Fred Claus | 
| Director: David Dobkin
Actors: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 919
Format: Color, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 116
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD023975D
UPC: 085391139577
EAN: 0085391139577
ASIN: B000YABV7W
Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 2007
Release Date: November 25, 2008
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Product Description
After ending up in jail fred is given the opportunity to redeem himself by working in his brother nicholas workshop. With christmas fast approaching & fred threatening to sideline nicholas entire finely tuned operation fred finds out just how far it is until santa reaches his breaking point. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/25/2008 Starring: Vince Vaughn Paul Giamatti Run time: 116 minutes Rating: Pg
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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
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 Ho, Ho, Ho! January 6, 2009
"Fred Claus" is a madcap comedy about Santa and the problems, and love, generated by his family. Fred (Vince Vaughn) is Santa's (Paul Giamatti) older, fast talking hustler brother who irritates everyone of whom he tries to take advantage. Santa's wife wants to protect him from Fred, but Santa tries to exercise tough love when he gives Fred a job. Fred's conduct plays into the hands of a vengeful efficiency expert who is scheming to shut Santa down, forever. Ultimately, Fred pitches in to save Christmas and help his friends besides.
This is a funny, clean, holiday movie. Ho, Ho, Ho!
Your opinion of this movie rides on your opinion of Vince Vaughn January 1, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie has a lot going for it. The cast is great, with Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey and Rachel Weisz. Most of the movie is spent at the elaborate north pole set, which should be captivating to kids. There is even a touching, stereotypical tame Christmas plot.
But the key is, do you like Vince Vaughn. Vaughn is the star and plays Fred Claus, Santa's older, underachieving brother. Vaughn plays Fred as he has every other character (without the swearing or low brow humor.) He is a fast talking, wise cracking loser who gets a second chance. If you don't mind Vince Vaughn's schtick, then you'll enjoy this film.
A Little More Than 3 December 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was a decent kid's Christmas film. For adults however, I don't think it offers much. The story of Santa's naughty older brother is a funny concept. Vince is very good at comedy and he does his best from one silly routine until the next. The movie falls a bit short though and I can't rank this one among my Christmas classics. There is a very fine crew of talented people involved with the film including Paul Giamatti as a frumpy and tired looking Santa. I think most kids will love this picture and most adults will just find it okay.
 A new entry in Christmas movies December 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fred Claus is a fine Christmas film, that has enough magic to come
alive and be another entry of good christmas movies. Smart script, a big
enough budget, great looking elves / north pole and other essential christmas ingredients. Is it the best...well no...but its sure good enough to be added to the Christmas collection.
A Keeper.
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