Amazon MGM's $250-million bid at a Marvel-level Christmas franchise is a charmless, level-four naughty-lister that will make you wish Christmas was canceled.

I’m not sure that a Hollywood movie has ever kicked off the season with less real Christmas spirit than "Red One."

The movie's shining light is JK Simmons as a muscly Santa who can easily do 500 press-ups in five minutes. He manages to sell the schmaltzy lines and is a great fit as Saint Nick in his second Santa movie outing following Netflix's exceptional Klaus. Unfortunately, the plot means he's off-screen after the first act and the movie suffers for it.

Jack has a subplot about his estranged son that actually goes somewhere, and his journey from naughty to nice helps Callum remember the true spirit of Christmas. That's functional storytelling, even if it's not very inspired. "Red One" was written by Chris ...

Red One’ blends action and holiday magic but falls short on true Christmas spirit, says critic Owen Gleiberman.

Red One, Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson 's new Christmas movie, has received its first reactions, and critics are divided. Announced in 2021, the festive action movie about a task force on a mission to find Santa Claus didn't fully convince viewers.

The festive flick also marks a return to action films for American actress Lucy Liu. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Rock gets knocked silly by monsters and murderous snowmen in his bid to save Santa Claus in a festive film devoid of Christmas cheer 2/5 stars Christmas with The Rock is not nearly as much fun as one would hope.