So I FINALLY got to see this movie this week! I wanted to see it so badly in theaters, but it just didn't pan out.. Regardless, it was worth the wait. Based on the DC comic of the same name, it was full of action, witty dialog, and kept my attention throughout. It had a great cast: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, and Mary-Louise Parker really made a fun group to watch. And with Karl Urban and Brian Cox popping in from time to time to liven things up, there was never a dull moment. I do have to say, Bruce Willis really didn't do anything spectacular.. he was just Bruce Willis, and Morgan Freeman has played so many parts that this one seemed effortless for him. The true stars of this film were Helen Mirren and John Malkovich. They really made it worthwhile. Mirren, playing a retired CIA operative, introduces herself to Mary-Louise Parker saying "I kill people, dear" with a certain confidence and sweetness about it that made you love her character instantly. Then there's Malkovich, whose character, Marvin, was drugged for so long that his paranoia has made him delusional and a bit off balance, making him by far the most explosive and entertaining character in the bunch. If you have not seen it already, Red is now available on DVD and Blu Ray. Check it out!
I give Red an 8 outta 10!
"Frank, I never thought I'd say this again. I'm getting the pig!"
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