Fred Claus
Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.
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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Overall Score: 40%
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A tiresome deconstruction of the Santa Claus idea
You will find it hard to empathize with the characters in the film, especially the titular character who is the estranged brother of Santa Claus. It is apparent that it doesn’t have the complete feel of a Christmas movie despite the theme being about what is defined as Naughty or Nice and how it affects people.
While there are no woke elements, I do have some criticisms about the messaging in the movie. The story centers around how people should not be labeled “Naughty” based on their actions and rather by why they act that way. A big flaw in this philosophy however is that everyone falls short of the good standard, even Santa Claus in this movie. Because, if even Santa Claus is a bad judge, who are we judge ourselves?
Another critique is the usage of the word “Saint” and the explanation of how the Claus managed to live long. It is a misuse of the word and is simply an artistic license.
Created: 12-25-2025
