Red One

Rating	Runtime	Rate
PG-13	2 h 3 mins	3.5

Jack O'Malley, a cynic and non-believer, and Callum, the chief of the E.L.F., must team up to clean up a mess that Jack made. Jack unknowingly sells information that leads to the kidnapping of Santa Claus, aka Red One, on Christmas Eve. This unlikely duo must chase down leads, find Red One, and save Christmas.

This action Christmas movie is decent. It has all the makings of a great Christmas movie, but the story falls short. With two main characters, little time is dedicated to developing either. The movie has all the classic Christmas elements with a mix of Santa Claus lore. The action is unique for the genre, and there is a good bit of comedy. Some parts of the movie could have been compressed, eliminated, or expedited to shorten the two-hour and three-minute runtime. A fun and unique watch for an annual holiday stream.