Review of Fred Claus (2007) by Ruth L — 28 Mar 2009

If there's snow and Christmas lights, I will like it. Even if Vince Vaughn is in there too.

This review of Fred Claus (2007) was written by Ruth L on 28 Mar 2009.

Fred Claus has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Aodhan R (78) on 05 Dec 2014

The movie itself, creative and fun as its premise may be, is so-so, but I could watch Paul Giamatti and Vince Vaughn's interplay all day…

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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 Cassius J (7) on 24 Dec 2016

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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 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 Farah R (1,015) on 29 Nov 2014

Even with a star cast and fairly good visual effects, this movie is a failure…

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By John C (2,737) on 13 Dec 2014

Suffering from predictable plot twists and boring humor, Fred Claus' star-studded cast leaves much to be desired…

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By Cheryl L (614) on 03 Jan 2015

Was expecting this to be better than it was. Some characters were quite irritating. Although it wasn't completely predictable it was all a bit silly…

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