Dec 27 2010
Watch Red?
YES! Do it. It’s action-packed and filled with tons of laughs. John Malkovich is delightfully kooky (as usual) and Helen Mirren is badass and absolutely hilarious.
Like: The cast. I loved everyone! That’s pretty rare for a movie! Usually there’s a character or an actor/actress who stands out as my favorite, but in this movie, I equally liked everyone. Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman and John Malkovich show that they’re still extremely relevant in today’s Hollywood and are still capable in making entertaining movies. Even though they’re all talented, they prove that they’ve still got the ability to whoop ass, make us laugh AND produce, what is ultimately, one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen this year.
Like: Everyone KNEW what kind of movie this was going to be. No one took themselves too seriously and, in the end, they came out with a solid, entertaining popcorn movie. This is what people want to see sometimes. This is what their mood calls for. Of course there are times when we want a serious, dramatic flick or a mindfucker, but for times when we need laughs and mindnumbing action and banter, there is Red.
Didn’t Like: That Julian McMahon was in it for one scene. A fox like that calls for more screen time, guys!
Ultimately, this isn’t going to win a bajillion Oscars. But, if you want to see something that’ll get your through a Friday or Saturday night, go see it.
4/5
P.S. Tell me you don’t love Helen Mirren and/or John Malkovich after this movie and I will whoop your ass.