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Fred Claus
a.k.a. Joe Claus Director: David Dobkin Cast: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson

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  • DVD Release Date: 11/25/2008
  • Original Release: 2007
  • Rating: Rated PG
  • Sales Rank: 1,225
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Commentary by Director David Dobkin; Over 25 Minutes of Merry Additional Scenes

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Disc #1, Side A -- Fred Claus
1. Sibling Saga [:00]
2. Your Pal Fred [:00]
3. Birthday Surprise [:01]
4. Deal Deadline [:00]
5. Rampaging Santas [:00]
6. Brotherly Tough Love [:00]
7. Leaving Time [6:50]
8. Sleigh Ride [1:50]
9. Secret Service Elves [3:31]
10. Naughty Or Nice [3:02]
11. Not-So-Good News [3:09]
12. Change The Song [4:25]
13. Family Feed Feud [2:19]
14. Willie Can Dance [3:01]
15. Into The Shredder [3:11]
16. Family Intervention [4:22]
17. Little Tree's Stamp [3:25]
18. Snow Brawl [6:12]
19. Strike Three [3:49]
20. Siblings Anonymous [4:40]
21. Only A Claus [4:28]
22. Delivery Ups and Downs [4:30]
23. Gift Exchange [4:12]
24. Clyde's Secret [4:01]
25. Best Big Brother [2:12]
26. Company Car [5:10]
27. The Family Way [5:54]
28. End Credits [5:35]
Disc #1, Side B -- Fred Claus
1. Sibling Saga [:00]
2. Your Pal Fred [:00]
3. Birthday Surprise [:01]
4. Deal Deadline [:00]
5. Rampaging Santas [:00]
6. Brotherly Tough Love [:00]
7. Leaving Time [6:50]
8. Sleigh Ride [1:50]
9. Secret Service Elves [3:31]
10. Naughty Or Nice [3:02]
11. Not-So-Good News [3:09]
12. Change The Song [4:25]
13. Family Feed Feud [2:19]
14. Willie Can Dance [3:01]
15. Into The Shredder [3:11]
16. Family Intervention [4:22]
17. Little Tree's Stamp [3:25]
18. Snow Brawl [6:12]
19. Strike Three [3:49]
20. Siblings Anonymous [4:40]
21. Only A Claus [4:28]
22. Delivery Ups and Downs [4:30]
23. Gift Exchange [4:12]
24. Clyde's Secret [4:01]
25. Best Big Brother [2:12]
26. Company Car [5:10]
27. The Family Way [5:54]
28. End Credits [5:35]

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Editorial Reviews

Santa's black-sheep brother gets a much-needed shot at redemption in this holiday comedy reuniting actor Vince Vaughn and director David Dobkin (Clay Pigeons, Wedding Crashers). It's not easy being the brother of a benevolent and beloved saint, and no one knows that better than Fred Claus (Vaughn). After struggling for years to live up to the example set by his younger sibling Nicholas (Paul Giamatti), Fred has finally given up. These days Fred is working as a repo man taken to stealing the items he repossesses, and his shady tactics have just landed him in jail. While Mrs. Claus vehemently insists that Fred fend for himself, Nicholas refuses to sit idly by as his brother rots in jail and agrees to set bail if Fred will repay the debt by coming to the North Pole and help make toys for the upcoming Christmas season. But Fred isn't nearly as productive as your average elf, and he's got quite an attitude to boot. With Christmas fast approaching and Fred threatening to sideline Nicholas' entire finely tuned operation, the brother that always struggled to get out from under his sibling's substantial shadow finds out just how far the patience of a saint can be pushed before jolly old Santa reaches his breaking point. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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December 01, 2008: The story is a little choppy in the first half, but that's more than compensated for once the plot gets off the ground. The scene at the end around the giant snow globe is among the most touching I've ever seen (especially if you're a parent; there is a beautiful metaphor there that all parents will recognize). I have purchased the soundtrack mostly for the Sinead O'Connor version of Silent Night in that stunning scene, but the rest of the music is right on as well. And best of all, there is very little for a parent to be embarrassed about while watching with the kids.

Paul Giamatti is superb in this movie - once again showing his amazing versatility - and Vince Vaughn is hilarious.

Fred Clausby Anonymous

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November 29, 2008: I saw it the theaters and I had a blast with it. I was laughing the entire time though out the movie. I saw it with some friends of my for high school.

I Also Recommend: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Elf.