Red Top
Red Top

Red Top

2016Movie75 minEnglish

Comic fantasy telling the story of Rebekah, an innocent and beguiling Northern girl who accidentally becomes Chief Executive of News International and gets caught up in a seventies Watergate-style scandal.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Richard V. SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A washed-up actor is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage and murder when he is hired to portray a political figure. As he delves deeper into the role, the lines between reality and performance begin to blur, leading him into a perilous conspiracy where his life is on the line.

Critical Reception

Red Top received a largely negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and uninspired direction. While some performances received faint praise, the film was generally considered a low-budget thriller that failed to live up to its potential, struggling to find an audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and unconvincing performances.
  • Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.
  • Ultimately feels like a missed opportunity for its cast.

Google audience: Audience reception for Red Top is not widely available or has not been aggregated by Google. General sentiment suggests it is a niche film that did not garner significant public attention.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the production taking place in and around Los Angeles.

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