Red One is a new Christmas action comedy movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons. It is directed by Jake Kasdan, who has previously worked on the Jumanji films, and it has been produced by Johnson’s production company, Seven Bucks Productions, along with Amazon Studios. With this movie, its creators are looking to establish a new approach to the Christmas film convention by integrating action, comedy and fantasy into one film.
Plot Overview
While specifics of the plot are still unknown, Red One has been characterized as a “globe-trotting, four-quadrant action-adventure comedy” in a holiday screen during marketing. The unique and explosive Christmas mission is likely to incorporate a classic holiday feel, but is envisioned to encompass a lot of action and fantasy techniques. In view of the types of Johnson and Evans, it is expected that they are going to be polar opposites trying to accomplish one goal: saving Christmas, in which they both or either one of them can have all those typical festive roles but in a funny and contemporary style.
A surprise for by most Hawkeye fans is the information that J.K. Simmons will play the role of Santa Claus, and portraying the character physically as a rugged one. This Santa Claus is unlike any Santa Claus you will be seeing, yes he has to be more of a bear that’s ready for action, more likely to be the type of Santa Claus for the plot that revolves around action adventure. The cast also includes lucy Liu in an unspecified role, but one that seems intended to be who is likely to be a supporting role and a villain for this alternate portrayal of a Christmas film.
Cast Highlights
Dwayne Johnson: Johnson has an unbeatable charm and has the talent of performing action. He is going to be a great addition to the huge cast with a solid comedy acting and great skills.
Chris Evans: As he is going to be casted in the role of Dwayne Johnson’s side, Evans will surely be able to show the more comic part of himself and could act either as the calm and collected partner or the sarcastic partner.
J.K. Simmons as Santa Claus: This to most people would be a casting decision that is out of the chory and something new which no one expected but it is simmons who is to bring the mixture of respect and comedy while his Santa Claus is tough and does action.
Lucy Liu: Liu is famous for her action film roles and since it is said that her character has to be in the thick of the holiday-related action, she is more likely to carry out this task.
Themes and Tone The film seeks to believe that holiday values of family, of friendship and the spirit of Christmas can still be all interpreted in any action-adventure film. In a magic world of Christmas myths, Red One will seek to know what happens when action meets the holiday spirit. The style should be relatively relaxed but full of action-packed scenes as commonly seen in nausea inducing action comedies. Production Background Red One is the latest venture between Dwayne Johnson and Jake Kasdan away from the Jumanji films that were a huge success. Kasdan’s experience in action-comedy and fantasy adventure is ideal for this Christmas holiday adventure that looks to combine real stunts and CGI visual wonders. This movie is conceptualized by Hiram Garcia, the production manager of Seven Bucks Productions, who thought of a Christmas action film the best way to enhance the celebratory season.
Expected Impact
There is significant anticipation from audiences due to the high-profile cast attached to the film and the new take on a holiday feature in Red One. Many fans, having seen Chris Evans play the all serious Captain America, look forward to an action-comedy centered around the holiday season, and the fact Johnson is already a recognizable face in action-comedy helps as well. It has been suggested that Red One has the potential to become a staple around the holidays as it promotes family-friendly values with an action-comedy intra.
Availability and Distribution
Red One is releasing on Amazon Prime Video during the holiday season which is perfect as people tend to stream from the service a lot during the holidays. With the inclusion of popular actors, festive spirit, and action all coming together, there is a great chance Red One could be a new addition to must-watch movies over the Christmas holidays for audiences looking for action-comedy films.
Recommended Audience
For those who love Christmas and holiday movies that have a good dose of humor with plenty of adventure thrown in, Red One is a movie they would love. Those who enjoy the likes of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, or unique spins on the usual holiday comedies, should check out Red One this winter. Those in the family or action-comedy genre who are fed up with the same depiction and are hoping for a beautiful Christmas within action filled will be pleased by the outtake Red One offers.
