Red
Red

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Red

2010
Movie
105 min
Korean

Red, a young woman who killed her father after giving birth to his child, meets Rex, a young man a who repairs musical instruments. The two hit it off and go on a road trip together. Can these two scarred people find love?

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users73%
Director: Robert SchwentkeGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A retired black-ops CIA agent is targeted by a killer and must reunite his old black-ops team to uncover a conspiracy. He finds himself on the run from his former agency, forced to use his lethal skills to protect himself and his loved ones. The aging operatives must prove they are still dangerous as they fight to survive.

Critical Reception

Red was a commercial success and generally received positive reviews from critics. Reviewers praised its blend of action, comedy, and its charismatic cast, particularly Malkovich and Willis. While some found the plot somewhat predictable, the film was largely seen as an entertaining and enjoyable popcorn flick with a great ensemble.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and the chemistry of its veteran cast.

  • Applauded for its fun, action-packed sequences that defy the age of its protagonists.

  • Some critics noted a formulaic plot despite the enjoyable execution.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor, action, and the performances of the lead actors. Many found it to be a surprisingly entertaining and well-executed action-comedy, with special mentions for the charismatic ensemble cast.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

John Malkovich's character, Marvin Boggs, was inspired by the CIA's MKUltra mind control program, a real and controversial government experiment from the 1950s to 1970s.

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