RED is one of those low-budget, narrow-release Canadian films that is full of emotion, and encourages the viewer to think, and to feel. I was guilty of dismissing this before viewing as another mindless revenge flick, but directors Trygve Diesen and Lucky McKee and writer Stephen Susco manage to do a powerful job of piecing the story together such that it flows extremely well.
The acting by Brian Cox is quite impressive, as he portrays the picture of calmness, while exuding a deep-set sense of having a troubled past. The unlikeable Tom Sizemore reprises the role of the even more unlikeable Michale McCormack, while Noel Fisher plays his wayward and hateful older son.
RED sets off as a simple Motion Picture but evolves quite well as the story progresses, touching upon various facets of human emotion and family relationship within a relatively short run-time (about 90 minutes). My only regret here is the ultimate lack of closure (in some departments). Apart from that, RED is quite impressive and surprising, deserving of a solid 7/10 and a 3-star rating (out of 4). May just about clinch a spot on my Honourable Mention list. Recommended.
The acting by Brian Cox is quite impressive, as he portrays the picture of calmness, while exuding a deep-set sense of having a troubled past. The unlikeable Tom Sizemore reprises the role of the even more unlikeable Michale McCormack, while Noel Fisher plays his wayward and hateful older son.
RED sets off as a simple Motion Picture but evolves quite well as the story progresses, touching upon various facets of human emotion and family relationship within a relatively short run-time (about 90 minutes). My only regret here is the ultimate lack of closure (in some departments). Apart from that, RED is quite impressive and surprising, deserving of a solid 7/10 and a 3-star rating (out of 4). May just about clinch a spot on my Honourable Mention list. Recommended.