Adam Kuhn & The Movies: Fred Clause
Synopsis: Fred Claus has lived his entire life in his brother’s very large shadow. Fred tried, but could hardly live up to the example set by the younger Nicholas, who was just a perfect, well, saint. True to form, Nicholas (a.k.a Santa Claus) grew up to be the model of giving, while Fred became the polar opposite: a fast-talking repo man who’s run out of luck and money. Eventually Fred’s bad behavior catches up with him and he is sent to jail. His only recourse is to turn to his brother. Over Mrs. Claus’ objections, Nicholas agrees to help his brother on one condition: that he come to the North Pole and earn the money he needs by working in Santa’s Toy Shop. The trouble is that Fred isn’t exactly elf material and cut out for creating toys and spreading good cheer. With Christmas fast approaching, Fred could jeopardize the jolliest holiday of the year and ruin Christmas.
My Take: The last thing I want to see right now is another sappy Christmas movie. This isn’t one of ‘em. Normally, I wouldn’t post a movie like this, but it is Christmas time and I found this one enjoyable. Think Tim Allen in the Santa Clause, but give it some Vince Vaughn flair and wittiness, and you’ll wind up with Fred Clause. The cast is perfect for the story line, and you’ll see some familiar faces.
Like I said, this movie certainly isn’t sappy. Vaughn’s fast talking wit drives the movie through it’s 116 minute course quite well. It’s full of comedy and some decent elf-human action scenes. Other than that, there’s not much else to say – it’s a Christmas movie, it’s just what you’ll expect.
My Beefs: As with any Christmas movie, it’s a bit predictable. I found the ending leaves a few unanswered questions as well.
Kuhnometer:
7.5 / 11
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