RED
RED

RED

2010Movie111 minEnglish

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Robert SchwentkeGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of retired CIA black ops agents, labeled as "Retired, Extremely Dangerous" (RED), are targeted for assassination. Forced out of hiding, they must reunite their old team to fight back against the agency that betrayed them. With their unique skills and a healthy dose of wit, they embark on a globe-trotting mission to uncover a vast conspiracy.

Critical Reception

RED was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its entertaining blend of action, humor, and a charismatic ensemble cast. It successfully appealed to a broad audience by offering a fun, action-packed ride with older actors proving they still have star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its entertaining action sequences and comedic timing.
  • The ensemble cast, particularly Malkovich and Willis, received strong positive mentions.
  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable but enjoyed the overall execution.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's action and humor, appreciating the chemistry between the veteran actors. Many found it to be a fun and satisfying popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

The comic book series that the film is based on was created by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner and published by DC Comics.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

There old retired C.I.A. agents who are to be the best in the biz. Now the C.I.A. is after them and they will find out why.
Rob

Rob

A great ride of a movie. Bruce Willis is perfectly cast as Frank Moses and downplays his character like no one else could. Picture any other star in this role and it's a completely different movie. And where else are you going to see Helen ...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**RED's deep cast of experienced talent make a somewhat typical movie a little more special.** RED follows a rogue group of highly skilled lovable, zany agents (like The Losers or The Expendables), but this time, the team is made up of r...