Carry-On

 

Carry-On is a Netflix-produced Christmas action thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The film stars Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent who finds himself blackmailed by a mysterious traveler, played by Jason Bateman. Set on Christmas Eve at Los Angeles International Airport, the plot revolves around Ethan being coerced into allowing a dangerous package to slip through security.

While the concept was engaging and set up a tense atmosphere, the storyline quickly became formulaic, with predictable twists that detracted from the suspense. The script often veered into unrealistic territory, leading to moments that felt frustratingly corny.

Despite its shortcomings in plot development, Carry-On featured a diverse cast that added some freshness to the holiday thriller genre. However, this diversity was overshadowed by insufficient character development across the board. The characters' arcs felt underexplored, which hindered audience investment in their stories.

In the end, Carry-On did not offer much in the non-traditional holiday movie category. Its predictable plot and lackluster character development ultimately hindered its potential to stand out in the genre. For viewers looking for depth alongside their thrills, this film may not have fully satisfied their cravings for a compelling Christmas narrative.