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Reviews for the film went up on Election Night, while audiences were focused on a different red one.
Doesnt exactly cast a vote of confidence.
IfRed Onewere a disaster, itd be more interesting, Vulture critic Alison Willmorewrote.
Thats exactly the kind of review a PR teams hoping to bury.
Only problem is there are more critiques where that came from.
Find reviews forRed Onebelow no snow shovels required.
Its always busy but seldom fun.
The fantasy environments have all the appeal of the center-of-the-earth fairy kingdom in Kenneth Branaghs instantly forgottenArtemis Fowl.
David Rooney,The Hollywood Reporter
You dontwatchRed Oneso much as stare ahead at the screen.
Not at all dislikable.
Not very interesting either.
They can both be charming performers and theyre both giving it about 80 percent.
Its like when a toddler hands you a fake phone, you answer that call.
At the movies, Christmas isnt a holiday anymore, its a concept to be retro-fitted.
Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling?
Come on, its lovely weather for an overthetopofthe North Pole, through-the-supply-closet-portal, cargo-plane ride together with you.
Owen Gleiberman,Variety
