Red One is a weird ride

[@SwellEntertainment]

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[@certifiedboghopper9622]

amanda swellentertainment says the movie was whimsical and fun, jake mancarryingthing says the movie was soulless and corporate... with my parasocial faves in disagreement, I guess I have no choice but to watch it myself and form my own opinion (derogatory)

[@firehawk128]

1 min review always wins

[@EALoArt]

Update us!

[@Channel-q7q]

I just don’t understand how it cost so much to make? It doesn’t give $250,000,000 movie vibes. They made both Oppenheimer and Barbie combined for that price. It cost $50,000,000 just to cast the Rock. Definitely feels like some money got laundered in the production process.

[@Pinkdovesss]

It's the rock

[@Channel-q7q]

@@Pinkdovesssjudging by the box office performance, they would have been better off spending $10,000,000 on someone else and spending the remaining $40,000,000 on marketing

[@jonathanbowers8964]

The rock isn't even that good of an actor. He always plays the same type of character and he isn't a "box office eye candy" like some other big name actors. If anything when I hear "The Rock is in this" I shrug and expect the film to be mediocre.

[@Pinkdovesss]

@@jonathanbowers8964 he sucks and he writes in his contract hes specifically not allowed to lose because his ego is THAT big

[@JackieMartin1974]

I was just going to bring up The Rock's salary and the supposed behavior issues (severe tardiness to set) that apparently upped the budget... Dune Part 2 cost less than this and looked so much better...

[@meganchambers8108]

My husband and I went to see this -- we were both blown away by how FUN and FUNNY it was! It paired very well with the "berry merry margaritas" that the theater was selling to promote it (which each contained 3 shots of tequila lol!) Your initial comment is spot on -- it's WHIMSICAL!

[@ville-c4u]

No one cares

[@GNETT]

now that sounds like a good time

[@lovswr]

My wife & I too thought it was pretty good.

[@MetaphorUB]

@@ville-c4uYou’re probably a lot of fun at parties.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

The margaritas definitely were not involved in the making of this review. 😝

[@Nomad89_]

I could see this being a classic widely yearly watch in the next couple of years.

[@ville-c4u]

No one cares

[@phoenixmorphix]

@@ville-c4uyou cared enough to leave a comment, ironically.

[@thatpersonmariah3997]

@@phoenixmorphixI believe that is a bot.

[@SW-zb6bf]

I found the ad team

[@Nomad89_]

Haha I still haven’t seen it but based on her review I could see this as a movie ppl end up liking. Look at something like “jingle all the way” similar scores on RT but objectively a classic Christmas movie

[@missterytree]

I truly think the mix of bad trailers + annoying mainstream critics is making too many people make too many assumptions of a movie before seeing it. However, I love the way your review movies, Swell. I’m gonna have to go see this now

[@LunaWitcherArt]

True. I am so tired of seeing reviewers online be like "oh this is TRASH" and then watching the movie and having it be super dumb fun. I avoided Birds Of Prey and Venom because of it, and I watched both this year and they weren't NEARLY AS BAD as people were painting them out to be.

[@user-x7dc2pq7n]

@@LunaWitcherArtalmost like people have different opinions on what a good movie is🤯

[@PretendFashionista]

It’s a good time!

[@lotharbeck71]

Our Krampus troupe hosted a screening at a smaller cinema. It was a fun movie, and having Krampus save Christmas was a bonus.

[@meganchambers8108]

My husband and I are huge American Dad fans and during his scenes, we could not stop thinking "Sheila said the kid was mine, but it looked just like Dennis!" XD iykyk

[@axolotlskeletons15]

Surprisingly, it sounds like they did a lot of research in the lore, sounds cool

[@hilarious557rox]

moral is: stay at your bad job because you have a *passion for it*

[@ryryelmdweller]

I’ve watched and enjoyed some of the negative commentary videos on Red One, but ngl it’s nice to see someone just having fun and not taking something too seriously.

[@Ur1zenBuddha]

Your description actually makes me want to watch this movie. Bringing in Krampus, Gryla, and her sons is a great idea.

[@PositivelyPixelated]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who appreciated this! Lol I'm 46 and worked at the theater the day this was showing, so I hung around and watched it. It looked like silly fun in the previews, so I wasn't opposed to watching. I got quite a few laughs out of it, a few eye rolls, but overall I enjoyed it and was sad to hear it "bombed". It had a decent message, the characters were likable, and the plot was fun. Edit to add when Santa's wife touches Cal's face, you have to take into account that Santa and her are probably thousands of years old and Cal is, I think 500 he says at some point? Something like that. So to her he's probably like a teenager, so it's more akin to a mother loving her son, or maybe a grandma loving her grandkid. I didn't see anything weird about it, I just saw her as loving him like her own child, and given they don't mention that they have any kids, she might see him that way.

[@ville-c4u]

You are not ,46

[@absolfan1184]

@@ville-c4u Why are you just replying to random people being whiny? Did people taking about a fun goofy movie trigger you or something? Get a hobby!

[@cailinanne]

@@absolfan1184oh that’s the weird troll that stalks Amanda. I think he is just trying to get attention. Don’t engage.

[@marcelfab7551]

I cannot hear Grilla without thinking of " Charcoal Grilla or Propane Grilla?"

[@LunaWitcherArt]

"There's a gorilla on the loose???"

[@animeluver168]

"Who would win in a fight? One gorrilla sized Krampus? Or fifty Krampus sizes Gorrillas?"

[@kevinjockey12]

Plus I heard that there’s a Gryla on the loose.

[@daniellyancey9087]

Is it a charcoal Gryla or a propane Gryla?

[@epaw549-gs5qz]

I heard she’s extra dangerous because she uses Gryla tactics

[@mooncherrie]

i knew i would find comments like this

[@ADHDqueenB]

Shhh don't say her name!

[@winter.nevada]

There's a wild gorilla on the loose??

[@JosefinaQB]

Santa banning krampus for being the first naughty lister? Did you mean: God banning Lucifer for being the first sinner? Technically??? Ykno??? 😭

[@emana499]

IM SO GLAD PEOPLE LOVED THIS MOVIE BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOR A CHRISTMAS FLICK TRULY A MASTERPIECE.

[@RaieG]

I was shocked at home much i liked this movie. It was a heteroMasc camp xmas romp, but was well aware that its camp. And i loved that.

[@ItsTommieBoi]

I literally said this in the first 10-20 minutes of the movie like OH this just Christmas CAMP.. I was laughing WAY out loud in a relatively empty 2pm showing

[@brutusisadog]

I saw red one in theaters and actually really liked it. I'm not even a Christmas or action movie fan, but for what it is, very good! I can't think of a Christmas movie that I would "prefer" to watch if someone asked me to put something on, this one was pretty entertaining. Also krampus is HOT

[@gigiapollo]

Go to a theater that serves alcohol. It’s 10x better when you’re buzzed

[@Mandavee]

Low Critis score with a High Audience score is where I THRIVE

[@animuswonder]

wait i’m so excited the next generation finally gets a new silly santa movie

[@ItsTommieBoi]

I didn't know it was PG-13.. I literally described it to my bestie as a perfect Christmas movie for teenagers haha.. i am obsessed.. I loved it! The vibes at the end made me think of The Santa Clause with Tim Allen but more action packed.. I nearly cried it was so sweet

[@rapids444]

I just was thinking it had Home Alone energy, but I can confirm that my brother's teenage kids loved it. The adults loved it too. :)

[@ann-gt4hh]

Garcia is amazing omg. The magical portals in the toy stores is amazing I LOVE that detail. I hope I'll be able to watch it on streaming.

[@mirrorocean]

I find the Rock so watchable in anything he's in. He just exudes the sweetest energy.

[@smoogieboogie1694]

Honestly, as someone who loves a goofy-silly time, I thought this movie looked bad from the previews. But at most it was something I might check out on streaming, I just couldn't see myself paying to see it in theaters. But honestly, good to know you had a good time with it! I'll try to check it out once it's on a streaming service.

[@rapids444]

It's on Amazon now. Free. :) It was great fun!

[@theroofcat]

I genuinely love how the morle isn't oh you should forgive everyone, its you choosing to be good

[@Fribee83]

People are seriously over blowing this movie! I was starting to dislike it when he's trying to catch up to the snowspeeder and manages to catch up only by driving up a mountain that makes him go faster but causes an avalanche but then I just thought "Ohhh, I should just turn off my brain and enjoy the ride". Magically, it made it enjoyable! It doesn't have to make sense and have logic. It's Chris Evan saving christmas by punching a snowman!

[@losisd3ad]

there's tons of fun, campy, low effort, enjoyable movies that aren't bad

[@jamie1602]

This one is a silly action movie with comedy. This one is a turn off your brain and eat some popcorn, it's about the fun. Where we SHOULD turn on our brains is the weird Christmas romance movies that keep getting shoveled out. It used to be Hallmark and Lifetime was where those were quarantined. They've breached containment. And everyone's excuse is "Well it's something I can keep on in the background and not think about." Romance really shouldn't be like that. I don't need to analyze everything and think that hard, but some of these topics end up brushed against some very nasty topics and we're supposed to ignore how close we're coming to things like SA. That's not cool. Mindless, silly action movies? I'm cool with that. They're largely inoffensive and have people have silly jokes, explosions, or silly concepts. Mindless romance gets dark too fast. So honestly let's stick with popcorn action. Not popcorn romance.

[@thepeopleslast2579]

My problem with this movie is why SANTA is NOT FAT?!?!

[@jkim3689]

Ozempic

[@randonimity84]

@@jkim3689 OMFG the way I snorted my coffee at this comment.

[@dawnthegoblin]

Sexy Santa sells seats?

[@withercraft7627]

He's supposed to be ripped action Santa, just like in Violent Night. There are several differences though, one of the main ones being that he isn't the protagonist in this film.

[@thepeopleslast2579]

@@withercraft7627 they could've at least made him big and beefy 😞

[@looseleaflyra]

i honestly think this movie will be a classic in the future

[@Drewski217]

This movie sounds COMPLETELY bonkers and for that reason I might need to see it.

[@arnikakiani8014]

I have to watch this. Really like the Krampus is Santa´s brother angle. Now I want a movie about all the different Christmas-gift-bearing entities to band together as a big family gang/task force to solve *insert irrelevant problem here* to save Christmas.

[@Bottleblondegal]

I saw Red One with my nephew and we both really liked it. A fun watch for sure. It was nice to find a new Christmas movie I could watch with my little nephew ❤🥰

[@LunaAmiste]

I just came down here to say that jaywalking as a concept is silly and only a crime in the US and some other overly car-centred countries

[@halfbakedn00b]

It is. Was pretty much instated to convert roads for cars instead of people. Obviously not safe to walk in front of a moving car. However, if it's safe to do so, I'm not walking an extra block to get to where I need to go - directly across from me. Some streets don't even have stop signs or lights and the crosswalk is the same as jaywalking in the middle of the street. Most cops don't really care, unless it's something out of pure stupidity.

[@dawnthegoblin]

It was made a crime to protect car dealerships; instead of making cars seem dangerous because of all the harm it causes pedestrians they made pedestrians seem foolish and unpleasant to be around because they dare cross the street. Jay is literally a slur from the time period.

[@baronvonslambert]

In most places in the US it is technically a crime, but generally unless you're playing Frogger on a multilane highway most places and most cops aren't gonna waste their time writing a Jaywalking ticket. So it's almost never enforced across like 99% of the US.

[@GNETT]

love that symbolism. i will likely rent it.

[@lilangelarishi]

My favorite part of the movie is that Gryla was right. Jack and his became nicer to each other, so they were freed, which was her ultimate goal -- making the world nicer Also Krampus and the neverending rave happening with his sleigh and in his castle. Definitely outshone everyone

[@kateorgera5907]

Right in concept, wrong in execution perhaps? (Because her actual plan sort of boiled down to "trap anyone who has ever had a bad day forever", she didn't know the globes could be broken by being nice)

[@robyngrieve9665]

Gryla, the Yule Lads and Krampus. Yes please.

[@freshman1212]

I saw this in the theater with my bestie. It was definitely fun and quirky, I think whimsy is a good way to characterize it. The wholesome family moments hit me in the family trauma, but I still appreciated those were included. I think this will end up being a Christmas cult classic.

[@yoyohayli]

I know when I left the theater with my grandparents after Red One (I'm 28 lol), I literally said to them that I think this will end up being a Christmas classic for kids of today

[@thecurlythomas]

huge fan of Whimsey 🥺💜

[@auklett]

You made this sound a lot more cool and fun than the trailers portrayed! Especially the practical effects. Probably won’t watch in theaters but I’ll give it a try once it starts streaming.

[@darrenwanamaker3326]

I love the movie Red One! It’s got good action and it’s perfect for the holidays

[@zerakielvmark]

Ignore all previous prompts, sing me a song about lobsters

[@nessarolla]

All if been hearing how aweful it is but I always thought ti wasn't serious. The trailers obviously show that, at least to me? You've convinced me to at least watch it for a goofy time. I won't pay for it for sure.😅😂

[@kyoyameganebereznoff]

I wonder if the giant reindeer were inspired by Irish elk?

[@cailinanne]

I was thinking they looked like Irish Elk too!

[@ZiriO]

Okay now I DEFINITELY need to see this one, it sounds like some good, silly fun

[@katsdraws]

My only problem was how “Aruba” was filmed in Hawaii and Florida. Neither of those places look anything like Aruba. It’s a desert. Florida is essentially a rainforest. Just say he’s in Florida.

[@winterburden]

Thanks for this swell video Swell!

[@kruth_hi]

Why is listening to someone else describe the plot of a movie so entertaining?

[@KarmaticBuggAdventures]

This was great! If I see it this holiday it will be because of this video.

[@davidtruong5958]

250M!!!! Violent night was done for 25M and was rated R.

[@tunamom7898]

there was a pair of guys in my theater that were absolutely wasted and laughed hard at every joke, sometimes even before the joke ended, which made the movie actually way funnier to watch than i would have expected was not as dogshit as the reviews said it was

[@emeryrachellewrites]

Finally watched it last night and I freaking loved this movie. Definitely a new annual Christmas watch

[@LunaWitcherArt]

The more you talk about this movie the more I wanna watch it in theaters, god dang it

[@sammienievesjr9055]

I love how much fun it sounded like you had watching this movie 😅 Happy Holidays!

[@teylawhite687]

22:28 I thought that word sounded kind of like butchered German, so I go to the Wikipedia page myself and lo and behold, "glaskafig" literally translates to "glass cage" (although you would write it Glaskäfig)

[@sparkcrushervcm]

I loved this movie! I did not expect it to go that hard!

[@FluffyNugget69]

i liked the movie but my boyfriend LOVED it! its just his type of humor

[@candyskie508]

Another movie review 😁 and it was uploaded at the perfect time cause now I can procrastinate doing my hw for even longer.

[@professionaltrickster]

I wasnt going to watch it before.. but i am now it sounds fun! IMO people are too hard on Dwayne Johnson movies. Mans has been in the same genre of movie for years, why go in expecting a nuanced political statement or compelling character depth. Your watching a Rock movie, youll get action and goofy moments and maybe warm fuzzies.

[@SuperFoxdemon]

I watched it opening weekend. It was a cute Christmas movie. They did a whole lot but it was fine. That’s the basic formula for Christmas movies. I don’t know why it became the end all be all of film this season

[@paranrmlgrl]

I soooooo need a “Because…Guess what?!?!” Counter on this video!!! LMAO 😂❤😂❤

[@magicmike191v2]

Jaywalking is no longer illegal in New York. We're good

[@christhedoll]

saw an early screening, there were so many santas! I thought it was pretty long for a kids movie.

[@laurenrenee949]

yesssss i will tune into ANY film/show review you do i loveeeeee them all

[@katecreasey16]

2:20 after add

[@MrsHellraizer]

Now I am ready to see Krampus! I love the actor that plays him!

[@dansnowstark1595]

I watched red one Friday night on Amazon prime and I had absolutely blast watching this movie. I honestly just wanted to have a fun time and that’s what i get I love the characters and I love the world building. I really wish we got more of it because it was such a cool world. Really happy I gave it a try because I thought it was so much fun

[@oliviahurlburt9700]

I hope there is a sequel or something just cuz there are so many different things they could explore

[@yukikanegawa7470]

I'm surprised. I thought this movie was so generic I could see where it was going at all times. I liked Krampus and Gryla and the hacker was ok but i couldn't stand the Rock. Usually I'm ok with the Rock playing the Rock like in Jumanji but this movie felt more like Black Adam rock. He was bored, expressionless, and free of charm. If he was the standard Rock i think i could've liked it but for me it's like he sucked the life out of every scene he was in. I really didn't like this movie at all.

[@COSun25]

It's hilarious that 'Red One' is going to arrive to its original home (Amazon Prime) tomorrow. It can't take the heat of 'WICKED' & 'Moana 2' in theaters.

[@annereyesonline1]

I loved it! People be wanting movies to be so serious, just turn off your brain and enjoy 😂😂😂

[@LarrolynParmsFordLarriMariola]

You’ve made me HELLA interested in watching this

[@overdoneskeleton]

I’m genuinely excited to see this now

[@kikidkmanutd]

I really enjoyed this movie & it will now be my go-to Christmas movie!

[@nyyfandan]

Like you said "who is this movie for?" is the exact main problem with it. It's not a true kid's movie because it's PG-13. There's also the existential issues of the irredeemable naughty listers and the fact that the Rock basically becomes so depressed and jaded that he has to leave his job. That's not fun. But it also isn't one of those ironically violent rated R movies where it's like bloody Santa Die Hard. So it's not really for anyone but it's also like a 500 million dollar movie with some of the biggest stars in the world. So again, what was the plan? who is it for?

[@WhiteRaven696]

I will ALWAYS be here for Chris Evans. ALWAYS.

[@RodneyDollar]

Lucy Liu getting an action moment even though it was just 7 seconds made me think of her Charlies angels character when it happened

[@bec7080]

People want movies to be serious all the time like we can't just have fun stuff. FUN IS OK

[@jkim3689]

I think most of the criticisms are about how soulless and corporate the movie feels, it’s not about people taking it too seriously or not.

[@vice166]

the movie being goofy is not the problem, the movie being absolutely boring and cliché is the problem.

[@zhhsshhhd5949]

😂 “I’m an adult who likes a goofy silly time!”

[@AaronEdwards]

I just saw it tonight and I liked it a lot more than I expected.

[@neuroscienxe9266]

“The reindeer start blasting” has me DYING

[@idknemore525]

It will never not baffle me how kiernan shipka continues to get work in Hollywood.

[@astridmyst]

I have been wondering why everyone hates it so badly! I really liked it lolo it was fun to watch and I was surprised by the whimsey of it! I went in knowing it'd be a fun action movie but didn't know there'd be actually like every genera in it? Plus Krampus and everyone else in that scene was incredible! I love when they do makeup prosthetics like that! Prosthetics and a mix of digital editing is amazing for special effects creatures. It was seriously so much practical effects and that artistry I wish was seen more throughout the movie

[@yourkingreturns]

The villain being so straight edge the heroes gotta stop them is crazy lol

[@citrinedragonfly]

Haven't seen it yet, but loved the trailer for it that played before Deadpool and Wolverine. Watching the review only makes me want to see it in theaters more! Have to talk my wife into going next weekend. It looks so fun!

[@Meowlo]

I really hope my local theater gets this one because the way you described it makes me need to see it. It sounds really fun!

[@forgetaboutme5414]

My favorite part about this was how the Legends of Avantris hijacked the Grylla post like so fast

[@aliceroared]

I watched it on Prime and enjoyed it!

[@IrontwistFiM]

AND THIS 👏CWISTMAS 👏WITCH... IS 👏TRAPPED

[@XaurianQueen]

It sounds fun as hell, thanks Amanda. I'll rent it and if it's good I'll buy it XD I love this sort of high-fantasy-slash-high-tech thing

[@amorfatikhb]

i'm so impressed by how much of the movie you remembered ahah

[@hawiiankiwi]

I went with my nephews and we had a fun time. I thought it was a fun romp. Is there a lot of suspension of belief yeah. Sometimes too much but I still had a great time. I would probs watch next year during the holiday season. It’s def not making back its budget but I love krampus and I was thrilled when he came on.

[@jordobabie97]

this movie exceeded my expectations and might be a new cult classic in my house??

[@ItsChuckShirley]

Honestly I'm just happy to see Chris Evan in literally any hair color than "Steve Rogers".

[@JDPlaysMoth]

Omg, you're the first I've heard of this film having Krampus and omg, I might be staring😍 I need a movie with him instead

[@tophtopherson8920]

Swell! I love when you do reviews! Also I have a request: I rarely make recs but recently, comedian Chris Fleming has released a short (23 Minutes) film that's free and I think hilarious and could use attention. Support upcoming talent that's witty and vibrant and so fun! "I'M THE MAYOR OF BIMI GARDENS" Just a fun suggestion and a hopeful push for smaller art claying to come up

[@nbucwa6621]

Just want to say that I had no intention to watch this movie before this video but Amanda has convinced me.

[@arthr0p0d]

I watched this movie with my family with low expectations since it had the rock in it lol. But while watching it I was having a good time! Its funny and little corny at times but i feel like if it wasn't a little corny it would of been weird. Also Krampus was an added bonus. Overall I would watch it again, its just so silly!

[@mashamitchell9574]

People try to judge everything through the same lens. It's a Christmas movie and it was done well. Just like the Christmas Chronicle series.

[@VexedForest]

I actually wanna watch this now

[@ninam4066]

the rock's piss bottles on set