J. K. Simmons, Red One and Christmas

‘Red One' Review: Dwayne Johnson's Christmas Franchise Nonstarter Is a Blockbuster-Sized Lump of Coal
Amazon MGM's $250-million bid at a Marvel-level Christmas franchise is a charmless, level-four naughty-lister that will make you wish Christmas was canceled.
‘Red One’ Review: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in a Holiday Action Fantasy That Gives Christmas a Backstory It Didn’t Need
I’m not sure that a Hollywood movie has ever kicked off the season with less real Christmas spirit than "Red One."
Red One review: Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson can't save festive flop
The movie's shining light is JK Simmons as a muscly Santa who can easily do 500 press-ups in five minutes. He manages to sell the schmaltzy lines and is a great fit as Saint Nick in his second Santa movie outing following Netflix's exceptional Klaus. Unfortunately, the plot means he's off-screen after the first act and the movie suffers for it.
'Red One' Review: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evan's Expensive Christmas Action Comedy Could Have Been Worse
Jack has a subplot about his estranged son that actually goes somewhere, and his journey from naughty to nice helps Callum remember the true spirit of Christmas. That's functional storytelling, even if it's not very inspired. "Red One" was written by Chris ...
'Red One' review: Action-Packed Holiday Fantasy that lacks Christmas spirit
Red One’ blends action and holiday magic but falls short on true Christmas spirit, says critic Owen Gleiberman.
Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson's Christmas movie gets mixed reactions
Red One, Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson 's new Christmas movie, has received its first reactions, and critics are divided. Announced in 2021, the festive action movie about a task force on a mission to find Santa Claus didn't fully convince viewers.
Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans bring the Christmas action with Red One
The festive flick also marks a return to action films for American actress Lucy Liu. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Red One' Review: Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans' Slightly Absurd Christmas Action Comedy Commits To The Bit
The latest in an ongoing trend of action-packed Christmas movies, J.K. Simmons takes on the white beard from Kurt Russell, Mel Gibson and David Harbour in Red One, a $200 million Amazon MGM Studios streaming-turned-theatrical production that blends genres for some family-friendly holiday fun with a generous dose of self-aware absurdity.
‘Red One’ Review: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Save Christmas but Don’t Spare the Audience
Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons also star in Jake Kasdan's action fantasy about an elaborate plot to kidnap Santa Claus and hijack his reindeer for nefarious purposes.
Red One movie review: Christmas action comedy with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans is too dark
The Rock gets knocked silly by monsters and murderous snowmen in his bid to save Santa Claus in a festive film devoid of Christmas cheer 2/5 stars Christmas with The Rock is not nearly as much fun as one would hope.
Kiernan Shipka Recalls Christmas 'Mishap' That Led to a Mysterious Facial Injury: 'Drank So Much' (Exclusive)
Kiernan Shipka is reflecting on holidays gone wrong ahead of her new Christmas movie ‘Red One,’ telling PEOPLE exclusively on ...
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Red One Review: Chris Evans And Dwayne Johnson’s Christmas Buddy Cop Caper Delivers Magic And Laughter
While Red One does have its emotional “spirit of Christmas” moments, it never becomes a totally warm and fuzzy holiday ...
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RED ONE: The First Reactions To Dwayne Johnson And Chris Evans' New Christmas Movie Are In
The first trailer for Red One was released back in June, and the response was far from enthusiastic. Reports of disastrous early screenings followed, and the news that Amazon MGM planned to lift ...