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Writer's pictureDesiree Brewington

RED ONE: A New Christmas Experience (Movie Review)


Red One
Red One

RED ONE brings together holiday cheer and action, making for a festive thrill like no other. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film stars a charming J.K. Simmons as a hardened Santa Claus, joined by his elite Christmas crew: Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Chris Evans, and Reinaldo Faberlle. Set in a North Pole unlike any we've seen before, Santa's workshop is within a high-tech, dome-protected sanctuary, adding a twist to the typical holiday scenery. Here, the Christmas crew isn’t just making toys—they’re protecting the season's spirit.


The North Pole in RED ONE isn’t your typical snowy paradise; it’s a secret base hidden under a dome to keep out anyone snooping around for Santa or his workshop. This isn’t just about keeping Christmas magic under wraps; it protects his operation from anyone wanting to ruin Christmas. Santa’s workshop has state-of-the-art technology, gadgets, and a security team called E.L.F, which stands for Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification, led by Callum Drift, Dwayne Johnson's character. The production floor, where all the gift-making magic happens, feels more like a control room for a high-stakes holiday mission. The mix of classic Christmas decorations with all this intense security is not your average workshop!


Chris Evans stars as Jack O'Malley, one of the best trackers in the world, who is hired by a mysterious client to find something in the North Pole. Little does he know, it's Santa! And then there’s Lucy Liu as Zoe, the Director of M.O.R.A. (Mythological Oversight and Restoration Authority), who is just badass, like always. Reinaldo Faberlle is the Polar Bear of the crew, serving as the muscle. With Nick being kidnapped, there is no Christmas. The crew tries to save the holiday by setting out to rescue Santa.

The movie does a great job of keeping the suspense alive while taking Christmas to a whole new dimension. Its mix of humor and family moments makes it a blast to watch together.


RED ONE is a must-see if you’re looking for a good holiday movie! It hits theaters on November 15th, so get ready for a Christmas adventure like no other!


THAheadline Score (THAscore): 9/10




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