‘red One’ Review: Dwayne Johnson And Chris Evans In A Holiday Action Fantasy That Gives Christmas A Backstory It Didn’t Need

Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:00pm

I’m not sure that a Hollywood movie has ever kicked off the season with less real Christmas spirit than "Red One."

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‘red One’ Review: Dwayne Johnson And Chris Evans In A Holiday Action Fantasy That Gives Christmas A Backstory It Didn’t Need

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