Carry-On

Is 'Carry-On' the Christmas Movie We Didn't Know We Needed?

Can Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman save Christmas in this thrilling Netflix ride? Find out now!

In a season filled with heartfelt moments and cuddly films, Netflix has thrown us a delightful twist with ‘Carry-On’. Starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, the film takes a turn into the chaotic world of a TSA agent named Ethan, who finds himself in a Christmas Eve pickle. As the airport buzzes with holiday travelers, Ethan gets caught in a web of blackmail against the well-oiled machinery of holiday flights. Directed by the talented Jaume Collet-Serra, known for ‘The Shallows’, ‘Carry-On’ delivers not just a nail-biting suspense but also a dash of ironic humor that only a Christmas thriller can bring. Christmas lights? More like Christmas frights!

The plot thickens as Ethan struggles to keep his cool amidst the chaos while making sure a dangerous package doesn’t make it onto a plane—no pressure, right? Viewers have by now recognized that nothing goes according to plan on this busy night. The film does a spectacular job of portraying not only the tension in the airport but also the complexities of human relationships amidst crisis. The ensemble cast led by Egerton and Bateman delivers exceptional performances that keep the viewers on the edge of their seats, blending moments of charm and tension seamlessly throughout.

Aside from its storytelling, ‘Carry-On’ boasts a soundtrack that heightens the suspense of every twist and turn. It reminds us that every thriller needs the perfect backdrop to keep those adrenaline levels peaking. The buzz around the film has been overwhelmingly positive, with audiences praising its clever narrative and edge-of-the-seat moments. It's not every day you find a holiday film where holiday cheer meets crime-thriller excitement, making this a true holiday gem on Netflix.

But here’s a fun fact—‘Carry-On’ wasn’t filmed at LAX, as one might expect from an airport thriller; some would say that’s even more thrilling! Instead, it was shot in various locations that replicate the hustle and bustle of a typical airport, cleverly dodging the typical travel enemy—airport crowds. As we stream this festive nail-biter, audiences can anticipate two hours of joy, laughter, and maybe even a few heart-pounding moments that challenge the very idea of ‘family time’ around the festive season! Is it the next classic holiday movie? Only time will tell! But one thing's for certain: ‘Carry-On’ is here to remind us that sometimes, Christmas can feel like a chaotic thriller, so buckle up!