Red

Red is a "costume comedy" with a senile plot, in which the focus is more on individual attractions than on the density of the whole. You will have a good time, enjoy Willis playing Willis, Malkovich reminiscing about better times from "Burn After Reading," and Queen Helen Mirren in white dresses, firing a heavy machine gun. A better screenplay could have ensured one of the best films of the year, but unfortunately. Karl Urban is on his way to significant roles in A-list blockbusters. Schwentke, circling around him at the intersection, elevated the Bayesque maneuver around a guy with a firecracker in his hand to ballet. Exactly between 3* and 4*, and I lean towards four, because I gave three to "Resident Evil: Afterlife" :) French: Red est une "comédie costumée" avec une intrigue sénile, dans laquelle l'accent est plus mis sur les attractions individuelles que sur la densité de l'ensemble. Vous passerez un bon moment, apprécierez Willis jouant Willis, Malkovich se remémorant de meilleurs moments de "Burn After Reading", et la reine Helen Mirren en robes blanches, tirant avec une mitrailleuse lourde. Un meilleur scénario aurait pu assurer l'un des meilleurs films de l'année, mais malheureusement. Karl Urban est en route vers des rôles importants dans des blockbusters de premier plan. Schwentke, tournant autour de lui à l'intersection, a élevé la manœuvre bayesque autour d'un gars avec un pétard en main au rang de ballet. Exactement entre 3* et 4*, et je penche vers quatre, car j'ai donné trois à "Resident Evil: Afterlife" :) (29/10/2010)

Pour moi, Red a raté le coche. L’action était plus ou moins au rendez-vous, mais je ne l’ai pas trouvé drôle et le scénario m’a paru manquer de profondeur. Et je m'y suis endormi à deux reprises. (08/06/2013)

Schwentke would have to be more than just a learned craftsman to make RED more than just a solid film. It's pretty dynamic, but the style is taken from somewhere else, so it's definitely not consistent. The story is comic-book exaggerated, and in the film narrative it is terribly banal. But the old boys are great and are good at their jobs. In the end I had a great time, and I left with the belief that if an inventive helmsman got his hands on it, this cruise could give a lot. The way it is, it "just" entertains. (01/11/2010)

I’d happily replace gaps with drawn-out verbal filler in favor of action, which Schwentke handles quite easily. Thumbs up for those moments when the retired agents are having fun over the fact that in their youth the SS (Secret Service ;-)) wasn't a bunch of old farts because the actors are having a blast with it. However, the lack of a stronger villain and a thicker plot won't let me give that fourth star. 3 ½. (17/10/2010)

I admit that I approached Red as an action comedy with a certain disdain because I usually don't appreciate action nonsense, and when I hear the term "action actor," I instantly get a rash. And behold - this film won me over. It's good enough to cast actors who have facial expressions and acting talent, instead of desperados who spend their whole lives in the gym. It's good enough to act with a suitable dose of irony, humor, and nobility, and most importantly, to stay somewhat grounded when massacring hordes of enemies. Red is somewhat more intimate compared to its genre siblings, giving more space to dialogue, quotes, and the main stars - Bruce Willis from the older generation and Karl Urban from the younger one, who, alongside their exceptional physical condition, are very decent character actors. Bruce Willis also excels at self-irony, which he has been honing since the days of Moonlighting. Any fan who has seen a few of his films will recall specific scenes and shots from his filmography when seeing his face, his raised eyebrows, and his dry lines. Great character actors also work well in supporting roles, which you wouldn't expect in an action movie, led by Helen Mirren, who fearlessly fires a heavy machine gun. Add to that Mary-Louise Parker, for whom I have a weakness, who carries the romantic storyline of the film, and above all, the insane John Malkovich, whose paranoia and pink piglet he drags around everywhere led me to want to give Red five stars. It is a very enjoyable and memorable film. Overall impression: 75%. (29/04/2011)