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Fred Claus (2007) 5.5
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Metascore: 42/100
Reviews: 109 user | 131 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole. Director:David Dobkin |
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Cast
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| Vince Vaughn | ... | ||
| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
| John Michael Higgins | ... | ||
| Miranda Richardson | ... | ||
| Rachel Weisz | ... | ||
| Kathy Bates | ... | ||
| Trevor Peacock | ... | ||
| Ludacris | ... |
DJ Donnie
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| Elizabeth Banks | ... | ||
| Jeremy Swift | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Berrington | ... | ||
| Kevin Spacey | ... | ||
| Rio Hackford | ... | ||
| Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... | ||
| Allan Corduner | ... | ||
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During childhood, Fred Claus suffered his younger brother Nick's saintliness. Jump ahead: Fred is a fast-talking, genial but self-centered guy in Chicago looking for $50,000 to open an off-track-betting shop. When one scam goes awry, he calls Nick at the North Pole for a loan: Nick will give him the money only if Fred comes up to help a few days with the Christmas rush. After his girlfriend dumps him, Fred heads north. Santa's facing an audit from an efficiency expert, and it's not pleasant. Fred's job is to review charts and determine who's naughty and who's nice. Is there any fraternal feeling left, can either learn from the other, and what about Santa getting fired? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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north pole | christmas | anti hero | orphanage | dysfunctional relationship |Taglines:
Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 November 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Joe Claus See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£1,937,042 (UK) (30 November 2007)Gross:
$72,000,867 (USA) (8 February 2008)Company Credits
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[his mother plugs her ears]
Mother Claus: [singing] Jingle bells, jingle bells...
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Clyde (Kevin Spacey) asks for and later receives a Superman cape from Santa Claus. Spacey played Superman's archenemy Lex Luthor in Superman Returns. See more »Goofs
The background in the scene where Nick gets a present from Fred is clearly fake. See more »Quotes
Fred Claus: Santa's having some trouble getting the sled off the ground?[his mother plugs her ears]
Mother Claus: [singing] Jingle bells, jingle bells...
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I gave this movie 10 stars to counter some of the 1-star reviews, but I think it garners a solid 7 nonetheless. I don't know what those who rated it so poorly were expecting, but for me, it was just what I expected - enough chuckles to be entertaining, pretty Christmas scenery, and a touching story. My 17 and 12-year-old sons liked it as well. I thought Vince Vaughn played his typical character, which is always good for a laugh or two, though rarely one you would choke yourself on. I don't think the movie would necessarily go over with the pre-school crowd because it's not "The Santa Claus," but children who are old enough to understand the emotions being portrayed should enjoy it. There are a couple of sexual innuendos that may offend the more conservative viewers, but they likely go over the heads of the youngsters. I'm always amazed at the range of reviews movies get here at IMDb, and they truly show why we'll never all get along. I found this particular film both entertaining and moving, which is all I usually ask, particularly of a Holiday film. While "Fred Claus" doesn't go beyond the call of duty so to speak, it certainly lived up to my expectations.