Red One
Summary
The holiday season is produce an action - packed twist with the firstRed Onetrailer . Led by Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans , the moving picture centers on Johnson ’s North Pole ’s Head of Security as he hasten against prison term to receive who has kidnapped J.K. Simmons ' Santa Claus , turning to the mankind ’s most infamous bounty hunter , and Level 4 Naughty Lister , to receive him . Also star Kiernan Shipka , Lucy Liu , Bonnie Hunt and Mary Elizabeth Ellis , Red Onehails fromJumanjidirector Jake Kasdan with a script fromFast & Furiousfranchise ex-serviceman Chris Morgan .
Now , with half a yr still remain until its release , Amazon MGMhas partake a look atRed Oneahead of its release afterward this year .
The video recording , as get wind above , disclose the unique twist on Santa Claus , now a buffed - up figure guide a technologically modern and as if by magic - saddle North Pole , and the intense security surrounding him . The laggard goes on to show the adventure Johnson ’s Head of Security character goes on as Santa is kidnapped , with Evans ' character finding himself shocked as he learns about the fantastical macrocosm connected to Santa Claus , let in monstrous snowman and Krampus .
Can Red One Redeem Evans & Johnson’s Action Struggles?
More than just finally gearing up for release after a lengthy development bicycle , Red Onealso has many eyes on it for whether it can overcome its behind - the - scenes troubles to be a hit . A disturbing news report came out in April 2024 that Johnsonwas often belated to the set of the moving-picture show , sometimes " not showing up at all " , which led to the production budget increasing to a large $ 250 million . Spokespeople for Johnson , Seven Bucks Productions and Amazon MGM have since scrap these study , praise the former two as being " incredible partners " for the movie and assure that " testing has been very solid " for it .
The upcoming Amazon Prime movie from Chris Evans and the Rock necessitate to buck two disappointing streaks from the movie stars ’ past teem ventures .
Even if these reports are indeed misinformed , though , Red Onealso brings with it the weighting of attempting to run correct both Johnson and Evans ' action - orient efforts on screen . While once the predominant loss leader of the box office , both have seen some struggle in recent years with the critical responses to their action musical style titles , withJohnson’sRed Noticeand Evans’The Gray Manat Netflix both evidence underwhelming , in spite of the streamer direct to establish franchises for both . Check out how both Johnson and Evans ' recent legal action movie have fared on Rotten Tomatoes below :
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After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with a notorious bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a thrilling, globe-spanning mission to save Christmas. This action-packed holiday adventure mixes comedy and festive magic, with an ensemble cast that includes Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons.
Jungle Cruise
63 %
92 %
Red Notice
37 %
Black Adam
38 %
88 %
The Gray Man
45 %
90 %
ghost
25 %
55 %
Despite some of these hurdles , there are some reason whyRed Onecould prove a hit for Johnson and Evansand redeem their natural action genre personas . Johnson and Kasdan ’s previous collaboration on the recentJumanjimovies were both decisive and commercial-grade strike , while Amazon MGM ’s decision to shift from a cyclosis - only liberation for the activity - comedy to a theatrical one could be seen by audiences as a vote of sureness that it could be a success . However , with the movie releasing the same weekend asGladiator IIand two workweek before Johnson ’s own sequelMoana 2 , it will confront some heavy competition .
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After Santa Claus is kidnapped , the North Pole ’s Head of Security ( Dwayne Johnson ) must team up up with a notorious bounty Orion ( Chris Evans ) in a thrilling , ball - cross mission to save Christmas . This activeness - packed vacation adventure merge comedy and festive illusion , with an ensemble plaster cast that include Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons .
