Fred Claus

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). ...more

David Dobkin's Fred Claus is basically the opposite movie from Jon Favreau's Elf. And since Elf is one of only a few modern holiday classics, that's not a good sign. In Favreau's movie, an over-sized elf (Will Ferrell) leaves the North Pole and spreads joy in the city. In Fred Claus, an over-sized city dweller (Vince Vaughn) visits the North Pole and pollutes it with negativity. Which would you rather watch for some holiday cheer? Vaughn can of course be very funny, and has his moments here. But ...more