By Mana Faye
Photos by Mana Faye.
Christmas is almost here, and holiday movies are about to start rolling out! NYABJ members love attending advance screenings, and as holiday fans, we were thrilled about this one. "Red One," an action-packed Christmas comedy from Amazon MGM Studios, puts an unexpected spin on holiday classics.
Directed by Jake Kasdan ("Jumanji," "Bad Teacher," "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"), "Red One" brings an adventurous twist to the traditional holiday movie. When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) teams up with the world's most infamous tracker (Chris Evans) to save him and rescue Christmas.
The film includes a ripped Santa (played by J.K. Simmons), monster snowmen, a witch, and action sequences that bring a fresh, exciting vibe to the holiday genre. Johnson's performance, filled with humor and heart, reminds us of the timeless values of kindness, compassion, and faith in possibilities while offering plenty of action and fun. Red One is all about rediscovering the childlike wonder of life, embracing second chances, and reconnecting with our inner child—all with a modern, action-driven edge.
"Red One" is set to release in the United States on November 15, 2024.
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