The first ViolentNight reviews are in - and David Harbour's killer Santa movie is looking like a winner 👀🙌
Violent Night early reviews name David Harbour's surprisingly lethal Santa Claus as the highlight of the David Leitch-produced action-comedy movie. The Stranger Things star portrays the iconic holiday figure in Tommy Wirkola's bloody Christmas movie. Violent Night sees a cynical Santa left to rely on his wit and skill when caught up in a Christmas Eve heist on the wealthy Lightstone family's home, forcing him to take brutal action against Mr.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY With Violent Night set to release in theaters on December 2, early reviews have been released, and critics are praising the darkly comedic film for its intense action sequences and a unique take on classic Christmas iconography. Reviews name Harbour's Santa Claus as a highlight of the film's cast, while praising the film's bloody and bizarre action and surprisingly heartfelt take on core seasonal values.
Violent Night also stands as the third action film produced by filmmaker and stunt performer Leitch, following his work on 2014's John Wick, Bob Odenkirk's 2021 action thriller Nobody, and 2022's Bullet Train. Each film received praise for its brutal and creative action scenes, with John Wick sparking an ongoing franchise set to expand into television and spinoff movies through its mysterious setting.
Could Violent Night Ride John Wick & Nobody's Success? While Violent Night may not spark a franchise like John Wick, its relentless action and surprising heart could see it become an unconventional holiday classic in the same vein as Die Hard, with audiences revisiting the film each year. Violent Night promises bloody seasons beatings, but it is clear from critics' responses that Wirkola's holiday heist movie is more than just a surface-level action flick.
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