‘The Santa Clauses’ Finally Fixed That Awful Ending 16 Years Later
Three decades since its initial release, “The Santa Clause” continues to be a cherished holiday tradition. The plotline is familiar: following an unusual turn of events, Tim Allen’s character Scott Calvin inadvertently assumes Santa’s role after the original Santy’s demise. It’s quite daring for a children’s film to kick off with such an unconventional premise, don’t you think? The initial movie spawned two sequels: “The Santa Clause 2” and “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause“. While the first installment generally received favorable feedback, both critical and audience responses softened as the series progressed.