Dove Review

“Fred Claus” is coming your way in time for the holidays! The movie incorporates some positive themes including believing in one’s self, the idea of forgiveness, and one character points out that the word “man” is part of the word “manners,” and he makes a point about how real gentlemen should act.

There are some chuckle-inducing moments in the movie, including a great scene in which the brothers of famous people meet at “Siblings Anonymous” in order to discuss the difficulties of living in their famous brothers’ shadows. Included in the group are Frank Stallone, Stephen Baldwin and Roger Clinton. It is one of the highlights of the film. There is a lot of slapstick in the physical scuffles and the viewer should keep this in mind when consulting the content description for violence below. In a neat scene the film supplies a nice version of the song “Silent Night.” We are glad that we are able to award our Dove Seal to this holiday film. You should go see Fred…just be-claus!

Dove Rating Details

0

Faith

None

0

Integrity

A boy chops down a tree with a bird in it; boy hits other boy with apple; a girl kicks man; a fight between several Santas; a stuffed Santa's head is knocked off; some slapstick humor including a snowmobile fight and Santa being hit in the head with a snowball; Santa is hit with a shovel; a man is almost run over by a sleigh; a man is almost hit by car; a sleigh lifting off damages a few cars; wrestling in a restaurant; a naughty boy uses a toy bat to break things and he swings it at his sister; boys fight in orphanage; an elf goes through window in a scuffle.

1

Sex

A character speaks about moving in with a woman and says he already has his stuff at her house but nothing is seen on screen; an innuendo or two.

2

Language

H-3; G-2; D-1; Cr*p-2

1

Violence

A boy chops down a tree with a bird in it; boy hits other boy with apple; a girl kicks man; a fight between several Santas; a stuffed Santa's head is knocked off; some slapstick humor including a snowmobile fight and Santa being hit in the head with a snowball; Santa is hit with a shovel; a man is almost run over by a sleigh; a man is almost hit by car; a sleigh lifting off damages a few cars; wrestling in a restaurant; a naughty boy uses a toy bat to break things and he swings it at his sister; boys fight in orphanage; an elf goes through window in a scuffle.

0

Drugs

You see Frosty's Tavern but a sign says eggnog is served.

1

Nudity

Cleavage; some sumo wrestlers are briefly seen.

2

Other

A lady gives birth but it is not graphic; a man accepts donations under false pretenses; a character lies to his girlfriend; the shredding of a Christmas wish list; elves abandon their posts for a time.