The Problem with Red One

"Red One," starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, and JK Simmons, was a highly anticipated holiday action flick, but despite a star-studded cast, the film struggled at the box office and failed to spark a franchise. With a hefty budget, poor reviews, and tough competition from other major releases, it quickly became one of Johnson and Evans' lowest-grossing films.

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[juliomelendez]

Nothing is wrong with movie, it hits its intended audience. My 8yr old has watched at least 10 times since he first saw it on Amazon, and I've had to watch it 3 times. It's a fine young kid/family Christmas movie.

[kennyw]

I watched it on Amazon prime and thought it was OK. Definitely not up there with the all-time Christmas movies but it’s worth a watch.

[jimbo]

the problem is that people dont know how to fun at the movies have to complain about everything

[jlew]

I don’t think it was marketed well. I didn’t even know what it was about. I just watched it because it had Chris Evans in it and it was on Prime.

[dakkuri]

I thought the movie was good, but I can see why people have their opinions about this movie. Plus, I was an extra in this movie. I'm in the Krampus Lair scene

[devinbean]

The issue with the budget is the majority being Johnson’s salary

[Soul-cry]

People are just bored with the Rock, he as absolutely no rang as an actor, he just plays not so different versions of himself

[pambarnes]

My husband and I are in our 60's and we enjoyed it.

[breakfastatjays]

I like the movie for what it was introducing different characters from different Christmas mythology but I agree that not every movie needs to rock

[peace_]

The movie is good, but there aren't enough reasons to watch a movie in theaters these days

[debbieaspelundhislop]

I would have really loved it, but most of the movie was so dark, it looked like a black screen most of the way through. I even adjusted the brightness on my TV, but it didn't help much. I've noticed the same thing with Ungentlmanly Warefare and a couple other newer movie, otherwise, they would have been watchable and really great if it weren't so frustrating to not be able to see what was going on.

[KingTechHD]

Today I watched this with my kids at home. It was definitely the last time we’ll watch this. It was boring

[Edwordless]

The movie was entertaining, and the only one mentioned that is an original property. Sequels and remakes of broadway shows are formulaic in Hollywood at this point. Recently, theaters have been disappointing. A big movie like this will only be on the Dolby or iMax screen for a few days before being bumped, sometimes by ridiculous kids movies. At this point, if we leave behind my comfy couch, surround sound, and 80” 4K setup, it’s going to be for the Dolby screen with reclining seats😂. We’ve missed quite a few movies this year because of that, and will just wait and watch at home.

[susannesanchez]

I thought it was fun & a creative twist on all the set in stone traditions. The odd castings worked for me in this age of who identifies as what like a non-fat Santa. Goofy scenes are hints to Christmas magic to me & I really enjoyed the whole movie! Merry Merry

[walkingwithmellow]

It was a good movie, however the PG-13 rating was an issue! It could have been the new Santa Claus if it was PG!

[NikoBBX]

Box office wasn’t the main target. Amazon paid what production cost plus more. I have an uncle who made the snowmen monsters in it. Odds are it will get a sequel through Amazon again. But that’s if things are down right

[FriarNicoIaus]

The only things that I don’t understand about this movie and the Santa’s brother crampus and Santa ain’t fat

[cB-pudn]

My kids loved it 9yr and 7yr. They still watch jingle all the way

[benjamingrein]

It was a great movie the problem I don't have money go the theater

[coyoteofthenine]

It's doing huge numbers on streaming