Red One’scastis filled with all-stars that should equate to box office appeal.

The Rock is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, and Kiernan Shipka also make for a recognizable supporting ensemble.

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ButRed One’sreviewsand financial results don’t reflect its elements, and that’s worth exploring.

Ultimately, itfluctuates between its three genres in a manner that never quite allows them to mesh.

It’s why he worked so well opposite Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man.

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As a Christmas movie, the story between Chris Evans' character and his son is the emotional core.

Is Red One For Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Fans?

Is The Rock Still A Box Office Draw?

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It’s hard to say what the future of The Rock’s career looks like right now.

Films he’s led, like 2017’sJumanjireboot orRampage, were also massive commercial hits.

Despite his lapse at the box office, The Rock is still undoubtedly an A-list movie star.

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2021’sRed Noticeis themost-viewed movie ever on Netflix.

Perhaps that suggests that those types of movies are better suited to streaming in the 2020s.

What About Chris Evans Fans?

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Can Chris Evan Succeed Outside Of The MCU?

Chris Evans has had a tough road followingAvengers: Endgamein 2019.

EvenQuentin Tarantino said, “But they’re not movie stars.

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That’s not to say Chris Evans doesn’t deserve to be a movie star.

And What About Christmas Movie Fans?

Red Onemight find success as a streaming movie for families to watch on Christmas day.

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The issue withRed Oneappealing to Christmas movie fans was that it came out in theaters in mid-November.

This is typical for Christmas movies, though.

A movie could appeal to multiple crowds, but there needs to be some cohesion between them.

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Here’s how much he made from the movie.