The film offers surprisingly deep dialogue about fatherhood and redemption, but it can feel like Christmas morning weightlifting. It's heartfelt, but not the first to reach for the chocolate. Still, it almost works, adding a bit of seasonal flair without overloading the threads.
Meanwhile, Krampus steals the show with his chaotic, evil Santa Claus energy, dancing between scary and ridiculous. The character designs are also commendable: Santa is all biceps and the elves look like they're auditioning for a mini-Dobby reboot. Grill, well, she's not... but she's perfect for this crazy version of the North Pole.
The theme is simple but well done, and ultimately makes it onto our list of the naughtiest themes that are good. The CGI could use a little spice here and there, but there's enough to keep you hooked with the action scenes. Red One isn't aiming to change Christmas movies; it just hopes to become part of your cozy Christmas watchlist (or just your "stream while wrapping presents" list). And that's exactly where it fits in: it's funny, light and ready to stream. You can watch it on the Afdah movies website.
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