On Nov. 19, MGM released the highly anticipated Christmas movie, Red One. As an early release before the holidays, Red One is a Christmas movie filled with comedy and action, starring actors Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.
Movie critics were highly critical of the film, averaging a rotten tomatoes score of 33 percent. However, the general audience felt the film was a cheery and entertaining addition to the holiday movie lineup.
About the Movie
Working a job for an anonymous buyer, hacker Jack O’Malley leaks the confidential location of the North Pole, unknowingly aiding in the kidnapping of Santa Claus. O’Malley is taken in for questioning in the North Pole and tasked to help find Santa.
Gryla, a winter witch and creator of the Naughty List, quickly becomes a suspect in the kidnapping. Her ultimate intention is to get rid of all the naughty kids by imprisoning them in snow globes forever. Gryla keeps Santa hostage in order to fuel her plan.
Saving Santa from the winter witch, the team quickly prepares for Christmas Eve. A sudden rekindling of a father-son relationship between Jack and his son Dylan sparks a realization in Callum that keeps him from retiring.
Why Watch?
Fans of Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are excited to find these two actors starring together in a classic, comedic Christmas movie. The audience highlighted the inspirational messages, dialogue, and witty jokes in the scriptwriting.
On the other hand, critics emphasize how the film was too complex in the sense that it is trying to be multiple Christmas movies in one. However, some critics applaud the imaginative aspects of the film, as well.
Red One is an entertaining film to watch for those who enjoy the Marvel franchise and Christmas movies. As of now, it is streaming today on MGM+ and in theaters.
