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Fred Claus

Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.

2007 · 1h 55m · PG Action, Comedy, Drama
Directed by David Dobkin

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Overview

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.

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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

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All reviews
21%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Dobkin's film is lit up by a couple of genius scenes: first, a siblings support-group attended by Frank Stallone, Stephen Baldwin and Roger Clinton; second, a superb in-joke triggering Spacey's redemptive thaw-out, stoking a festive glow against the odds.

Jonathan Crocker, Time Out
Rotten

The movie is less ho-ho-ho than uh-oh, or oh-no.

Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
Fresh

There are some scattered big laughs and a sweet message here, so I'm giving it a mild recommendation.

Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Rotten

As derivative and predictable as any of the holiday comedies of the past few years, providing audiences with at best a handful of laughs. Most of it is uninspired.

Claudia Puig, USA Today
Rotten

It senselessly dims an idea that should shine as brightly as Rudolph's nose.

Peter Howell, Toronto Star

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