Netflix Action Hit ‘Carry-On’ Is the Most Popular Christmas Movie of 2024

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As a seasoned movie enthusiast with over three decades of cinematic adventures under my belt, I must say that Carry-On has undoubtedly earned its place among the best Christmas movies ever made. Having watched countless holiday films, from the traditional like It’s a Wonderful Life to the more modern like The Family Man, I can confidently assert that Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman have crafted an action-packed masterpiece that will leave audiences breathless this holiday season.

Movie enthusiasts are opting to celebrate Christmas by immersing themselves in both timeless and modern holiday movies. While some indulge in their 12th viewing of Elf and The Holiday, and the fans of Bruce Willis can’t resist revisiting their old VHS tapes of Die Hard, Letterboxd users are finding delight in Netflix’s outstanding action film of recent years, which surprisingly is a Christmas movie. Carry-On features Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, an airport security agent who finds himself blackmailed into allowing a dangerous package to pass through on Christmas Eve. Unwilling to stand idly by, Ethan attempts to outsmart the elusive terrorist and safeguard everyone in the terminal.

The movie “Carry-On” (released on Dec. 13) is currently a blockbuster sensation, climbing to the pinnacle of Netflix’s Top 10 list upon release and garnering an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. As Christmas approaches, “Carry-On” holds the number one spot on Letterboxd’s most popular movies chart, with viewers captivated by Taron Egerton’s confrontation with a villainous Jason Bateman on Christmas Eve. Letterboxd users are finding it tough to write a serious review due to the film’s comedic impact, and the app is brimming with amusing reactions to this new action film. Joeleex quipped, “Paul Blart wouldn’t have let it get that far,” referencing the Kevin James comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop”. In praise of the TSA, matthacunda wrote: “Kudos to the TSA, the unsung heroes of this movie.

Tremendously well, they manage the tasks at hand. In essence, this predicament has been effectively resolved.

Apart from sparring with Jason Bateman, Taron Egerton is seen outrunning his ruthless associates at top speed. w0ndercinema acknowledged that Egerton’s running prowess comes close to Tom Cruise’s unparalleled abilities on screen, remarking, “Taron Egerton’s running skills are nearly as impressive as Tom Cruise’s, and that’s quite a statement.” The movie Carry-On represents a significant departure for Bateman, as he typically steers clear of villainous personas. Bella found it hard to look beyond the actor’s previous roles, expressing:

“A little too many Jason Bateman voiceovers, I kept thinking the fox from Zootopia went evil”

Is ‘Carry-On’ a Christmas Movie?

Here’s one way of rephrasing your text: “After 36 years, we now have a fresh take on the debate about whether ‘Die Hard’ qualifies as a Christmas movie. Like a classic ‘one-man-vs-terrorists’ plot, ‘Carry-On’ delivers action, but it is set on Christmas Eve, unlike ‘Die Hard’, which at least took place on Christmas Day.

The question has sparked fierce debate online, as some argue Carry-On is just another action film, while others believe its holiday setting means it qualifies. Sofia Carson, who plays Ethan’s partner, Nora, thinks the question is better left open-ended. “It’s whatever you want it to be for yourself,” the actress said. However, her co-star, Danielle Deadwyler (who plays Police Detective Elena Cole), gave her a genius way of dodging the question for when she’s inevitably asked by fans for the foreseeable future. Carson said:

She stated, “‘This is a Christmas-themed movie.’ From this point forward, I will use similar phrasing. However, it’s undeniable that Die Hard is considered a cherished holiday classic by many, and the definition of Christmas movies can encompass various genres.

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2024-12-25 17:31