Vince Vaughn May Not Be Family Film Star Material
How does Vince Vaughn rank as a family film star? Not so hot.
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Okay, so Fred Claus made a decent chunk of change this past weekend but it wasn't anything overwhelming. In fact, all things considered, I thought it was pretty underwhelming. Based on the film's premise and the stars involved, Fred Claus looked like a definite box office juggernaut, am I right? Now, its $19 million dollar opening isn't exactly small potatoes. I just expected a little more I guess. One of the reasons I think the movie underperformed is people have a hard time seeing Vaughn as a family film star. Below are a few characteristics necessary to succeed in the kid-friendly environment.
1.) Be clean and PC
2.) Be completely shameless In a way, Vaughn is kind of like the uncle that will treat your kids like they're 37 from the day they're born. The kind of guy that looks at you funny when you reprimand him for offering your ten-year-old a shot of whiskey. Sure, he parties hardy with a couple of drunken elves in Fred Claus but really... who wouldn't?
3.) Lower your standards The truth is Fred Claus will pick up major bank after Thanksgiving weekend and the studios shouldn't be panicking any time soon. The Christmas movies always work out this way. Fred Clause 2 is not far away.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dre writes three times a week for Film.com. He's every kid's favorite uncle. Email him! Most Popular Stories
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