Red One

2024

PG-13

2h 4m

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7.0/10

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After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Directors

Jake Kasdan

Writers

Hiram Garcia(story by)

Chris Morgan(screenplay by)

Stars

Dwayne Johnson

Chris Evans

Kiernan Shipka

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Top cast

Callum Drift

Jack O'Malley

Gryla

Nick

Zoe

Mrs. Claus

Krampus

Olivia

Dylan

Ted

Young Jack O'Malley

Young Jack's Cousin

Gene

Uncle Rick

Barista

Christine

Jamie Hummiston

HIT Instructor

Directors

Jake Kasdan

Writers

Hiram Garcia(story by)

Chris Morgan(screenplay by)

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Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, had all the ingredients for a holiday blockbuster but missed the mark on nearly every level. Despite its star-studded cast and massive $250 million budget, the movie fails to live up to expectations, leaving both critics and audiences disappointed. The first act feels rushed, skipping meaningful character introductions, and the story quickly falls into a predictable and uninspired plot. Dialogue lacks wit or charm, with most performances coming across as forced, almost like actors reciting homework. While Chris Evans and Lucy Liu offer the best performances of the bunch, they still don't elevate the movie much. The cinematography, sadly, doesn't help either, with over-reliance on weak CGI and clumsy action sequences that fail to impress. Ultimately, "Red One" lacks the holiday magic or the action-packed excitement it promised. While it might work as a background movie for casual laughs at its script or acting, it’s hard to recommend for any other purpose. A major missed opportunity for a festive crowd-pleaser.

RalphRahal21 Dec, 2024