The movie never gets around to fully exploring the potential comedy of Dwayne Johnson as a buff elf, echoing jokes from Will Ferrell's Elf.
Red One is a technically passable action-comedy, mixing familiar elements from other films without fully committing to its own originality or narrative depth.
The incorporation of a high-tech military approach to gift delivery recalls Arthur Christmas, yet lacks the charm and execution of its inspirations.
With characters and concepts reminiscent of better movies, Red One feels like a collection of borrowed ideas rather than a cohesive, innovative film.
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