As a seasoned gamer and moviegoer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the recent reviews for Red One have left me both puzzled and intrigued. Being a connoisseur of absurdity and Christmas schlock, I find myself at odds with the critics’ consensus.
The restrictions have been removed for “Red One,” but many reviewers are unimpressed by the holiday-themed action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans that has hit the screens this Christmas.
On November 15, 2024, Amazon Studios’ production titled Red One will debut in American cinemas. This movie, helmed by director Jake Kasdan, boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Johnson, Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, and J.K. Simmons.
What are movie critics saying about Red One?
According to Jonathan Sim from ComingSoon, Red One is “an incredibly absurd film” he’s come across in a while and went as far as calling it “a poorly executed Christmas trash movie.” He likened it to a Christmas version of Men in Black. Watching Red One, you might find yourself doubting its authenticity. The film’s $250 million budget is one of the aspects that left Sim astonished. It’s hard to comprehend given that many scenes, especially during daytime exterior shots, appear lackluster.
Additionally, he pointed out that the humor often falls flat since Red One seldom manages to elicit anything more than an occasional laugh.
Indiewire’s Ryan Lattanzio said Red One is a “franchise nonstarter” and called it “ho-ho-horrible.”
Instead of merely gazing at Red One, Lattanzio pointed out, it appears more like you’re fixated on the screen. Granted, something is indeed being played before your eyes, but for a film intended to evoke holiday cheer, there’s an absence of joy in both the script and its execution.
Meanwhile, according to Variety’s Owen Gleiberman, an intriguing aspect of the film is that despite having a touch of humor, it’s not essentially a comedy. Directed without much enthusiasm by Jake Kasdan, Red One combines elements of action, kidnap-rescue thriller where toy store supply closets serve as enigmatic gateways, and Christmas atmosphere building, as if this is the missing piece for Christmas celebrations.
Glenn Garner from Deadline added, “[The film] becomes so intensely earnest that it circles back to complete absurdity. It fully embraces its own exaggerated aspects, including conversations about the Naughty List which sound as if they’re discussing classified information on nuclear codes.
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2024-11-06 20:12