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D+ |
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| Story: |
F |
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| Acting: |
C |
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| Direction: |
B |
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| Visuals: |
D |
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Bleh
by Jennifer (movies profile)
Dec 31, 2007
49
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84 people found this review helpful
I saw a preview screening of Fred Clause the week it released. Honestly, for something that is sort of intended as a kids movie, if the kids aren't laughing, there is something wrong. It was a pretty quiet theatre for a comedy. Nearly every gag revolves around, "Little people are funny." All the others were a reprise of Vince Vaughn's character in Swingers. The CGI'd little people looked awkward. Even though it has a terrific cast, this was completely a paycheck movie for all of them. The story didn't make a whole lots of sense, either -- Tim Allen did a much funnier verion of "I can't believe I have to be Santa" in The Santa Clause. Bottom line? Skip this stinker and rent The Santa Clause or Scrooged instead if you want a holiday family comedy. |
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