- jackmeat23 december 2024My quick rating - 6.8/10. I am a bit surprised to say this flick delivers a high-octane holiday adventure that’s equal parts action and yuletide cheer. Combining an imaginative North Pole setting with globe-trotting thrills, this movie offers a fun, festive ride that’s perfect for the holiday season. The film’s world-building shines, presenting the North Pole as a sprawling Christmas complex brimming with advanced technology, magical elements, and festive charm. The special effects are top-notch, bringing the Christmas lore to life with a mix of dazzling visuals and creative storytelling. Dwayne Johnson is in his element as the tough-as-nails Head of Security, embracing his action-hero persona with charisma and the right amount of humor. J.K. Simmons delivers a standout performance as a stacked, battle-ready Santa Claus, proving that even Saint Nick can pack a punch. Kiernan Shipka’s Gryla is a compelling villain, balancing menace with a touch of dark holiday magic. Chris Evans drops the shield for this flick and convincingly plays a reluctant tracker who has to get off the naughty list to help save Christmas. Meanwhile, the Krampus character (Kristofer Hivju) is surprisingly well-developed, with a memorable introduction that adds depth to the film’s lore. The humor lands well, keeping the tone light-hearted even amidst the high-stakes action sequences. The movie doesn’t take itself too seriously, leaning into its popcorn-flick nature with playful energy. The action is well-choreographed, offering plenty of thrills to keep us engaged. While The Red One may not reach the status of a timeless Christmas classic, it’s undeniably entertaining and full of heart. It’s a holiday treat that’s perfect for a family movie night or a December escape. With its solid cast, clever take on Christmas mythology, and action-packed story, this is one gift worth unwrapping this holiday season.
- Carl23 december 2025This movie is very well-made. The technical effects were great, the acting and humor were awesome, the story was good. I can’t complain about much. When I rewatch a lot of the 1990s and 2000s movies (Jingle all the Way, Christmas with the Kranks, etc) I find them more annoying and full of cliches and a little more hokey than I used to. It’s more common to find the Hallmark-style cutsie flicks out there in recent years. I haven’t found that many newer-age Christmas movies worth watching, but this one fits the bill for one that will become a Christmas regular for me. In summary, this movie is very entertaining, funny and visually appealing. Well done!
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Red One was released on 6 november 2024.
Red One was directed by Jake Kasdan.
Red One has a runtime of 2 u, 3 m.
Red One was produced by Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, Jake Kasdan, Chris Morgan, Melvin Mar.
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The key characters in Red One are Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), Jack O'Malley (Chris Evans), Zoe (Lucy Liu).
Red One is rated 12.
Red One is an Action, Adventure, Komedie film.
Red One has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Red One had a budget of US$ 250 mln..
Red One has made US$ 185,7 mln. at the box office.