Red One Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed (And It’s Close to a Lump of Coal)

As a seasoned moviegoer who’s seen more Christmas films than I can count on my fingers and toes combined, let me tell you that the Rotten Tomatoes score for Red One is as chilly as a snowman’s insides. With a dismal 34% approval rating and an average of 4.20/10, this action-comedy seems to have missed its mark by quite a bit.

The Rotten Tomatoes rating for “Red One” has been disclosed, and it’s not exactly flattering for the action-comedy genre. As of now, with 35 reviews in, the film holds a rating of 34% on the platform. Its average score is a relatively low 4.2 out of 10.

Based on a review of the published criticisms, it seems that the movie “Red One” hasn’t hit its target in several areas. Issues such as a lack of emotional depth, an unimpressive storyline, and an overly polished filmmaking style have been noted as weaknesses. While some critics found positives, like its festive exploration of Christmas, these voices are few compared to those who find the movie merely average with no standout qualities.

Under the guidance of director Jake Kasdan, the movie titled “Red One” features Dwayne Johnson as Callum Drift, a high-ranking North Pole security officer who embarks on an adventure to rescue Santa Claus (portrayed by J.K. Simmons), who has been abducted, and safeguard Christmas. Joining forces with mercenary Jack O’Malley (played by Chris Evans), Callum and Jack must learn to set aside their conflicts in order to successfully complete their mission. This film represents the third joint project between Johnson and Kasdan, having previously collaborated on two installments of the Jumanji series: 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and 2019’s “Jumanji: The Next Level“.

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Before the reviews were released, Red One wasn’t creating much positive excitement. Specifically, there were accounts of Johnson acting unprofessionally during production, such as consistently arriving late for filming. These actions reportedly led to the movie’s budget ballooning beyond $250 million.

The collaboration between Johnson and Kasdan on the movie titled “Red One” seems to have been their least successful project. Their previous Jumanji films were popular and financially successful, with Sony already planning another Jumanji release in December 2026. Given Johnson’s history with this director, many people hoped that Red One would be an enjoyable addition to the holiday movie lineup. However, it appears that it missed the mark. As more reviews pour in before its wide theatrical release, there’s a chance the Rotten Tomatoes score could improve. But typically, the initial reviews give a good idea of where the overall opinion will settle, and at this point, it seems likely that Red One won’t fare well.

It’s intriguing to observe how word-of-mouth may affect the box office performance of “Red One.” With minimal competition in the multiplexes at the moment, this film might benefit. For the past three weekends, “Venom: The Last Dance” has been the top earner, and no significant new releases are expected this weekend, providing an opportunity for “Red One” to thrive in a relatively quiet market. However, there are several highly anticipated titles approaching as the holiday season nears, such as “Gladiator II,” “Wicked,” and “Moana 2.” These films are likely to attract audiences throughout the month. Additionally, Johnson’s commercial appeal seems to be waning; his latest releases, “Black Adam” and “Jungle Cruise,” grossed $393.4 million and $220.8 million respectively (with the latter being during the theater recovery from the pandemic). If “Red One” were critically acclaimed, it might have reversed this trend, but that seems unlikely.

2024-11-11 02:10

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