Fred Claus

Name: Fred Claus
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: November 9, 2007
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Vince Vaughn

2007

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: November 9, 2007 | PG

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Vince Vaughn

Summary: Fred Claus has lived almost his entire life in his little brother's very large shadow. Fred tried, but he could never live up to the example set by the younger Nicholas, who was just a perfect...well...Saint. True to form, Nicholas grew up to be the model of giving, while Fred became the polar opposite: a repo man who then steals what heFred Claus has lived almost his entire life in his little brother's very large shadow. Fred tried, but he could never live up to the example set by the younger Nicholas, who was just a perfect...well...Saint. True to form, Nicholas grew up to be the model of giving, while Fred became the polar opposite: a repo man who then steals what he repossesses. Now Fred's dirty dealings have landed him in jail. Over Mrs. Claus' objections, Nicholas agrees to bail out his big brother on one condition: that he come to the North Pole and work off his debt making toys. The trouble is, Fred isn't exactly elf material--and with Christmas fast approaching, this one bad seed could jeopardize the jolliest holiday of the year. Has Fred finally pushed his little brother to the brink? This time, what Fred may have stolen is Christmas itself, and it's going to take more than Rudolph to set things right. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: David Dobkin

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 116 min

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Premiere Laura Repstad

Silly, heartwarming, and fun. Read full review

Ella Taylor

Deftly blending disrespect and good nature, Fred Claus is a gas. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The movie has a terrible premise compounded by a lame script and the miscasting of its surfeit of talented stars. You have to wonder why Dobkin, whose last film was the hilariously raunchy "Wedding Crashers," would be attracted to this tame material. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The surprisingly puny haul comes from the jolly, usually sparkling comedy workshop of David Dobkin, who directed "Wedding Crashers," and Dan Fogelman, who wrote "Cars" -- two great movies that both make better stocking stuffers. Read full review

Empire William Thomas

It creates a seasonal glow, but inconsistencies keep Fred Claus off the ‘Nice’ list this Christmas. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

The film isn't just not funny, it is off-putting. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Not like a lump of coal in your stocking. Coal is useful; you can burn it. This movie is more like a lump of something Blitzen left behind after eating a lot of Mexican food. Read full review

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edawg

Dec 22, 2014

This is one of the best Christmas movies ever. Full of heart and great acting from the incredible cast. Family moments are hilarious and moving. The ending is the best ever. This movie is super underrated and highly recommended.

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DavidP.

Nov 9, 2007

A surprising movie... I expected a slapstick, irreverent slap at the long standing institution of Christmas, Santa and all things associated with one of the few events that still draws people together in celebration of a common ideal. The film does justice to the concept that there is good A surprising movie... I expected a slapstick, irreverent slap at the long standing institution of Christmas, Santa and all things associated with one of the few events that still draws people together in celebration of a common ideal. The film does justice to the concept that there is good in the world, and that giving is the central theme of Christmas. Vaughn, Giamatti and Spacey are excellent in their respective roles. As a summary... at times funny, mostly touching. A good family film and great addition to the Christmas genre. A nice surprise.… Expand

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Jun 27, 2021

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THW

Nov 6, 2007

Very mediocre in every aspect. Mildly funny, mildly sentimental, mildly wasted talent... The movie is so predictable that 20 minutes into the movie you've pretty much guessed the upcoming plot and have figured out how it will end. Every Christmas theme and dysfunctional family cliche Very mediocre in every aspect. Mildly funny, mildly sentimental, mildly wasted talent... The movie is so predictable that 20 minutes into the movie you've pretty much guessed the upcoming plot and have figured out how it will end. Every Christmas theme and dysfunctional family cliche is explored and poorly executed. There were some well behaved children in the theater watching the sneak preview with me, and they looked pretty bored as well.… Expand

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Jack97

Jan 1, 2014

Despite having the best interpretation of the North Pole I've seen in recent films, Fred Claus fails to be the Christmas great it could have been thanks to the terrible humour.

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AaronN.

Jul 20, 2008

Would it be that sad for this to be comedy and not date? Cause that is where this movie comes by as...

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AndyL.

Nov 8, 2007

What a piece of sh*t.

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