RED 2

Name: RED 2
Genre: Action, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: July 19, 2013
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta Jones, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich

2013

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: July 19, 2013 | PG-13

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta Jones, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker

Summary: Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing nuclear device.

Director: Dean Parisot

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 116 min

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Bill Zwecker

Jul 19, 2013

Red 2 not only delivers the action, laughs and thrills of the original — in many ways it surpasses it. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jul 17, 2013

Like its predecessor, it’s a one-joke movie; the difference is that this time around, the joke is better. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Jul 18, 2013

The film has its charms but the end result feels like warmed-over James Bond… and not even especially good 007, at that. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Jul 18, 2013

My favorite thing in the movie is the way co-star and Korean action icon Byung Hun Lee uses his feet of fury to hoist a paint can and send it flying. Read full review

Jamie S. Rich

Jul 18, 2013

Willis appears to have finally grown bored of his own shtick, and Malkovich spends most of the movie looking humiliated. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Aug 3, 2013

Dean Parisot, who made the delightful Galaxy Quest, has a funnier sensibility than the first movie’s director, Robert Schwentke, but he’s still defeated by a script that’s over-complicated and under-sophisticated. Read full review

Chris Cabin

Jul 17, 2013

An awfully expensive and grossly extended Cialis commercial. Read full review

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pastor43

Jul 19, 2013

Simply put if you are a fan of the first movie and how excellent it was done, then you will enjoy the same formula again with Red 2, its a wonder again with my attempt to understand critic reviews, I wonder how many of them purchase the same bagel, cup of coffee or meal from their favoriteSimply put if you are a fan of the first movie and how excellent it was done, then you will enjoy the same formula again with Red 2, its a wonder again with my attempt to understand critic reviews, I wonder how many of them purchase the same bagel, cup of coffee or meal from their favorite establishment. A movie like Red 2 needs to keep with the same formula as the first because it worked another movie that comes to mind is Taken and Taken 2, same formula used with Taken 2 and just as entertaining. Red 2 gets the job done even with a few scenes of absurdity, but coolness blended in, the movie is entertaining. Go See it.… Expand

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tacoma

Aug 2, 2013

great action and interplay with a awesome cast...fun date night movie....both my wife and I liked it. the line play between the characters got laughs from the crowd throughout the movie

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pjonsson

May 7, 2020

This is a typical example why the so called "critics" and the official score at Metacritic sucks.

This is simply a greatly entertaining movie.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an action packed film, much as the original ('RED') film was and so I'd categorise it as a comedy action film, as there are some scenes that are a bit ludicrous and I found myself laughing at them. I suppose it'd also be fair to call it an action parody as well.

Generally there is more in the way of gun fights, moderate violence and some special effects than there is in the way of plot, which again is similar to the original film. That aside, its quite entertaining, quite comical by way of the over the top characters (in terms of their capacity to hold their own and survive all the situations their presented with) and there is some witty comedic dialogue present, so I enjoyed it. Thankfully, unlike other film sequels, this features an equally impressive cast, including Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren in the same roles as before. Bruce plays the main character, Frank Moses, who, in the beginning of the film, is revelling in his retired status (but, of course, that isn't the case for long). He plays no-nonsense Frank much as you'd expect, given that he tends to specialise in action films. Meanwhile, Helen Mirren returns as the sassy, equally no-nonsense MI6 agent Victoria. I liked her character in the first film and I did again in this sequel, in as much as I find it admirable to see an assertive and independent women who isn't afraid to stand her ground t- all of which applies to Victoria. I can't say I'd ever imagined seeing Helen Mirren in such a role before these films were made but I like it!. Other cast members include John Malkovich, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brian Cox and Neal McDonough. Evidently its not short of a big name or two and generally the cast do a good job of portraying their characters as somewhat hum-drum people trying to accomplish their goals and get on with their lives. It is a bit ludicrous but then thats kind of the charm of films like this.

So, as I say the story is rather incredulous and it has a comic book style or tone to it, which is visually represented by some of the title shots and moments before the start of a new scebe, in which characters are depicted as cartoon-esque drawings.

This film features some quite futuristic sounding music, or muzack? which helps add to the fast pace. The camera work may not appeal to anyone who suffers from motion sickness or anything similar, as scenes are frantically shot involving multiple different angles etc., to add to the sense of action. I particularly enjoyed one scene with a car chase involving two characters in an old Citroen (2CV or similar?) car across Paris. If I were to compare this film to others in general, as far as the cinematography is concerned, the first franchise to come to mind would be the Bourne films.

Some of the comedy is a bit childish, such as one character 'flipping the bird' when the others become trapped while chasing him but its certainly not meant to be a film thats taken seriously - heck, the film title alone should be a clue to that (RED being an acronym, which is as follows - Retired and Extremely Dangerous).

Content wise, unsurprisingly this film features some mild to moderate violence (nothing especially graphic), some strong language and drug references. Due to this, its been given a 12 certificate. I imagine this film would appeal more to adults than a younger audience, due to the cast, seeing the numerous a listers and b listers in a more exaggerated, somehow unrealistic film - ultimately having fun playing super heroes.

One other thing I should perhaps mention is that there are a few (though not many) scenes which include subtitles, as characters speak in non-English languages. I think it was just in German but there may have been another, I can't remember for certain.

Yes, I'd happily recommend this film. The plot is a bit thin and it isn't entirely believable but then I suppose it isn't supposed to be. Its very watchable, it features a big cast with some enjoyable performances and there is some witty and amusing dialogue, adding a comedic element to it. The camera shots may be off putting to anyone with motion sickness, or similar conditions but otherwise I reckon its well worth a watch.… Expand

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Meth-dude

May 29, 2019

This more ambitious sequel embraces even more it's comic book origins. With bigger and sillier action scenes, more interesting characters and a more out there plot, if you were a fan of the first, you will enjoy this sequel.

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Movie1997

Aug 10, 2013

As far a sequels go, the usually don't work so well. This one surprisingly works. Grant it it's no "The Dark Knight" but for a movie like this, it's fun and enjoyable. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel "TheMovieManLife" and let me know what you think. Overall it's a fun popcorn movieAs far a sequels go, the usually don't work so well. This one surprisingly works. Grant it it's no "The Dark Knight" but for a movie like this, it's fun and enjoyable. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel "TheMovieManLife" and let me know what you think. Overall it's a fun popcorn movie to watch on a Saturday night.… Expand

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Qgal5kap

Oct 31, 2013

Lazy, stupid, boring, and unfunny. What is going on with the state of movies these days? Have we forgotten everything about how to make a decent movie? I'm thinking this must be made for very stupid children.
How about adding some suspense, by not mixing the emotional tone of the movieLazy, stupid, boring, and unfunny. What is going on with the state of movies these days? Have we forgotten everything about how to make a decent movie? I'm thinking this must be made for very stupid children.
How about adding some suspense, by not mixing the emotional tone of the movie every damn 2 minutes. Funny, serious, funny, serious, funny, serious, angry, funny and so on. If you mix this with the totally unbelievable conversations, that sound sooo rehearsed, you have a freakin recipe for disaster.… Expand

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