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Red One’s Chris Evans shared with us what’s “at the heart of every good Christmas story,” and I think I appreciate Red One even more now

Pabio November 16, 2024

It is a moment of joy for the 2024 movie calendar to start delivering big time, and we’re starting to get some quirky but adorable movies in our stock. This week in particular brings us the surprisingly naughty Netflix romantic comedy freezing hotas well as the strong sensations of Red. And thinking about the action comedy set to take flight this weekend, Chris Evans I had a moment that kind of reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas movies.

I have personally observed this Red virtual press conference earlier this month, as cast and creatives were all on hand to promote Amazon MGM Studio’s wildly festive ride. I really had fun with this movie, as I noted in my Red goodbyebut leave it to the first Captain America put it into perspective in its own way. In particular, it was what Chris Evans said below that really struck a chord with me:

I mean, look, I think at the heart of any good Christmas story, it’s going to be a ribbon that you see throughout the plot. But that’s what this film does a great job of tapping into, the heart and humanity you’re supposed to feel during the holidays. It’s about showing good will towards men, remembering priorities, and certainly towards people who are seeking forgiveness, offering them that second chance.

Think back to some of the best Christmas movies you know and love, and chances are most of them are aiming to make amends just in time to make the nice list. Let it be a nice metaphorical list as in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationor a serious document that keeps track of everyone as in Violent nightand turning it all around in the name of gratitude is something we see popping up a lot.

So of course if Red is going to be a ho-ho-vacation beauty in its own right, it has to meet that end of the deal. This is exactly what he does through the actions of Chris Evans’ Jack “The Wolf” O’Malley; and to explain that I’m going to stay as spoiler-free as possible. But if you still feel sensitive to any potential Red spoilers, skip the next two paragraphs.

Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson in Red One

(Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Still with me? Fantastic, because there’s a moment in director Jake Kasdan’s picture where you can literally feel the axis of The gray man the star’s character literally changes. A dangerous scenario presents itself, in which Chris Evans’ on-screen child is placed in the line of fire – and this leads his character to take an obviously huge risk.

As he continues with this The red the anti-hero watches his holiday buddy Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), and essentially explains his choice with a simple statement: “He’s my son. » It’s not just the line itself, but also Chris Evans’ delivery, it hits harder now that I think about it. Even JK Simmons“Santa would smile if he observed this gem of personal growth.

JK Simmons in red

(Image credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

This is not the only “second chance” offered Redbecause even The Rock’s North Pole security expert has his own crisis of faith. While this once-streaming original explores these personal struggles in the context of learning what really happens during the holidays, the heart is still very firmly in place in this tale where Santa literally tells The Rock that He believes in us all. Because how many times will we one day Really I don’t want to see Chris Evans, and his magnificent beardredeemed?

I didn’t think I could appreciate the pleasure that Red was no longer delivered to me earlier this month. But just as my colleague Jessica Rawden pointed out in a defense against The red reviewsI personally think that some negative opinions on this project are a way of putting a lump of coal in one’s stock. Or, at the very least, some interesting discussions with friends over holiday drinks.

Red is in theaters now, and it’s definitely a fun adventure that doesn’t overdo it with the holiday cheer. While we have no idea when it will be released for streaming, it will most likely arrive first at the digital doors of anyone with a Prime Video Subscription.

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