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Santa's brother is coming to town in this seasonal family comedy. Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) has spent the best part of his life living under his younger brother Nicholas (Paul Giamatti)'s shadow. When your sibling happens to be Santa, it's not easy living up to his example. While Nicholas became a much-loved legend, Fred became a repo-man. Now Fred's shady dealings have caught up with him and he faces a stretch in jail unless he can come up with a good deal of cash. His only recourse is to turn to his brother. Over the objections of his wife (Miranda Richardson), Nicholas agrees to help his brother on one condition: he comes to work in Santa's toy shop to earn the money he needs. Will the irascible Fred cope with his elvish duties or will he cause a calamitous Christmas for all?
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Rachel Weisz, Vince Vaughn, Michael Higgins, Kevin Spacey, Paul GiamattiDirector: David Dobkin
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Bain
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.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By P. Mcnally
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!!!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Heather
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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happy xmas
you just have to have this dvd so go buy
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it now for next xmas and use zoverstock
they only send you top class gear....
many thanx DAVY
Published 1 month ago by davy ritchie
1.0 out of 5 stars
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I couldn't even watch it. I tried on numerous occasions... but this film is just not good. Don't waste your money.
Published 3 months ago by Emma Louise Onions
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Xmas DVD
This was a present for my grandson as part of his christmas present, he loves and so does the rest of the family. Thanks
Published 3 months ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
traditional
as with most xmas dvds they get the good old xmas veiwing then get put away until the next xmas comes, good film and fun to watch
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. K. Duff
4.0 out of 5 stars
vaughn claus
fun film for the family but not really for younger kids giamatti is great as st nick and vaughn funny as his older jeleous bro.good turn for kevin spacey also
Published 4 months ago by chris g
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great family festive funs
Fred claus is a brilliant family fun film. It's an original story and new take on a christmas classic. Funny, heart-warming and perfect for a family night in.
Published 4 months ago by AK19
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another for our collection
We have become Xmas film collectors, and at bargain prices too, after all it is only once a year! Open a box of mince pies, put the kettle on or perhaps pour a glass of red. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mike S
5.0 out of 5 stars
My top 5 Christmas Film Of All Time!
I absolutely love this christmas film! I have now made it part of my 'Christmas marathon' of dvd's I will watch each year, and only the very best get put in the list I might... Read more
Published 10 months ago by WillowPower
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 16 months ago by Matthew H
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 17 months ago by Mr. J. J. Brett
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