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List Price: $17.97 | | Label: Warner Home Video
Salesrank: 1989
Released: November 25, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Genre: Christmas
Rating: PG
Release Date: 25-NOV-2008
Media Type: DVD
Description of Fred Claus:
Vince Vaughn is enormously enjoyable as the titular Fred Claus, disgruntled older brother of the better-known St. Nicholas himself, i.e., the North Pole’s very own Santa (Paul Giamatti). A garrulous hustler running from the emotional fallout of the ultimate sibling rivalry, poor Fred keeps trying to find happiness through one failed scheme after another, pushing away the people who care about him most. When brother Santa puts the squeeze on him to help out in the toy factory atop the world, Fred turns the place into one big, raucous party. Unfortunately, he’s unaware that Santa and Mrs. Claus (Miranda Richardson) are under tight scrutiny from an oversight committee (represented by a calculating Kevin Spacey) and could be shut down. The film, directed by David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers), gleams and twinkles the way a holiday movie should, and has plenty of fun material for youngsters, including a wacky chase scene in which Fred goes on the run from a half-dozen, angry Salvation Army Santas. But Fred Claus is also supposed to appeal to hip adults with a taste for ironic farce, and on that score the movie feels like a succession of Saturday Night Live skits more than an organic whole. Still, Vaughn holds everything together with a smart, insightful performance that looks deep into his character’s torment--with more than a few laughs. --Tom Keogh
Fred Claus Reviews:
Good Holiday Fun 
2009-12-26 - Ok, seriously, now how can a movie with Vince Vaughn as Santa's brother not be good???? This is a very entertaining holiday movie both for children and adults, it's lots of fun to watch as a family, and there is actually a moral to the story! Sure to become a classic.
very good 
2009-12-25 - Thank you. The movie arrived in a good and timely manor and in good condition. I will purchase again. W. Cook
Fred Claus 
2009-12-22 - This movie was delivered to me in a good amount of time and it was in great condition and new.
Underrated
2009-12-14 - I'd actuallly give this movie 3 1/2 stars. It's not a classic, but I like it and think there are a number of things that work. It's well cast and well acted--Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey, John Michael Higgins, Kathy Bates, et. al. It has a modern sensibility and turns dark (and slows down) in the middle, but resolves nicely in a touching finale with a good (and surprisingly realistic) message. I think the special effects--especially on a small screen--look good. The story stretches credulity but it's a fairytale, after all. Don't get hung up on it. Directed by same guy that directed "Wedding Crashers," and he knows comedy. I think it's certainly as good as "Christmas Vacation" which has become a Christmas staple.
Touching
2009-12-12 - I read another review talking about how this movie was moving, maybe because of their chlidhood. I too felt the same. Maybe I also had a pathetic childhood, but I loved the concept of this. There are not naughty children, just children who are misunderstood or haven't been given the best circumstances in life. If you are looking for a good message and fun humor this is a great find!
