Fred Flaws

Advantages: Some funny moments.
Disadvantages: Not enough funny moments because of the sloppy writing.

...Did you know Santa Claus had a brother? A big brother named Fred to be precise. But Fred has always lived in the shadow of his younger sibling who would grow up to be the very model of giving. Fred has gone the other way and makes his living as a repo man. But when he finds himself in jail, the only one that can bail him out is Nick. And he does so on the understanding that his big brother will work at the North Pole in the run-up to Christmas. So Fred heads north where his rabble-rousing ways jeopardise Santa's workshop as a nasty bureaucrat is looking for a reason to shut it down. As director David Dobkin previously helmed "Wedding Crashers" I was expecting something sharper than your usual family Christmas movie. But this film wasn't all I hoped. It's fine when Vince Vaughn is being allowed to run off at the mouth, but the rest...

afy9mab 29.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Fred Claus

Fred Claus Film only

Advantages: Great funny film.
Disadvantages: Not suitable for under 10's

... FRED CLAUS (2007) Film Only Review It?s nearly Christmas!!! So it has to be done, watching Christmas films, that is!! This film ? ?Fred Claus? - was one that seemed to have passed me by last year and one that I watched on Sky this week. The film is slightly different to the majority of Christmas films as it features Santa?s brother Fred, more than the big man himself. THE STORY The story starts with the birth of Nick Claus; God help his mother, this child looked about ten months old and said ?Ho Ho?, a clue to who he was going to be!! Fred Claus, the older brother of Nicholas loved him and promised to be the best big brother ever, but there were issues between them. Nick was the family favourite, and Fred came to resent him, everything he did seemed wrong while everything...

seanbond87 11.12.2009 · Read review
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Review of Fred Claus

Festive Fred Claus!

Advantages: great talent, amazing and unique plot, nice length
Disadvantages: not too humerous

...I am a massive film fan, and I absolutely adore going into one of the local cinemas to catch up on the latest films! Last year, my friend and I went in to see the Christmas film of 2006 (Santa Clause 3) on the 1st of December, to get us into the festive spirit. This year, we decided to carry on this new tradition, so we checked up on the latest films, and one in particular caught our attention; Fred Claus! It seemed like the perfect Christmas film for us to see, and the trailer we watched for it made it out to be very comic and amusing. So it was decided; at eight o clock' on that Saturday, we ventured to the local Vue cinema to watch the new and exciting festive film, Fred Claus! FRED CLAUS - PLOT We've all heard of good old Saint Nick, but this Christmas story shines the spotlight onto his older brother, Fred. The story begins...

Amy69 05.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Fred Claus

Drop dead Fred

Advantages: Hilarious entertainment
Disadvantages: none

...childhood 'Drop dead Fred', (played by Rik Mayall), who only Lizzie can hear or see. With many flashback later, the story unfolds as to how Lizzie happened upon Fred and how Fred would always get Lizzie into trouble. But as Lizzie was now in the same state of mind as when she was younger, being depressed and alone, she unleashes the power of the very naughty Fred. As Lizzie tries to get her life back on track, attempting to patch up her marriage, Fred is at her side, trying to help in his own haphazard way? **IN CONCLUSION** Well what can I say about this movie..??? Hilarious?, comical?, side-splittingly funny? Well all three spring to mind. As most people had/have imaginary friends when they are kids this movie opens your mind to just how difficult a friend like that can be. The story is well written and the all round...

blissman70 23.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Drop Dead Fred (DVD)

Drop Dead, Fred!

Advantages: based on a good idea, humorous at times
Disadvantages: not-so-humorous at times

...Elizabeth (Phoebe Cates) has just realised that her marriage is well and truly over. In the same day, she manages to get fired from her job. At this point, she decides to cut her losses and give into her mother's demands that she come and stay with her. As a result, she is in a bit of an odd place, both emotionally and physically - her marriage over, no job, at her family's home. Basically, she has come full circle and has in a way reverted back to her childhood. And it is at this point that she comes across the box her childhood friend Drop Dead Fred (Rik Mayall) was trapped in by her mother many years previously, and sets him free. Drop Dead Fred isn't a real friend, but an imaginary one. However, Elizabeth can see the physical manifestation of him, as can we. But no one else on screen can. Fred is delighted to be reunited...

Pmshack99 31.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Drop Dead Fred (DVD)

FRED CLAUS DVD

Advantages: CHRISTMAS FILM
Disadvantages: NONE

...This film was very enjoyable. It is about Santa Claus's brother, the only thing I can say is that I think it focused on his brother too much through out the film. Fred Claus didn't believe in the life style of Santa Claus. They have a family meal together and Fred is lent some money on the promise that Fred goes to work for Santa over Christmas to pay him back. First he disagrees, but them he eventually agrees to go. On the day they have agreed an elf comes to collect Fred in a sleigh to take him to lap land so he can help Santa. The two brother do not get on well at all, and they fight a lot. Fred has also in the past fallen out with his parents, because his parents think Santa is great and Fred is a looser. He helps Santa by going through the naughty and nice list. Fred in temper stamps all the children with nice...

KIWIMULLAN03 09.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Fred Claus

Fred's verse for a charity nurse.

Advantages: Funny and all for a worthwhile cause.
Disadvantages: Too short !!!!

...I have pondered long and hard about this review and found it quite taxing and emotional, as will be seen in my final paragraph of this review, however, I have decided to take the plunge and my choice of title is to cover all aspects of the content of the review. For those who are aware of this author, I ask for your indulgence in order that those who do not may be enlightened. Thank you. THE AUTHOR. The late Fred Pass was an ordinary working man, a man with a talent for writing that was kept hidden for what, in my opinion, was far too many years. Born in the 1940's, he left school at 15 and spent the 40 years as a scrap yard worker. He would often compose poems which he would relate to people and somehow approached and persuaded to publish them in aid of St. Luke's Hospice charity in his home city of Sheffield. Thus began his...

plod591 16.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Tell It Ageern Fred - Fred Pass

Even for non-Bennett fans

Advantages: Will last you a long time! Entertaining, humourous, and poignant.
Disadvantages: Not a quick read.

...Alan Bennett was unknown to me before I picked up this book. All I knew was that he was a playwright. I acquired the novel from Asda at a very good price of £3.99. I was looking for an intellectual, stimulating and humourous read. I definitely got what I asked for. The book is long and the print is small so it takes a while to read. It is what it says it is though - it is a mix of journal entries and musings. Naturally, it is very well written, and is easy to follow - but it is clear that this something written for adults as the language can be quite complex. Bennett does not leave much to the imagination, it has to be said, and he reveals a lot of personal insight on his family life, and can be at times very critical of family members. So much so that as a reader I felt quite invasive, almost like an intruder, knowing so much...

jazzzza 06.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Untold Stories - Alan Bennett

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain

Advantages: Fantastic programming
Disadvantages: only 177 minutes long!

...Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain should be made required viewing for all students of history, archaeology, building conservation and architecture. Fred is able to make everything come to life. The late Fred Dibnah was a modern renaissance man. For not only did Fred say how something was built in times gone by, he would show the viewer, using exquisite drawings that he had executed himself, models or full-scale replicas, how the techniques had actually been employed by master craftsmen of times gone by. The three DVD boxed set of Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain is a fantastic introduction to Fred Dibnah's world. He is able to explain and to really demonstrate how things were done in what some people describe as "the olden days." DVD 1 shows The Art of Castle Building and Might Cathedrals. He explains how the castles were...

Martinscholes 02.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Fred Dinbah's Building Of Britain (Box Set) (DVD)

DROP DEAD FRED! GENIUS!

Advantages: Its sooooooo funny!
Disadvantages: Its kinda sad

...Drop Dead Fred! WHAT A QUALITY FILM! its all about a girl who grew up with an imaginary friend (Fred) Fred used to cause all sorts or trouble. Things like shaving the cat and other humerous things. Only problem is, the little girl (Elizabeth)got blamed for everything! (How horrible) So anyway, one day Elizabeths evil mother decides to lock Fred up in a jack in a box and seal it so he could never get out. Elizabeth grew older and like any other women, got married etc. One day Elizabeth caught her husband in the act and left him. She went back home to live with her annoyingly evil mother, when she came across a little box (a little sealed box) As you can probably imagine, she opened up the box and guess what..............out popped Fred! Genius! Never guess what happens next?! The past starts to repeat itself...

damob123 12.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Drop Dead Fred (DVD)