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Amazon MGM Studios
Seven Bucks Productions
The Detective Agency
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The mission to save Christmas is on.
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.
rafalodev
Dec 23, 2024 · via TMDB
Fantastic movie, recommended 100%
RalphRahal
Dec 21, 2024 · via TMDB
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.
Wuchak
Dec 16, 2024 · via TMDB
**_Best Christmas Movie Ever!_** After a key figure is kidnapped from the North Pole city of Myra, the commander of security (Dwayne Johnson) teams-up with a mercenary black-hat hacker (Chris Evans) to locate the victim (JK Simmons). They go to sunny Aruba for answers before entering the creepy lair of Krampus, Santa’s estranged adopted brother. Could the one behind the nefarious plot be the Christmas Witch, Grýla (Kiernan Shipka)? “Red One” (2024) mixes the Santa Claus mythos with Marvel’s Thor movies for a totally kick-axx Christmas flick. For verification, there’s something similar to the Bifröst Bridge in Myra; Grýla is akin to Hela; there’s the similar technologically advanced flying crafts; trolls, ogres; and so on. The creativity scores out of the ballpark with one amusing bit after another, such as the Mythological Creatures Protection Agency (or whatever it’s called), the portals in the backs of toy stores, E.L.F., how Santa is able to make it down small chimneys, etc. Then there’s how the movie effectively appeals to both kids and adults, as well as the kids IN adults. Kiernan Shipka as the antagonist turned 23 during shooting. I knew when I saw her in “Totally Killer” that she was something special. Lucy Liu is also on hand in a fairly beefy role as the security director of Myra. It runs 2 hours, 3 minutes, and was shot in Georgia (Atlanta, Savannah and Jekyll Island) and Hawaii (Honolulu and Oahu). GRADE: A
r96sk
Nov 22, 2024 · via TMDB
Pretty solid festive fare, this. <em>'Red One'</em> is perhaps slightly overlong and I didn't sense much chemistry between the cast, though those onscreen still give enjoyable performances and the plot is suitably entertaining whilst giving the necessary Xmas vibes. I was quite impressed with the special effects, I personally thought that side of this flick looked pretty neat. Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are fun enough in this. Johnson is a bit more serious than usual and I liked that, while Evans' character ends up being the heart of the movie. J. K. Simmons, more than Johnson, plays against type, it's actually unnerving seeing him portray a true good guy - was almost waiting for him to shout down someone's neck, as per. Kiernan Shipka is decent, as is Kristofer Hivju - I rate their characters. Lucy Liu is underused, mind. Bonnie Hunt too, I guess. I can't really fault anyone from the cast though, they all do solid work. If I'm honest, I don't see this film having much of a lifespan in the old memory bank but, nevertheless, I'd still classify it as something worth viewing.
Manuel São Bento
Nov 14, 2024 · via TMDB
The star-studded cast, featuring J.K. Simmons, Kiernan Shipka, Chris Evans, and Dwayne Johnson, brings a decent level of chemistry to the screen, which is one of the movie's few strengths. While the actors clearly enjoy playing off each other, the story itself is expectedly generic, relying heavily on predictable holiday tropes. The script fails to inject enough fun to offset its cliché formulas, and despite its festive intentions, the film feels stuck in cruise control, never quite capturing the magic or excitement one might hope for from a Christmas blockbuster. Technically, RED ONE falters with its visuals. Almost every scene feels confined to a studio setting, and inconsistent VFX work makes it difficult to stay immersed in the story. The action sequences, though admittedly frequent, are mostly dimly lit, which diminishes any potential impact they might have had. None of these set pieces stand out, leaving viewers with little to savor beyond the familiar faces on screen. While it's not as terrible as some have claimed, Jake Kasdan ultimately delivers just another forgettable holiday flick, weighed down by formulaic storytelling and overshadowed - quite literally - by its murky, dark aesthetic. Rating: C-
CinemaSerf
Nov 10, 2024 · via TMDB
I thought this came to the cinemas about a month early, but it's still an amiable adventure showcase for Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. It all starts on Christmas Eve when Santa Clause (J.K. Simmons) is kidnapped from his North Pole home. It's retirement time for his head of security "Cal" (Johnson) so he's not best pleased after hundreds of years - and working with "Zoe" (Lucy Lui) he has to find out just how his boss's security was compromised in the first place - and then get to the rescuing bit. That search leads them to tech whizz "Jack" (Chris Evans) but he hadn't any idea whom his client actually was. After a rocky start, the two men must pull their resources and save Santa before Christmas really does start to deal with all of us on the naughty list. It's got bits of "Elf" in it, mingled with some "Harry Potter" elements and to be fair to all concerned, they all look like they are having some fun amidst a surfeit of CGI and very tightly choreographed action scenes that mix the modern and the mythological entertainingly enough. Simmons and Liu don't really feature so much and the moral of good vs evil isn't lost in the delivery but it isn't laboured either. Perhaps it's not a movie you will ever remember seeing, but as far as it goes it's a fun vehicle for it's stars to cheer us up as the festivities approach without too much sentiment or cheese.
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Dwayne Johnson
Callum Drift
Chris Evans
Jack O'Malley
Lucy Liu
Zoe
J.K. Simmons
Nick
Bonnie Hunt
Mrs. Claus
Kristofer Hivju
Krampus
Kiernan Shipka
Gryla
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
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Wesley Kimmel
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Eric Jermaine Lavette Jr.
Kid with Santa
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Candy Cane Thief
Juan Alexander
Suspicious Man
Megan Hayes
Snickerdoodle Mother
Jon Rudnitsky
Beef Stew
Greg Clarkson
Hot Dog Vendor
Hannah Aslesen
Essential Oils Woman
Regina Ting Chen
ELF Agent Ginerva
Reinaldo Faberlle
ELF Agent Garcia
Philip Fornah
ELF Agent Fred
Kenny Waymack Jr.
ELF Agent Kenny
Gissette Valentin
ELF Agent Barskova
C.J. Padera
Monitor ELF Agent
Darryl W. Handy
Air Force General
Martinez
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Drew Ater
F22 Raptor Pilot
Adam Boyer
Yule Lad
Derek Russo
Yule Lad
Michael Tourek
Yule Lad
Kia Shine
Yule Lad
Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez
Mrs. Claus Yule Lad
Jay Peterson
Troll
Shane Costa
Churro Vendor
Cynthia Barrett
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J.R. Adduci
MORA Mobile Technician
Nelson Bonilla
MORA Agent
Brandon M. Shaw
MORA Agent
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Death Merc
Amber Abara
Beach Woman
Maria Palomino
Meter Maid
Matthew Cornwell
Aaron Able / Troll
Jeff Chase
Cyclops
Gary Peebles
Guard
Marti Matulis
Slap Fight Judge
Rod Maxwell
Krampus Guest
Jenna Kanell
Krampus Guest
Matthew Zuk
Krampus Guest
Fedor Steer
Krampus Guest
Ahmad Ghafouri
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Morla Gorrondona
Ogre Gryla (voice)
Audrey Beth
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Andzelika Bobrova
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Stephanie Brogdon
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Bill Brzeski
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Dan Mindel
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Joel Harlow
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Greg Rementer
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Stunt Double
Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz
Stunt Double
Steven Shelby
Stunt Double
Yessenia Cossio
Stunt Double
Dean Grimes
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Stunts
Janelle Beaudry
Stunts
Michelle Andrea Adams
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Riley Flanagan
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Jake Kasdan
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Mark Helfrich
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John Wildermuth
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Barry H. Waldman
Executive Producer
Chris Morgan
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Dany Garcia
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Dwayne Johnson
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Hiram Garcia
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Jake Kasdan
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Melvin Mar
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Barry H. Waldman
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Laufey
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Julius Kwan
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