As a seasoned cinema devotee who has watched my fair share of holiday films, I must say that the upcoming release, Red One, leaves me with a sense of déjà vu. The plot seems reminiscent of a Christmas tale we’ve all heard before, but with a twist – if Jingle All the Way had a Christmas witch played by Kiernan Shipka and a budget reportedly equivalent to the GDP of a small nation.
The upcoming Christmas action film, “Red One,” starring Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson, and Lucy Liu, coming out this month, kindly asks you to disregard any reviews about it for now. Critics posted their reviews on Election Night, when everyone else was preoccupied with a different red symbol of significance. This doesn’t exactly inspire confidence, as Vulture critic Alison Willmore put it, “If ‘Red One’ were a disaster, it would be more intriguing.” Unfortunately for the PR team, there are more such reviews to follow. You can find these reviews for “Red One” below; no need to dig out your snow shovels!
The essence lies in “Red One”, seemingly crafted for endless broadcasts on cable, if such a thing still existed. It’s a fresh film that gives off a sense of déjà vu, as if it were a remake of “Jingle All the Way”, but with Kiernan Shipka portraying a malevolent Christmas witch instead of the original villain. What makes it remarkable is not just its reported $250 million price tag, but also the tales of its troubled production, including stories about A-list stars’ urine, as shared humorously by The Wrap. However, on-screen, there’s no hint of such a significant budget, leaving you yearning for the times when inflated costs were due to large casts or elaborate sets built according to directors’ specific visions.
This movie aspires to create a blend of mystical allure and lively excitement, but it tends to deliver more frequent instances of heavy-footed overindulgence instead. The soundtrack by Henry Jackman adds to this with its excessive intensity. Despite the constant activity, it rarely manages to be enjoyable. The fantastical settings possess the charm of the forgotten fairy realm at the Earth’s core in Kenneth Branagh’s Artemis Fowl. Non-human inhabitants from the North Pole such as talking penguins and a large polar bear, who never risk being mistaken for actual animals, provide only limited humor.
Instead of casually watching “Red One,” it seems more like you’re fixedly gazing at the screen. Although I’ll concede that it is indeed being played in front of you, I must admit there’s a noticeable lack of holiday cheer emanating from both the script and the overall production quality.
This film primarily features only two main characters, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. The movie’s success largely hinges on the rapport between these two actors. They are neither unlikable nor particularly intriguing. However, they both have the ability to be charismatic performers, and they seem to be putting in an effort, around 80%. Unfortunately, much of their dialogue is expository, most of their scenes consist of tasks, and a majority of their direction was to roll their eyes more frequently.” – Paraphrased by Assistant AI.
Red One embraces its campy nature so deeply that it becomes utterly preposterous, fully immersed in the silliness. The dialogue about the Naughty List sounds as if they’re discussing top-secret matters such as nuclear codes. It’s similar to when a child hands you a toy phone, and you pretend to take the call.
In the film, the antagonists are chameleons, but what makes “Red One” unique is that the entire movie is a chameleon itself: it shifts from intense action comedy, to cheesy Christmas fantasy, to a buddy story, to a family reconciliation tale – catering to every genre and demographic. In the cinemas, Christmas isn’t just a holiday anymore; it’s a theme to be reimagined. Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing? It’s simply delightful weather for an extravagant journey across the North Pole, through hidden portals, and aboard a cargo plane – all while enjoying this ride with you. (Owen Gleiberman, Variety)
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2024-11-07 01:53