Review of Fred Claus (2007) by Ryan H — 17 Mar 2012

Vince Vaughn is the most redeeming quality here.

This review of Fred Claus (2007) was written by Ryan H on 17 Mar 2012.

Fred Claus has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 16 Nov 2018

Despite a great ensemble cast (which includes Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey and Rachel Weisz), this is one gift best left unwrapped…

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By Pedro D (104) on 09 Jan 2016

Vince's hilarious rapid fire dialogue makes it all worth it. Also the two scenes they don't show in the trailer are spectacular…

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By Kay M (37) on 20 Oct 2014

I don't know what it is but I'm a sucker for a Christmas movie, especially a Christmas is rescued and hey, especially if Vince Vaughan is shaking…

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By Callum O (27) on 14 Dec 2016

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By Sid Smith (61) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 11 Apr 2015

Fred Claus seems a clever installment, not a seasonal classic, a buffet whose many nibbles you sample, move on and quickly forget…

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By Brian Lowry (913) for Variety (12,700) on 10 Mar 2017

Alternates between unpleasantness and Hallmark-sweet sappiness…

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By Brandon W (1,786) on 26 Dec 2015

If I am being honest, this film isn't a complete waste of time, it's just that the film is very stale and predictable…

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By Stephen Cole (251) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 09 Jan 2015

As for Vaughn, he seems exhausted by his strenuous efforts to bring a few sparks of spontaneity to such an overcalculated Christmas product…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 18 May 2016

The story vacillates between broad, kid-friendly gags and a series of oddly sour riffs on the theme of adult sibling rivalry…

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 30 Dec 2013

I'm not generally one for Christmas movies, but I thought Fred Claus was pretty funny…

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