carrey movies.

[@TubeRudeYou]

Seems like everyone in this movie wished their contract had an Escape Clause.

[@teedup8995]

Brendans comments is 666, I would have answered there but it would be 667.

[@Channel-dy4vm]

Can’t blame them

[@stevenandersen6989]

Bruh, it seems to me the difference between Jack and Alan running Christmas, is bout as different as Trotsky and Stalin running the Soviet Union

[@lewiskazinsky7334]

Martin Short (Jack Frost) has made jokes to that effect, and yet he’s the only one who looks like they’re having a good time. That guy is such a little firecracker no matter the shit he’s given to work with.

[@kevin4061]

Good thing Jack gets a redemption arc in rise of the guardians.

[@raisou9750]

kevin aaand million fangirls, duh.

[@theresacherco3503]

All fangirls

[@AngryCerealMilk]

@@raisou9750 and Elsa as a girlfriend, according to some

[@booksnob96]

Rise of the Guardians Jack is my favorite Jack Frost

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Wasn't that that film about the owls?

[@C24U_]

Is anyone weirded out how there is absolutely no mention on how when they had a chance to save the life of the original Santa that died in the accident they not only kill him once, but twice?

[@blufox9000]

He broke his neck

[@C24U_]

@@blufox9000 But that was because he fell off the roof because they yelled at him which startling him and caused him to slip right?

[@jakespacepiratee3740]

If I was brought back in time right before the assassination of JFK, would I stop it? No, because there is no telling how much changing the death of ANYONE could impact the future. Butterfly affect and shit. Just play it safe, everyone who died in the past should remain dead. Anyways, I just put more thought into that scene than the writers of this pile of yellow snow did.

[@blufox9000]

@@C24U_ so what is the solution then? They are silent whilst fighting? The guy dies no matter what they're doing

[@alibrennan5977]

He was two weeks from retirement anyways

[@DarkseidJoshua]

"The Escape Clause" If Tim Allen can't escape this movie then what chance do we mere mortals have

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

thankfully this movie was the end of the series. un like toy story where IT SHOULDVE ENDED WITH THE 3 MOVIE!

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

Tim Allen and Martin Short gets some serious $$$$$ for Christmas.

[@codrindumitrescu]

100%

[@WorldWalker128]

We're not bound by contract. I'm pretty sure our odds are good.

[@mongolifepawn842]

You rather die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain

[@samuelcarter4244]

"What madman designed that fireplace?" "You approach the Shivering Isles. Through the door behind me lies the realm of Sheogorath, Prince of Madness, Lord of the Never-There."

[@sarosp9330]

I was thinking the same thing! It reminds me so much of the door to the shivering isles. What a great DLC for a fun game

[@Sonichero151]

"Welcome.... To the deceptivly derranged mind, of the emperor, Pleagius, The Third!!!!"

[@kevincall170]

"CHEESE"

[@TriniKnight01]

@Jared Jams The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

[@KeyBladeMaster-Dan]

"You can't see me....you can't see me.... neither can he...no one can see me"

[@chdest4550]

"Father in-law Christmas" actually sounds like a sitcom that I would watch.

[@whyiamafs]

I was just thinking that! 🤩 (I just saw this movie tonight)

[@rogue7723]

I'd fund real money for that to be a thing. 😃

[@soososowosoosowownewso1212]

Yes

[@lepapercastle]

The new-ish Santa Claus show on Disney+ is kind of like that. It covers the life of Santa all year round, and I think that's the main idea. But yeah, just a simple little sitcom about someone's father in-law being Santa would be pretty great.

[@i-love-my-cat-milo9]

"HOW DARE YOU WALK BETTER THAN ME!" *Naruto runs*

[@theamazingmaymay123]

Legit my favorite part, the look on her face is priceless

[@patrickzalatoris3206]

First thing I thought, "Did kim possible just do a naruto run?"

[@darkdragoness98]

the naruto run is actually pretty useful to go against drafts. someone tried it out and posted a video about it

[@shi444]

The only one and true Christmas message is... shut that door!

[@MichaelSandwich01]

No, the real Christmas message is BROWN DOOR

[@randomnerd3402]

Or.. A PANTRY DOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRR

[@mr.0511]

You always win when your good

[@kayhaven4710]

shi444 and put that thing back where it came from! So help me, so help me! End scene.

[@XanderPGK]

@Kono Dio Da I was about to say that! 😂

[@sethhowell3067]

Best line of the movie “Dude, chill” “I INVENTED CHILLED!”

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

The only best line in the movie.

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550 no shit Sherlock

[@chuckbatman5]

Honestly I always enjoyed this movie just for Martin Short's performance, lines like this I can hear in my head after reading them. Even as a kid I found the plot about Santa being overworked and the in-laws coming to visit boring and awkward, but there's something about Martin Short as Jack Frost that is ridiculously fun to watch. Maybe it's because he's the only one in the movie who seems like he's enjoying himself, like watch his song-and-dance routine as Santa, he's clearly having a ball.

[@themovieguru1094]

@@chuckbatman5 Too bad Martin Short was nominated for a Razzie for his performance. Along with Tim Allen. :( I thought Martin Short as Jack Frost looked like he was having some enjoyment.

[@oneandonlysound99]

@@chuckbatman5 Honestly, while the film definitely has major flaws-like the whole escape clause thing could've been written much better to not seem so silly or tossed in, and Martin Short as Jack Frost was a way, way better villain by a long shot than "rubber santa" who was just annoying and his soldier army made no sense even in a family crazy christmas movie. I wish it had been recieved better and we'd gotten a prequel about the Jack Frost character in all honesty. Also, Curtis is way less annoying 3 than in 2, good god.

[@PTMWontDie2]

Are we gonna ignore the fact Santa’s new baby at the end was named “Buddy”?

[@singingwolf8997]

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?

[@weebnerd578]

Wait it was named buddy 😲

[@purplelily2608]

@@weebnerd578 after his grandpa who was named Buddy...yes.

[@gracekim1998]

PTMWontDie2 wow😅

[@maxwelsh6121]

Santa buddies? The dog movie? Loooool

[@Nerd_Gamer_Buddy]

child: "why don't you just chill?" jack frost: yells "I've invented chill!!" child: cries "mommy!" this is my favorite line in the whole movie

[@gippguppfuoonewso65]

Girl grunting: Lilo, Stitch!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IsleofJaya]

Ideas used to make Frozen: "Hello my name is Jack Frost and I like warm hugs." "Love melts a frozen heart."

[@JinxSanity]

Or how about we make a sequel to ROTG instead so Jack Frost can finally stand as his own original character rather than be Elsa's bitch?

[@richconsparartbro4971]

DreamWorks and Disney own jack frost

[@princesskingforever]

"For god sakes you're not running for Mister Rogers." I need that on a shirt

[@KarIsTheStar]

We definitely need that on a shirt! I am not saying it will solve world hunger, but that shirt will solve world hunger.

[@melodyrichardson5051]

That line was classic.

[@Goremaid]

I love Devil Boner, and that's a really comforting line

[@peppermink2200]

Same energy as "Fuck me gently with a chainsaw, do I look like Mother Theresa?"

[@wcasey1981]

I am so using that line on my wife when she gets stressed out over Christmas. THANKS!!!!!

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

Is no one else going to comment on this movie "thawing a frozen heart" 7 years before Frozen?

[@ashtonkimball5243]

Hey, both are made by Disney

[@nimblehealer199]

Just...... Let it Go!

[@Liggliluff]

And also not by romantic love.

[@stephaniegraham5601]

With "warm hugs" too lol

[@tannisarmaroah6919]

frozen never had a single fucking original thing in it and people need to fucking realize that.

[@TheBlogger]

"I heard a woman scream!" Best line in the whole review.

[@rustyshackleford7265]

That was doug. Shrieking like a raped goat as usual

[@Detroit_Dawg]

Malcolm: "Did you just use 'Majesty' in describing your work?" LMAO Oh man, I felt that burn! Its like he was holding that one in for a while! XD

[@MxPokirby]

"Remember kids, lampshading your problem totally absolves you of all criticism involving you still doing the thing you lampshaded."

[@josiahosborne5596]

“You’ve worked hard enough”. How do these always bring tears to my eyes and Christmas Spirit to my heart every. Single. Time. Thank you, Channel Awesome. Thank you, Nostalgia Critic. And Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️

[@ClumsyReaper]

Arthur Christmas managed to do a similar thing with Santa as the “parent who works too much to see what’s important” and not only did it good, but did it uniquely as well, in a way that fit a Santa character instead of just having Santa pasted over the typical overworked parent.

[@mrcritical6751]

In Arthur Christmas it’s shown Malcolm wasn’t always like that he just grew kinda obsessive over the years and kept trying to make excuses why he needed to keep working a job he clearly wasn’t cut out for anymore

[@JacobHess1138]

In other words: Arthur Christmas is what Santa Clause 3 should have been.

[@averymerrick]

Jacob Hess Yes.

[@MrGabeanator]

Jacob Hess true

[@luigipowdemo6458]

Has Critic done a review of Arthur Christmas?

[@CractusJohn]

I love Jack Frost in this movie soooo much, he’s so hilariously terrible. I really wish you included his “I INVENTED CHILL!!” line

[@juliahornback2843]

jack frost used to be my favorite part of this flick

[@Millage721]

Why did I read this as "I invented chili!"?

[@Millage721]

@AllyKat29 I still read it as "I invented chilli", it's stuck in my head now, for all of eternity.

[@scargastondisneymovies1805]

I love Jack Frost 🥶 🎅

[@LegitMan335]

I prefer Rise of the Guardians Jack Frost over Martin Short Jack Frost

[@TheAtemAndrew]

I like how nobody seems to react that both times the snowglobe takes them back, the entire timeline hinges on them 'accidentally' murdering the original santa.

[@mostmelon]

Should’ve ended with “Shut that door!””

[@MansLaughter365]

Brown Door

[@robertparkhurst4034]

MansLaughter That is a LOVELY Brown Door

[@MansLaughter365]

@@robertparkhurst4034 Full of whimsy and brown!! 😃😁

[@gracekim1998]

mostmelon 😂yep

[@amorfm4071]

Critic still has PTSD from the Cat in The Hat that he called Kurtis Conrad.

[@StephenShepherdOfficial]

That explains it!

[@cjhs2006]

NC:”if at 1st You Don’t Succeed,Sut up,Shut up,Shut up,Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” me:we Need That on a Ugly Christmas Sweater

[@Nerd_Gamer_Buddy]

i like when a kid says to jack frost "you need to chill" and hes all "ive invented chill!" then the kid is like "mommy!" crying to her mom

[@Zichoria]

34:54 "You worked hard enough. Enjoy your time off; you deserve it. We all deserve it." Hit me in the feels so hard. Thanks, man.

[@zenmanlovesgames9906]

‘You worked hard enough, enjoy your time off, you deserve it, we all deserve it,’ ~ Nostalgia Critic 2019 You don’t need to always have a message, but damn, I really needed this one this year. I’m heading home to see my family. Merry Christmas Doug, and thanks so much.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Cringe.

[@danielcampion251]

"Did you just use majesty when describing your work?" -Black Willy Wonka.

[@anthonyoliva7191]

Every other KZbinr: *Lets play Raid: Shadow Legends!* Nostalgia Critic: *Stamps.*

[@TheManWithFourFingers]

no, no.. its STAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamhenry6793]

Stamp Critic.

[@youtubesucks1111]

Stamps.com

[@jakespacepiratee3740]

Raid: Stampow Legends~!

[@danielcwier]

Even the ads are Nostalgic. Serving the products of yesteryear.

[@Anonymous551656]

"ADULT NEEDED" "I *am* an adult!" (Credit: TeamFourStar)

[@alexcaruso8766]

Martin Shorts favorite scene in the film NO doubt.

[@5192aaron]

Did we gloss over the fact that Santa Clause 2 had Toy Santa as child friendly Hitler? Rewatch the film. Tell me I'm wrong.

[@crackerjack0349]

Gas the elves

[@matthewhecht9257]

It was Stalin

[@nileriver4717]

I say it was more stalin with the black outfit with red logo

[@JGGR89]

You're wrong.

[@thing1thing2themediamaniac43]

Not Child Friendly Adolf Hitler The Toy Santa was clearly a Child Friendly Joseph Stalin

[@MadHatter42]

That was actually really nice. So often Doug has to hammer the message in with a big speech. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. But it’s good to see that a strong message can also be delivered with a simple line and some clips of people just having a good time. Merry Christmas, y’all.

[@AriochStarr]

That amateurish home-footage ending genuinely brought a tear to my eye. It reminded me of my childhood when we'd have all the family round for a get-together and entertain one another for the day. Those days are always so wonderful to look back on and enjoy the memories. Hope everyone at Channel Awesome had a wonderful Christmas with each other.

[@b10rn]

Most underrated part of this review for sure.

[@themetalmaniac7811]

sleep is for the bread: nostalgia critic 2019.

[@hogusbogus7685]

TheMetalManiac I need that on a shirt

[@montanabrunstad2247]

@@hogusbogus7685 same.

[@mrcritical6751]

Ok the in laws not noticing how the “Canadians” looked weird I can kinda understand but how the hell did they not get suspicious the second they saw Jack Frost the guy has icicles literally growing off of him

[@BardicLiving]

It's cold in Canada.

[@mrcritical6751]

Not liquid nitrogen cold

[@BardicLiving]

@@mrcritical6751 True that's Russia.

[@TheLegonaut]

What are you talking about Jack Frost looks like a typical Canadian

[@mrcritical6751]

TheLegonaut I don’t remember ever seeing icicles hanging off of Ryan Reynolds

[@sickboy7104]

Let's just try to remember: Sleep deprivation is no laughing matter.

[@GoblinsOfFarmington]

Yes we should all remember that this is not comedic in any way and anyone who would dare laugh at this has a iq that is very low and should not be regarded with any respect at all because they laugh at things that should be not laughed at in any matter as a person with a very high iq I see that this is depraved of comedy in every form now I have to watch Sesame Street and eat my baby formula

[@sickboy7104]

@@GoblinsOfFarmington You're a dick. I laughed at it. I've just known people who didn't take it very seriously, and suffered serious mental and physical health problems because of it. It's just a reminder to everyone to maybe mind their sleep a little more.

[@alucard347]

I have almost been kicked out of the army twice for my insomnia... I can sometimes spend a whole week unable to sleep even once.

[@saviitrius]

Honestly...I thought you were joking. Your effort is admirable, but many people fail to see that just because something serious is made fun of, doesn't necessarily mean it's never going to be taken seriously again. I laugh at a lot of offensive jokes but I still take real issues seriously in a serious environment, just as you seem to as well (from what you've said). So I think it's safe to say that perhaps such reminders don't always need to be said. We all know these things and were not going to forget them anytime soon.

[@sickboy7104]

@@saviitrius Yeah. To be honest, I have trouble seeing the line between the two a lot of the time. I'm some where on the autistic spectrum, and also have a history of caffeine addiction.

[@Sorcerer-SMC]

I really love how in the beginning, Hyper Fangirl and Black Willy Wonka were the ones settling up the holiday party instead of the usual chart fellas

[@richiesahlin6409]

Let's check the charts.

[@Lopez03Eduardo.]

But the chart says

[@aldrinflores4531]

Eduardo Lopez 3 SCREW THE CHARTS

[@jakespacepiratee3740]

Wait, people don't just skip the skits?

[@memorra]

@@jakespacepiratee3740 the fuck? the skits are the best part, tamara and malcolm are awesome as hell

[@colinlebold7605]

"Why does everyone in Canada look like a hostage?" Oh, sorry, those are Sens fans, that's a common mistake.

[@TheDeeLuxExperience]

Some of them are leafs fans, depending what area you come from

[@AlexTenThousand]

As a non-Canadian and non-NHL fan, fill me in on the joke pls.

[@AlexTenThousand]

@@swampskald2462 Oh, they shot themselves in the foot, got it.

[@PRdeSO]

Ottawa, the city that fun forgot

[@ErikZarins]

*BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA* FUCK THE SENS

[@jamescallanan2443]

The holiday council is like a knock off Rise of the Guardians

[@THawkMedia]

Hilariously, this movie came out before Gurdians, so that just shows the difference between the two

[@tristanhartup4936]

I'd say the Adam West Batman version of it

[@KeyBladeMaster-Dan]

Except the Santa Clause 2 did it about a decade before that movie existed 😑

[@robpagenkopf5829]

Joke in The Santa Clause: “We shared a bowl of sugar, did some shots of brown liquor, played with my shotguns, field-dressed a cat, looked for women.” Joke in The Santa Clause 3: I honestly can’t think of one. The original is a PG-rated, playfully cynical film that properly counterbalances its Disney brand sweetness. It creates a good dichotomy that makes the emotional moments impactful rather than cheesy. The sequels are G-rated sugar-fests filled with overacting and an overreliance on cutesiness. Just the fact that they gave the reindeer bigger eyes and a silly gibberish style of talking shows how saccharine the sequels are compared to the original.

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

the second one would probably be right at home if there was a Hallmark channel for men

[@itsJust_Jac]

The joke in the third one is that Jack Frost murders a girl’s parents in front of her and traps her in a room with their frozen bodies

[@henith7850]

I still like the second film. It’s just the third one I don’t like.

[@funnyblog100]

The only actor I can tolerate overacting from is Jim Carey he is the only actor that constantly gets away with it!

[@Ghost26968]

"IT FELT LIKE AMERICA'S MOST WANTED!"

[@gossamer999]

The Doug head with swirlies in his eyes is the third scariest thing I've seen this week.

[@RJIS]

Master Steamy nah. Number 1 has to be Nutcracker in 3D

[@Pigmcginnyrig]

100th liker

[@swordsmanthegamernine7973]

Unnus Annus. UNNUS! ANNUS!

[@svetlanamoon7026]

13:59 Kim Possible doing the Naruto run filled a void in my soul... that or else it made one. I can't tell which it is.

[@LegitMan335]

Kim Possible so adorkable

[@donaldderrickii5405]

Malcolm is a treasure! That line read on "he has my sympathies" was amazing

[@rhondaelliott2558]

"I wouldn't lie about his chances, he has my sympathies." Was also one of my favorite lines

[@deadcool3227]

What are you talking about that was Black Willy Wonka, I didn't see Malcolm anywhere, I did see Chart Guy #2 and Bill, but not Benny or The Devil for some reason.

[@Stormkrow280]

Alien refrence

[@jasoethesentienteyeshapedg4847]

13:59 *Naruto running whiny live-action Kim Possible* I'm scared...

[@Sonichero151]

She has too much power now.....

[@phreakazoith2237]

"I'm gonna shove coal so far up your stocking, you'll be coughing up diamonds!"

[@thescreenslaver8520]

That Into the Spider-Verse joke was genius.

[@EhlistarsWrath]

“Disturbing pause zone” is what is called a “silent moment” to let you laugh But it’s not funny

[@rokkraljkolesa9317]

so a laugh track, but without the laugh track

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Rok Kralj Koleša *YOU GOT IT SISTER*

[@rokkraljkolesa9317]

@@EhlistarsWrath DID YOU JUST ASSUME MY GENDER?!

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Rok Kralj Koleša you ruined it

[@rokkraljkolesa9317]

@@EhlistarsWrath I'm starting to think that that sentence describes me a little too well

[@joe-gi5ne]

When Jack Frost is a freaking Santa he looks like The Cat in the Hat movie

[@nifralo2752]

They have the boy from cat in the hat too

[@PhantomShadow224]

Hangs up sign Jack Frost: “I’ve done it!” Sign falls and shatters Jack Frost turns to the elf next to him: “what have you done”

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

(giggles) sorry, it was just so quiet.

[@everittprice421]

Nostalgia critic version: Grinch vs Grinch vs Grinch

[@SgtScorpious]

easy win for the original with karloff

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

@@SgtScorpious an instant win for the original and Boris Carloff and his awesome voice.

[@victorm152]

GrinchOnGrinchOnGrinchOnGrinch

[@animationnerd2748]

That would be awesome 😎

[@Bartman954]

Holy shit, was that Michael Dorn? Surprised he didn't protest that he wasn't a merry man

[@DemonicRemption]

@Bartman954 Wait, Michael Dorn? As in Worf The Klingon and the voice of various cartoon characters?! *faints*

[@tastyloaf5487]

The Guy from Gabriel Knight ??! ... and Star Trek?

[@Dreamlillie_95]

"A couple of running noses and some dead Citrus!" The only joke I laugh at in this movie

[@Quinntus79]

"God, I've been looking for a spot to put that in! Just made it." Um, phrasing.

[@caski1663]

9:41 wait, you are telling me this is from the same director of the movie in which hey go back in time to the first thanksgiving to take Turkeys off the Menu?

[@wolverine3219]

That's right, the movie where they go back in time to the first thanksgiving to get turkeys of the menu.

[@edwardjohnston7067]

And this is a movie where they go back in time to stop Tim Allen from being Santa Claus

[@McNuggets1673]

@@edwardjohnston7067 that's right they go back in time TO STOP TIM ALLEN FROM BEING SANTA CLAUSE

[@georgehiscott700]

I knew someone would make a comment like this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheCannon69]

Every year I make a heartfelt Christmas review Doug a few years ago: makes heavy metal song about Christmas

[@trainman5675]

I mean not the weirdest thing hes done on christmas

[@gamecrusade4783]

the Cannon I play that song every Christmas, nothing puts me in the spirit like it lol

[@fry4guy]

@@trainman5675 true. He once dystroyed a whole universe that loved Christmas more than him/kill a pregnant alien.

[@Trevornator]

I think what Doug means is the last episode before Christmas is usually heartfelt, and the first christmas special every year is usually the craziest...such as the heavy metal christmas song one lol

[@drakeware655]

@@Trevornator Like either last year or the year before where he reviewed Nutcracker in 3D and when he reviewed The Christmas Tree to give a heartfelt message

[@pwnorbepwned]

I was wondering where the gag was going to go at the end. That was adorable.

[@ladydnavarone3447]

“Maybe it’s the lack of sleep or just giving into the madness?” December 20, 2019 everyone

[@LadyOnikara]

Every single freaking day of 2020 says hello.

[@ehernandez523]

Hello from 2020. You had no idea.

[@RomaroBrandon]

4:57 That moment you realize that elf was Little Rock in Zombieland 🤯 7:00 The moment you realize Lana was Mother Nature 😱

[@childecamehome7149]

This is the dumbest santa trope Everyone thinks santa doesn't exist, *BUT HOW THE HECK DO THE ADULTS EXPLAIN THE PRESENTS UNDER THE TREE THAT THEY DIDN'T BUY?!?!* Edit: OMG this is the most likes I've got on a comment before

[@crane8015]

Magic?

[@WorldWalker128]

Well, my folks always told me that they were gifts from their friends or from family that didn't have time to do more than stop by and drop them off. I have a decent-sized family, all of whom now have kids of their own, so it's believable.

[@CoffeeManiac20]

Thank you!

[@shayla106]

WorldWalker128 Not for everyone.

[@matthewfredericks1640]

@@WorldWalker128 what if the parent have no friends

[@Megan-nw6tm]

34:58 that was honestly one of the best messages for Christmas. I kinda needed that

[@unfabgirl]

As much as I loved this review, I do wish you had ended it with that heartwarming Christmas message "SHUT THAT DOOR!"

[@OtterloopB]

I could go the rest of my life without ever seeing this film around Christmas. The first 2 are fine. In fact, the scene in Number 2 at the school Christmas party is actually really endearing. But 3 is just... pain. Pure pain to sit through.

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

i second that

[@darthstarkiller1912]

Agreed

[@gnarly441]

I love how Doug keeps bringing up that star wars Christmas after all these years

[@GBmovieluv]

Including the house Chewbacca's family lives in in one of the past Nostalgiaween intros

[@MadTurnip]

It leaves a mark xD

[@arbuckle6103]

This movie came out the same weekend as Flushed Away. Let that sink in.

[@sto3rt]

I let sink in

[@thatrandomplayer8827]

What does he want know

[@DHynes5]

Flushed Away is hysterical and underrated :)

[@logandh2]

What the fuck is flushed away

[@arbuckle6103]

duckiedale80 That too.

[@jameskarg3240]

"For gods sakes, your not running for Mr. Rodgers!!" Well said

[@AlfredSoul]

That ending party scene felt weirdly natural, especially in contrast to the usual over the top and goofy tone of these reviews... good job!

[@TRTMN-vs3ew]

And that sums up my feelings for this film. Honestly, I loved the trilogy as a child and still hold a soft spot for all three films. The third one never seemed awful to me because I too lost myself to the fun and enjoyment this film has to offer.

[@KarIsTheStar]

This is one of my favorite, and I think for similar reasons.

[@icecreamhero2375]

I think this movie is prefectly fine. It was verry well written. Most of the so called plot holes were explained by the movie.

[@IsleofJaya]

"Critic you need to chill." "I INVITED CHILL!!!"

[@SonicXD001]

You wish.

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Bernard wasn’t in this. It was gonna suck. But seriously. This movie is good for only one reason. The bloopers. Nothing else.

[@Pigmcginnyrig]

20th liker

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Rogue T-Rex OH YES!!!

[@oriontherealironman]

EASY!

[@chrismulwee4911]

AND.. the closing theme song that follows.. Aly & AJ's The Greatest Time Of Year. I remember seeing this movie in theaters, and hearing that song, I just HAD to get their Acoustic Hearts Of Winter album.

[@melissacooper4282]

I wish they could've explained Bernard's absence in this movie.

[@tuntemon]

All I could hear when Mother Nature was talking was "ARCHER!!"

[@Mezaph]

I was checking the comments to see if it's the same actress!

[@averymerrick]

Sucks that they acted like Bernard *didn’t* exist in this film 🎞.

[@jonusaguilar8156]

Avery Merrick I always wondered about that, I mean could the elves have murdered him?

[@dakotahmays1437]

Well he did look pretty old for an elf and what happens when you get really old?

[@JackalopeBunny]

Right?

[@edwardtjbrown1979]

the actor was fired in a wild GAY sex scandal. It shocked the foundations of Hollywood.

[@THawkMedia]

He would probably be the one to be there for Santa.

[@jarrenstarkey8541]

The Jack frost acted from being hugged by a little girl will never be okay with me.

[@trainstorm1225]

“Yes sir, you heard correctly. We will be closed on Christmas Day. You can blame Jesus. He’s the one that popped up.”

[@marcorizo1387]

That line was wrong in many ways.

[@dragoncatoverload]

Wouldn’t popped out be more accurate?

[@melissacooper4482]

That line was meant as a joke.

[@oakenshadow6763]

That lesson hits home this year. I've been working so hard to out-do my past presents, I've always made them myself, that I kind of forgot why I made them: to show how much I love my family. They love my presents because I made them, not because of what I made. My mom and dad had to set me strait on that.

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

Happy to see Bum Reviews make another appearance. Feels like forever.

[@irain4927]

"And all of this is suppose to be taken seriously with that *GODDAMN FIREPLACE IN THE BACKGROUND!* " I choked on the cereal I was eating.

[@IsleofJaya]

"I was frozen today"

[@СергийТихомиров-в4н]

Yeah. I missed that. :-)

[@viiiderekae]

Starters

[@ayvi8850]

not lying.... I laughed at the "I'll get a mop" line.....

[@RiseLikeAFenix]

21:54 Me: "What is this so supposed to hypnotize me?" Doug: "No! it's just supposed to give you a splitting headache!"

[@tristanhartup4936]

"It's not working."

[@ilikecurry2345]

Or perhaps it's supposed to be the least subtle campaign for a Stamps.com sponsorship.

[@billiamafton6528]

I wish he would've reviewed Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever.

[@nine_tails137]

This isn't Christmas related, but I would love it if he reviewed The Indian in the Cupboard and Tall Tale.

[@cyborgparrot1996]

Didn't Cinema Snob already review that?

[@mrrunodan8119]

Mordecai, how did the genetic work in your cartoon? You married a female bat and have half-bat and half-regular children

[@ninjanibba4259]

Wish granted

[@videohistory722]

Wish granted! He has!

[@Starfals]

Need To Buy Stamps Stamppps... Stammmppps.. What were we talking about? Oh yea, Santa something

[@nicolemiller7760]

At LEAST Martin Short was clearly having fun.

[@brendakrieger7000]

I love Martin Short.

[@mrcritical6751]

And the Santa-bot makeup looks way more painful as Santa he had to wear aging makeup but in Santa Clause 2 he had to wear makeup that made his skin look plastic and wear plastic moulds of a beard and a wig

[@DoctorGrimmothy]

Nobody: Not a single squeak. That guy: Reveiw Diehard

[@richiesahlin6409]

Mobile Suit Gundam: Endless Waltz.

[@RaikanGinro]

Detective peralta: say sike right now

[@kungfuenthusiasm6592]

Richie Sahlin we don’t touch anime....not after....THAT review >_>

[@TheMadwomen]

You predicted the future!

[@coolnerdlll6053]

Not gonna lie, I almost cried when Critic fell asleep at the computer and everybody came into the room.

[@geoffreybassett6741]

Thank you. This last month has been one of the most intense I've ever had work wise, and right now I'm feeling the pressure of buying gifts for Christmas next week, meeting what I think are people's expectations. This actually is a great message for me right now. Merry Christmas Doug,

[@chrishestand1032]

You're a fan of Nostalgia Critic too?!?

[@DrDolan2000]

Sometimes, people shouldn't expect so much

[@ForgottenHonor0]

"Enjoy your time off?" ...You know what? Usually I'd make some snarky comment about working retail, but not this time. Thanks, Doug. You do, too. Merry Christmas, man.

[@Hraefncin]

Just got fired from a retail job. Bittersweet, unemployed but free on Christmas.

[@developingopinionmedia2909]

Doubt you'll notice this but MERRY Christmas Doug

[@StarWarriorCentral]

5:40 Was "Conrad" an intentional reference to Cat in the Hat, or have you forgotten that that elf's name is Curtis? 17:00 Did you just call Carol "Laura?" Laura is the EX-wife of Scott Calvin... 23:15 If you watch a later scene that you conveniently edited out of this review, Neal tells Scott that Scott being away from his family put more pressure on Neal, and it led to Charlie rejecting Neal as a father figure. THAT drove a wedge between him and Laura. 23:41 The second movie literally has the line "Kids are 86% happier since you've taken the job." 25:00 "I'm a Distraction" from To Boldly Flee, anyone?

[@eaglescout1984]

I've got the perfect Christmas message after a review of the Santa Clause 3: Wherever there is injustice, you will find us. Wherever there is suffering, we'll be there. Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find... THE THREE AMIGOS!

[@themarioman5673]

"The Escape Clause" I wish I could escape life, so I can finally be happy.

[@sky-sx5gt]

same

[@tastyloaf5487]

I feel you. Life is a video game... I'm gonna just keep grinding through this.

[@jamestown8398]

"On Christmas you don't have to be perfect, just more perfect than Jesus." - Doug Walker

[@jakespacepiratee3740]

Ok Liberal

[@raymanfreak7739]

"Needs work." XD

[@LadyOnikara]

Jesus was pretty strong. I heard he had to carry that damn heavy cross that he was crucified on AFTER he had the crap beat out of him. That's pretty metal......... and extremely fucked up but it was how they did things back then.

[@tristanhartup4936]

My personal life motto

[@Descentfreak1032]

Spencer Breslin's character in this movie isn't Conrad, it's Curtis. Conrad was his character in The Cat In The Hat.

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

That's the joke, he can't tell the two characters apart.

[@madmonkee1176]

His little sister is in this movie too in the beginning

[@FlynnRider4]

Gotta admit: Allen and Short did their best to save this film. But the script was just too much to overcome.

[@Leftturnaddict]

I loved it

[@JessieJ93]

@@Leftturnaddictme too

[@polsvoicemusic]

I have been watching Nostagia Critic since 08 and this is one of those times where I really needed to hear that message. I just got fired and my last day at work is this Friday. After that is the great unknown. So, I’m going on vacation starting Saturday morning. I need the break, too. Merry Christmas, Critic.

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

When you're afraid of the reviews for Rise of Skywalker, since you're gonna see it over the holidays with your dad and bro, seeing one of these reviews always calms me down, and makes me laugh.

[@jenneacubero1036]

Bryan Egelhoff's Animation Tech Nation Is he also going to see that crummy "Cats" movie too? If so...he has my sympathies.

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

@@jenneacubero1036 no. We're seeing Star Wars. My dad's never even seen Cats before. I'll take my chances with a film that has mixed reviews at worst with critics before I go and see the other choice.

[@jenneacubero1036]

@@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257I'm seeing the Star Wars film too. I work at a movie theater where there's a screening for the employees only. Even though ClownFish, Geek+Gamers and StarWarsGirl had warned me of the mess that is "Rise of Skywalker", I still want to see it. Mainly because I've never seen a Star Wars film on the big screen before. And since this would most likely be the last one, I might as well see it. Hopefully, it'll be a good, respectable send-off to Leia and Carrie Fisher.

[@jonbourgoin182]

This comment is practically begging trolls to reply with spoilers.

[@bryanegelhoffsanimationtec257]

@@jonbourgoin182 I know. But I'm being optimistic.

[@Jazzisa311]

I always love an appearance from Devil Boner!!! He's my favourite character!! Even if it's a short one, he's just the best. And him & Tamara make the cutest couple ever. Let's hope they never break up!!

[@ntcnetwork9934]

“Dougo” is the hardest I’ve laughed all day.

[@ignorepls]

Then you have a strange sense of humor for one specific moment

[@HeilRay]

It was a trip.

[@notmakingcontent]

Critic: "Parent who works too much to appreciate the important things cliche" Also Critic: I can't go to the Christmas party, I gotta do a spectacular review for Christmas Day with an excellent message! Me: Do you realize you're using the cliche you're complaining about?

[@ph89787]

Sean Spahr ahem. That’s the joke.

[@notmakingcontent]

@@ph89787 oh.

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

@Patrick You suck McBain!

[@matthewesposito7454]

Theres one thing I don’t understand. How did Jack Frost remain Santa Claus without a Mrs Claus. Isn’t it one of the clauses that Santa has to have a wife

[@sageof6pandas233]

Jack frost is muslim inshallah, he has multiple wives

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

Moral lessons in Nostalgia Critic's Christmas reviews: 2013, The Christmas Tree - It's about the effort & the sincerity of you spending time with your loved ones. 2014, Christmas Story 2 - Be nice to people who cared about you. 2015, Christmas With The Kranks - There's bad moments in good times & there's good moments in bad times. 2016, I'll be home for Christmas - There's gonna be a lot of anger, and there's gonna be a lot of love. 2017, Home Alone 2 - It's worth a shot spending some time with anyone, regardless you can or can't stand their behavior. 2018, Nutcracker (2010) - Get inspired to do something by those who understand it better than you. 2019, Santa Clause 3 - Do your best instead of pushing yourself too hard. Also, STAMPS.