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Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) has lived his entire life in his brother’s very large shadow. Fred tried, but could hardly live up to the example set by the younger Nicholas(Paul Giamatti), who was just a perfect. True to form, Nicholas grew up to be the model of giving, while Fred became the polar opposite. Over Mrs. Claus’ objections, Nicholas agrees to help his brother on one condition: that he come to the North Pole and earn the money he needs by working in Santa’s workshop. The trouble is that Fred isn’t exactly elf material and, with Christmas fast approaching, Fred could jeopardize the jolliest holiday of the year.
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Rachel Weisz, Vince Vaughn, Michael Higgins, Kevin Spacey, Paul GiamattiDirector: David Dobkin
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First of all, I wont be as naive to say that this is a Christmas classic, but for token fun and turn your brain off fare,this is highly enjoyable. Vince Vaughn fans wont be disappointed, and the support cast is good. Paul Giamatti,Rachel Weitz,Kevin Spacey,Kathy Bates,Miranda Richardson and the gorgeous Elizabeth Banks. I waited for a year for this to come out on DVD, and in the mean time I saw Vince Vaughns Christmas effort for this year, 'Four Christmases'. Given the choice between the two, I would go and see Fred Claus, it is a better movie. It does what all Christmas movies does, and that is make you feel really happy when you walk out of the cinema! Basically the story is that Vince Vaughn is the eldest of 2 brothers, the younger brother (Paul Giamatti) being Santa Claus, and unable to do anything wrong in his parents eyes, although he is a perfect child. Because of this Fred becomes bitter because his parents always spend their time having a go at him for his less than perfect life. It takes Fred (Vince Vaughn) to be thrown in jail, and to have to ask his brother to bail him out, only on condition that he helps him at the South Pole, for him to change his life, and in the end do the right thing. Throw in a sub plot with Kevin Spacey, trying to wreck the Toy shop, and Rachel Weitz as his long suffering girlfriend, and you have the ingredients for a great Christmas movie! I have the Blu Ray, and the picture is certainly of a better quality.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am a hugh fan of all things Christmas and this movie is one if not the best Christmas movies I have ever seen, its right up there with the Muppets Christmas carol!! Class film for all the family. Buy It!!!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched Fred Claus in the cinema last year and LOVED it. You see Saint Nicholas' birth and some of his childhood growing up with his older brother Fred. Unfortunately due to Nicholas' saintly nature poor Fred feels that he is living in his brother's shadow and holds an anger aimed at poor Nicholas because of this.
This Christmas is different to other Christmasses as it looks like poor Santa is being shut down as Children's present requests are increasing every year and Santa hurts his back and is therefore unable to do his duty on Christmas eve. Only a Claus is able to ride the sleigh....
Will Fred Claus be able to understand the meaning of Christmas and help his brother, and if he does is there a chance he will be able to deliver all of the presents in time before sunrise. I am definately buying this dvd so I can watch it this Christmas as well.
This Christmas is different to other Christmasses as it looks like poor Santa is being shut down as Children's present requests are increasing every year and Santa hurts his back and is therefore unable to do his duty on Christmas eve. Only a Claus is able to ride the sleigh....
Will Fred Claus be able to understand the meaning of Christmas and help his brother, and if he does is there a chance he will be able to deliver all of the presents in time before sunrise. I am definately buying this dvd so I can watch it this Christmas as well.
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Fantastic
This is a classic Christmas movie - the perfect mix of originality, comedy and emotion. One of Vince Vaughn's best movies in my opinion, and my favourite Christmas movie! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Matthew H
Ho ho ho No
I bought this film last year with low expectations due to the poor critical response it received on release. I can see why reviewers don't like it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. J. J. Brett
Above average christmas film
This is not a classic christmas film but worth a watch and a good solid edition to anyones christmas film collection
Published 5 months ago by markfamily
seasonal fun
good for the young and old can watch any time of year about santa and the north pole closing but santa wins in the end
Published 5 months ago by anistasia
festive comedy !!!
good movie for this festive period !!! Will appeal to all age groups. Arrived on time and the product was new. Thank you Amazon..
Published 5 months ago by Nishanthan.S
Laugh a minute
This is a christmas movie unlike any you will see, it steps away from Santa and focuses on his brother, who is here played by the persistently funny Vince Vaughn. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sam
Brilliant Film... Even better on Blu-ray
I bought this thinking like most Blu-ray releases that have come from a DVD that there wouldn't be much difference in the picture quality... but I was wrong. Read more
Published 6 months ago by T0MPB
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i havent recieved this item ment to be here 13th dec, ive ordered other stuff and they have come, i ordered just the other day and i recieved my item today so why isnt my order... Read more
Published 17 months ago by amyp
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`Fred Claus' is one of those Christmas films that surprises you by being better than you expected. This follows Fred Claus, who is Santa's older, jaded brother, who has to help... Read more
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