Red One (movie 2024) a new Christmas classic

And now for a more traditional Christmas movie choice.

​I've no idea why this movie didn't get the love it deserves. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. The Rock's enormously likable presence helps, but the movie actually had a lot of other things going for it, chief among them a really fun plot that finally, finally, explains the logistics behind the most wonderful day of the year. And a really great take on Santa, who he is referred to in the movie, "A beast."
Chockfull of great clever details, the plot speeds along, brimming with action and jokes, and yes, even some genuine Christmas cheer.
 
Red One manages to successfully balance traditional mythology and original storybuilding, utilize its great cast, and genuinely delight. At a time when most comedies are unfunny, most action movies are terribly dumb, and most Christmas movies are too cheesy and twee, this movie is neither. It's a genuine treat. Down to Garcia the Polar Bear.  So yeah ... treat yourself.