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currently living US presidents, ranked by how likely it is that Fred Claus is in their yearly rotation of holiday classics: 6. jimmy carter (edit: RIP) – old dude. probably doesn’t know who Vince Vaughn is, only movie with Vince Vaughn he’s seen is Hacksaw Ridge. verdict: highly unlikely. 5. barack obama – we’ve seen his year-end lists. even if he’s only seen half the movies on there, his taste seems to suggest he would not be a fan of Vince Vaughn. probably hasn’t seen a movie featuring him since 2007. verdict: unlikely 4. donald trump – considers this movie “lesser-Vaughn.” probably saw it once in theaters and found it “pleasant but forgettable.” however, he almost certainly watches Four Christmases…
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if i had a baby and it came out saying “ho ho ho” i’d fucking murder it
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It’s so weird how this movie cost more money to make than Bumblebee, I Robot, Terminator 2, 1917, and all of the Lord Of The Rings movies.
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The counseling for brothers who aren’t as successful as their brothers with Alec Baldwin and Sylvester Stallone’s brothers is a golden gag
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I just need to say that Paul Giamatti in the 2000s was simply out of control. In just a three year stretch, he went from playing Cleveland Heep to Santa Claus to John Adams. He was Harvey Pekar. He was Big Momma’s partner. He was an ape on a whole planet of them. He got drunk on a whole lotta wine. He was a “big fat liar”. He appeared in 21 theatrically released films in this decade and each role is unique to the next. The man did it all, and continues to do it all. I find it compelling that he and Philip Seymour Hoffman both came up as “that guy” character actors in the 90s at the same time and both blossomed as A-list character actors in the 00s at the same time. As for Fred Claus, I can’t believe it exists but here it is.
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I’ve ironically loved this film for so fucking long now that at this point I don’t think it’s ironic anymore.
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Say what you want about this movie but I honestly think Paul Giamatti is a good Santa.
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NNightOwl93 8 月 2, 2026
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классная семейная комедия
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Ill rewatch it every christmas
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underrated christmas movie if you ask me
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This was a christmas staple in my house for some reason. I am far too fond of it
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I’m bored
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Another fish out of the water Christmas movie that was just done so much better by Elf.
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Cause we lost the summer Whеn we lost each other Rеturn my seasons Oh, it’s all gone Eternal winter Now I just miss ya Give us back Oh, it’s all gone We lost the summer
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8.4/10
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Fred clause just pissed me off the whole time
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Meh, somehow simultaneously not as obnoxious as the poster makes it seem yet just as obnoxious. The comedy is fairly tame for what it is, although I’d say a lot of it is still pretty unfunny. Still there is some pretty clever jokes in this and especially with some of the stuff relating to Santa. I also love Paul Giamatti as Santa in this, he comes off really sweet and while he’s far from my favourite Santa he does the…
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Unironically one of my favorite Christmas movies ever
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Heartfelt and hilarious.
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This one really sticks with you
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I watched this on a ferry in between bouts of throwing up.
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Best Kevin Spacey role
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vince vaughn being a menace at the north pole unfortunately works for me
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Just quoted this movie while sipping a cocktail on the coast of Greece. Felt it deserved a rating.
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Oddly a Classic In My Family
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It somehow became communist propaganda at the end “Just as long as every kid gets a gift” I’d be pissed if I got a baseball bat instead of a PS5
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bruh
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Watched it my whole life unknowing of it being hated, I still enjoy it
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(CASTELLANO) Fred Claus, el hermano gamberro de Santa Claus tiene una idea que, en principio, podía haber dado bastante juego: Santa Claus tiene un hermano resentido, egoísta, bocazas y mucho menos ejemplar que él. Con Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates y Kevin Spacey, lo normal sería esperar una comedia navideña con algo más de mala leche, más ritmo y más gracia. Pero la película se queda muy por debajo de ese reparto. El problema principal es el…
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i hate fred. with a passion. fucking two thousand years old and he is still upset that he is in the shadow of his brother (a litteral saint). the entire plot is his fault. and then he is seen as a hero because he fixed a problem that was 100% his fault? i see fred as he truly is. he has a hot girl and just doesn’t give a shit about her and then breaks into her house at the…
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Paul Giamatti and Vince Vaughn, as the worst he’s probably ever looked in a movie, have to save Christmas from Kevin Spacey. The dynamic between the generous but stuck-up Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti) and the scheming but emotionally wounded Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) realise the family drama as complex in the want to get along barred by personal hang-ups requiring sacrifice and concession from each. The love sub-plot between head elf and ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ is completely unnecessary, along with…
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Uno siempre vuelve donde fue feliz, y yo siempre vuelvo a las películas de navidad en verano. Me encanta Fred, pero también me ha dado mucha pena. Entiendo el resentimiento que siente hacia su hermano (aunque no debía ser hacia su hermano, sino hacia sus padres, pero bueno), y esque es imposible no sentirse así cuando tus padres se pasan el día recordándote lo bueno que es tu hermano, y que ojalá te parecieses a él. Menos mal que se…
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Il fratello stronzo di babbo Natale che si ritroverà a essere lui il successore di santa claus, che destino ingrato.
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que bueno que es Fred que mal me lo han tratado
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الفيلم حلو مش عارفه ليه تقيمه قليل للدرجه يعني هتفرج عليه بدل home alone عشان احلي
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Everytime Kevin spacey is on screen I wanna hid behind a pillow
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GGavin Levesque 6 月 4, 2026
Ain’t no way someone who is related to Santa Clause has such a casual life.
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IDC I love this movie
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Ce qu’il y a de pire dans les film des Noël
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I don’t care about Fred or clause
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Elizabeth Banks
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Soundtrack buenazo
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Vince Vaughn Ranking A solid Christmas comedy that could’ve been great had it been shorter. There is no reason for this to be nearly two hours long, especially since it’s a family film. Vaughn and Paul Giamatti are a lot of fun here, as is Kevin Spacey as the creepy villain. It’s cute and funny, though I have to give it an extra half-star for the “famous brothers” scene, which had me howling with laughter.
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Vince Vaughn is so slick he looks like he’s covered in vaseline
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Vince Vaughn Christmas movie where he plays a reluctant guy who doesn’t wish to spend time with his family. Where have I seen this before?
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free willy
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Not my favorite Christmas movie it was almost not the worst Christmas movie
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Esperaba ver a Rachel y Vince liándose bajo un muérdago, pero al final me he pegado una hostia de expectativas tan grande que hasta una cucharada de mierda habría sabido a menú degustación en comparación.
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Christmas vincevaughnathon 2/2 good movie
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Notas perfectas en otro universo
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“There’s no naughty kids, Nick. They’re all good kids. But some of them are scared. And some of them don’t feel listened to. Some of them had some pretty tough breaks too. But every kid deserves a present on Christmas.” It’s a far from perfect movie, but this line right here has always stuck with me.
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54 Characters Ranked Fred >∞ Clyde >= Nick >> Willie
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Vince Vaughan is an overlooked Christmas icon, between this and Four Christmases we have kids and adults covered. I enjoy this film a lot and wish it got more recognition.
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Oh Vince
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Is it the best Holiday movie ever? No, but it’s got its magical moments.
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It’s dumb but fun. Like Fred Clause himself. I also like Paul Giamatti in pretty much everything he does.
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Le capitalisme frappe même le Père Noël… Scavenger Hunt #94 – January 2023 : 14/31
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MMarkus 3 月 22, 2026
Sporer vasket vekk Stråler av deg, renser meg Koppen fylt av takk LIETUVA!!!!🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹 #TankensÅr
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MMichael Papaeleftheriou 3 月 21, 2026
Brotherly love Poor little spud Void warm hug They made it all up We’re all victims of victims.
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BBay Street Video 3 月 19, 2026
Theme Thursday! Guesses must be accompanied by email address! One guess per person! Be specific!
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Sacowea
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I guess bro…
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i hear your criticisms, however have you considered that vince vaughn and paul giamatti = the funny? (i love this movie idc if its mid)
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I always make fun of my mom cause this is actually her favorite Christmas movie ever for no reason and she always cries in the last scene when they’re watching all the kids open their gifts and this past Christmas, I officially joined her and we both cried as they watched all the kids open their gifts. I’ve been groomed.
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My favourite Xmas movie. Classic for me on Xmas eve
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Best Christmas movie
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Salvó la navidad
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Hey Vince: just riff, baby
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(Going through my pre Letterboxd days. Pre-Dec 18, 2024 Review) The things I watch for Vince Vaughn… Mid ass movie but Vaughn lowkey the goat.
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Hhi everyone 2 月 14, 2026
hi everyone and good afternoon.
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ok so hear me out…
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La escenografía es preciosa, el lugar soñado por todo niño amante de la Navidad, bella moraleja. Película que disfruta un adulto o un niño ambos por igual.
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One of the greatest ironies this movie never addresses is that “Claus” means “Nicholas.” So are they saying Santa’s name is “Nicholas Nicholas?”
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Decent xmas movie. Paul actually is a decent Santa
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Legalzinho só
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Pretty standard Christmas movie, but it hax some very good scenes. The group therapy session cameos are priceless.
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This is one of my favourite Christmas movies. Really fun
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Used to watch this all the time at my nanas
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es larga y se hace larga, se salva por el actor
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puf lo buena que era esta peli y no la recordaba
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Rollazo
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I’m Santa and my cousin is Fred
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realised i only watched half of this at Christmas so had to finish it…. underrated banger film
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Meh.
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This movie is good, screw the haters it’s a Christmas classic. Long live chirp chirp
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I don’t care what anyone says, this movie is hilarious and sweet, while it can be stupidly, the characters, plot, acting, writing, and directing is pretty good, and the story is very sweet and wholesome.
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Classic
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audrey put me on new fav chrimus movie 5 little ludacris’s
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Literally one of the best and most underrated Christmas movies of all time so many belly laughs and just funny bits in general I would say it’s based at a bit of an older age frame maybe like 10+
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The Santa hate was so valid
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Tra i dieci supervisori del suono che ci hanno lavorato uno ha pensato bene “voglio vedere le facce che faranno a tutte le onomatopee Hanna & Barbera che ho infilato senza dir niente a nessuno”.
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Divertidinho
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“é legal né”
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I laughed a good bit
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Call this simplistic, call it dumb, call it mean-spirited for a holiday film, but i take this film as a top guilty pleasure when it comes to Xmas films, and i think that what factors it being different is that both Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti are playing the Claus brothers as how they really act, on paper the idea of Santa having a human brother is a clever idea, it shouldn’t be a somewhat near two hours movie and…
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Stephen baldwinze gaverte
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A christmas classic I see every year and every year I love it.
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Paul Giamatti delivers the best and most realistic portrayal of Santa Claus modern cinema has ever seen but a lot of you aren’t ready to have that conversation yet
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I need a gift too Fredy
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Me encantan los efectos especiales. Suena boing cuando se caen y crash cuando se chokan
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I don’t give a fuck what anyone else says but this is like top 5 Christmas movies in my house, probably top 3 actually! Like Vince Vaughan is so funny, he’s physically funny and his attitude is just mwah. And well yes ofc Kevin Spacey is a villain.
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Fuckin hilarious
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VEO ESTO Y LANZO EL CELULAR POR LA VENTANA Y EXPLOTA Y AHORA ME PERSIGUEN POR TERRORISMO Esta película no me esperaba nada porque no tenía que esperarme, hasta la premisa es bastante rara Para empezar yo creí que se iba a tratar sobre Krampus, ya que en muchas películas el hermano de Santa es Krampus, además es un poco aburrido que simplemente sea un tipo normal y ya Además, ¿Santa con problemas familiares? Lo más raro que vi, lo…
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Está película.la ví hace MUCHO TIEMPO, y volverla a ver me hizo llorar, capaz sea tonto llorar con una peli navideña pero le tengo mucho aprecio
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“but there is something really creepy about you” Fred was damn right
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Fun and lighthearted
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My type of asshole😝
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Anything with vince vaughn is a good movie
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This was fun and all but i feel like it took itself way to seriously. Like c’mon family counseling??
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The Santa we didn’t know we needed.
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My favorite christmas movie Shows a lot about changing as a person
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Why is no one questioning that he’s friends with a random black kid lmao
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Me da ana
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Tiene buenos mensajes y buen CGI. Como buen friki la referencia a Superman me ganó
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Me encantó 🫶🏻
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Es muy mala!! De verdad. Y aún no entiendo por qué ese cast eligió estar ahí… Pero, creo que me gustó más de lo que la odié. P. S. Es imposible que Paul Giamatti actúe mal en cualquier película. Imposible. Es uno de los actores más infravalorados.
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Not many people talk about this film but it’s right up there with ELF for me!
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Was gonna watch the holdovers but i accidentally turned on another christmas movie with Paul Giamatti as one of the leads. No way they just made the vilain take of his glasses and THAT turned him good? Kevin Spacey as the new superman when? That girl’s standards were literally six feet underground , myy godd
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Echo de menos las pelis navideñas así y que no sean tramas de antena 3
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Los hermanos mayores si fuéramos hermanos de santa.
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okay the bit about kevin spacey having a creepy vibe didn’t age well but it’s a really cute movie
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It’s kinda fun
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i feel like such a minority??? this will definitely be going to my holiday season rewatch list
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My rating: Good The overall quality is just a “good” but this is still one of my Christmas go-tos. (And… I simply disagree with the rotten Rotten Tomatoes rating- 20%) Funny, good cast and good morale.
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lol this is lowkey a 4 star movie. Hannah really has me convinced. This does have depth and making up the niche q&a about the movie for her actually got me to appreciate the movie that much more.
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Kevin Spacey in this movie is just so funny. Of course he’d be Clyde Northcut
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one of my fav christmas movies, always fun to rewatch
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It definitely exceeded my expectations, I really liked it. Very festive.
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a Christmas classic
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Have you ever wondered what life was like for Ol’ Saint Nick before he decided to don that iconic red suit of his? Before Mrs. Claus ever came into the picture? Have you considered the possibility that he may have come from a loving family? That he may have even had an older brother? Well, what if that brother was Vince Vaughn? These are the burning questions Fred Claus attempts to answer… In all seriousness, I do enjoy it when…
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Used to love this movie as a kid and I still love it despise how dumb it is. The comentary on the naughty list and children being innately good is too heartwarming for me. I do feel like it gets a lot of shit for having Kevin Spacey, who coincidentially plays a “naughty” villain 👀
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La recordaba más cualquier vaina, pero Gabo me hizo verla de nuevo y es una peli de navidad bastante bonita, tiene sus cosas random pero es una peli de navidad viejisima, that’s expected, la disfruté bastante jsjsjs also Kevin Spacey de villano es muy meme.
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One of the best Christmas movies👏🏼🙌🏼😮💨
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paul giamatti is the ONLY reason i watched this again, he is quite literally the greatest santa clause in the history of film!! (also i guess seeing vince vaughn play the same character in every comedy film ever, doing the depressed, sarcastic and hateful shtick in a childrens movie was surprisingly entertaining)
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Le set design dans les anciens films de Noël est toujours beau à voir Scénario douloureux mais bonne leçon de réconciliation avec sa famille
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Fight scene between Paul Giomatti and Vince Vaughn? Yeah I’ll be seated. They even got nice guy Kevin Spacey to play the bad guy
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I don’t understand the hate for this movie. Fred Claus is a classic Christmas comedy we watch every year.
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it was my first time watching this, very fitting for the day that it is. I enjoyed the movie. I thought it was fun. It really really feels like a movie from its time. I don’t fuck with Kevin Spacey.
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two hands on the milk please
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I couldn’t tell you why I like this movie or why I feel the need to watch it every year, because I think it’s rather mediocre. But it is enjoyable nonetheless!
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My boy Vince carries.
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Jeffrey dean morgan was in this for ONE scene
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My Nanny passed away three weeks to the day of screening this one. Surfin’ Bird by The Trashmen Beast Of Burden by The Rolling Stones is also in THE FAMILY MAN (2000) Cried uncontrollably upon hearing Silent Night sung by Sinead O’connor
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Tweede film die ik met Mark zijn familie heb gekeken. Deze vond ik al een stuk leuker. Het verhaallijn was uitgebreid en de karakters hadden leuke humor
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“Every kid deserves a present on Christmas”
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The shift from hey this child is a mythical being thousands of years ago to hey this guy is a loser and has no income and his girlfriend hates him is fucking sick
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Very beautiful and redemptive and closer to transcendence than any other.
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Absolutely goated movie. Brilliant humor, great storytelling, great plot, I don’t think you could ask more from this movie. Has to be one of my top films to watch in the christmas period, along with a few others
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Esta cotorra pero meeh, tiene la virtud de que no es una cinta obvia, va por un lado y después a otro, es dinámica al menos.
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Me parece genial Paul Giamati comp Papá Noel y la seriedad de Kevin Spacey, no entendí para nada la relación con la novia
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Two hands on the milk.
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favourite christmas movie ever
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If my kid came out saying “ho ho ho” I’d freak the fuck out hello
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silly little watch. needed a break from elf
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i mean the counselling scene for brothers with famous brothers earned this film its stars
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FINALLY – the first Santa film I’ve seen that says that bad behaviour happens for a REASON and it’s not that the kids are inherently naughty. Thank heavens for that. I’ve never seen that before, just children terrified that they’re not good enough for a gift. A lot of the rest of the stuff going on is absolutely terrible, but it gets serious points for making that argument in a genuine heartfelt way, and for having Santa acknowledge he had…
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you are the best big brother anybody could ever ask for. this is genuinely one of the best christmas films ever theres so much heart and its so silly and so fun
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When Vince was cool
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One of my favorites for the holidays. I’ve mulled over the motivations of these people and the themes of Fred Claus more times than I’ve thought about my future; just at random moments throughout the year I’ll think “damn, Fred’s a good character huh?” Fred’s mother edges close to Umbridge tier of dislike, for me, mainly because she said all that to her son. And idc, she was NOT redeemed by the end. Implying the “naughty kids don’t get presents”…
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esta bien linda, ya la había visto antes y fred obvio mis hermanos te entienden que te puedo decir, me hiciste entender su perspectiva 🤚🏻😀
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How many movies exist with this premise?
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I wish it was good
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I dont remember watching this but lucas forced me to review it 2 months late. mid.
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Unfunny and corny
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Puts life into perspective, it all makes since after watching this movie. They try to silence me for my praise but I can’t be held back anymore. My life is dedicated to spreading the good word. Fred Clause. The plot? doesn’t really work but spiritually it will change you. subconscious metamorphosis. Fred Clause is like living, it doesn’t really make sense so you’re really confused for most of it and it really only works with friends to find the whole concept of it all sort of funny just enough to enjoy it everyday.
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and what if i said this is the best christmas movie? what then?
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A long overdue watch of this movie whose trailer I always found fascinating. It doesn’t give you a lot besides what’s in that trailer unfortunately. Amazing cameo by Bill Clinton’s brother though.
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Vvioℓet ☥ 12 月 4, 2023
provavelmente assisti na sessão da tarde pq tava passando
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Rating: 6.5 Fred is extremely annoying (reminds me of my hilarious uncle Mike), but it makes his gaining of responsibility more satisfying. Paul Giamatti is a treasure as Santa, the best part (funny and kind). Kevin Spacy’s villain was very needlessly evil at first but his scene with Santa where he turns around is very moving. The visuals are alright for the time and the music was pretty good. It’s a cute little holiday movie with a good message about all kids deserving love, but it’s nothing to write home about.
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7.1/10
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I rewatch this every christmas and its just so funny i never get over mr. northcut and his weird story about the little tree and big tree like wth???
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probably my favourite christmas movie, its actually funny
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Two words: Two hands
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a bitter Repo Man with a severe case of “younger sibling syndrome” gets bailed out of jail by his magical, obesity-enabling brother. To pay off the debt, he travels to a frozen sweatshop where he is forced to work alongside elves in a high-stress logistics facility. And I say it’s an amazing Christmas movie
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The CGI stinks. Overall I really like it.
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Fuck this movie. I don’t know why, but I just hate it and always have.
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Fred Claus ** (I feel like giving this sappy syrupy forcing tears “family” movie a 1 star but Vince Vaugne keeps it from becoming a total disaster. This is by no means a good movie though)
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Fred Claus is a typical, highly predictable American holiday film that recycles the same tired tropes found in countless other Christmas comedies. While the production design and sets are visually impressive, the film relies too heavily on a commercialized North Pole aesthetic and overly exaggerated elf antics that prevent it from establishing a genuine festive atmosphere. The humor is consistently weak and clearly aimed at a younger audience, made worse by a heavy-handed moralizing tone that feels both forced and…
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What is the hate on this movie, top tier Christmas flick.
- Synopsis
- Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
- Director
- David Dobkin
- Writer
- Dan Fogelman
- Studio
- Jessie Nelson Productions, Silver Pictures, David Dobkin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Country
- USA
- Language
- English
- Year
- 2007
- Runtime
- 115 mins
- USA03 Nov 2007
- USA09 Nov 2007
- Australia15 Nov 2007
- Germany29 Nov 2007
- Italy30 Nov 2007
- Sweden15 Dec 2007
- France26 Dec 2007
- Denmark12 Nov 2008
- Japan27 Nov 2007
- Ireland30 Nov 2007
- Poland14 Dec 2007
- Czechia20 Dec 2007
- Hungary24 Dec 2009
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