Red One is just a stupid fun action movie. Critics seemed to expect it to be an Oscar contender, and blast it when it doesn't deliver. Personally, I think it would be great for your tween boys. GK would have loved this 15 years ago.
PROS
1) Dwayne Johnson once again plays the rigid rule-enforcer who lightens up as the story progresses. There's only one acting mode for him, and he uses it fully.
2) Chris Evans had fun using his own smart aleck personality. However, his language is a little more conservative compared to his revival of Johnny Storm in Deadpool and Wolverine.
3) JK Simmons was a fucking awesome Santa Claus.
CONS
1) On the flip side, JK Simmons was totally underused. I'd love to see him in his own Santa adventure!
2) On the same note, Lucy Liu and Bonnie Hunt were wasted as well. They could have just as equally been Santa's rescue team if the producers weren't thinking with their dicks.
3) The story had the potential to be something radical and heart-warming like The Santa Clause. As much as I laughed through the flick, the story is pretty quickly forgotten, so it probably won't be on my regular Christmas movie rotation.
Overall, Red One is a decent movie to send the family to if you need a couple of hours of peace and quiet, whether it be at home or in the theater. Unfortunately, I have to give it a 5 out of 10 stars for its immediately forgetiblity.
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