Red

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2008

1h 35m

Drama

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An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.

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Critics Consensus

This vengeance film leans heavily on attack-and-avenge scenarios but performances by Brian Cox's and Tom Sizemore's take the stink out of any weaker scripting.

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Mark Olsen

Los Angeles Times

08/29/2008

4/5

An elegant and deceptively straightforward dramatic thriller.

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Amy Nicholson

I.E. Weekly

08/16/2008

A-

A final quarter sentimental streak clashes with the masochistic pleasure of watching middle America close ranks against a victim who can't even bark in his own defense.

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

08/08/2008

C-

Begins promisingly and then swerves into absurdity.

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

07/21/2023

3/5

In a thriller that asks questions about justice and whether the pursuit of it can go too far, Brian Cox brings his usual intensity.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

01/15/2013

A vicious and brutal parable on human cruelty in the Jack Ketchum tradition...

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

10/21/2010

3/5

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Kenneth K

Oct 5

It was good for the first hour. Then it wasn't.

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Paul B

Sep 8

Very watchable, if slow paced morality tale. I enjoyed it, but don't expect Apocalypse Now action sequences.

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Garry A

@heavyg Jul 30

Brian Cox's character is believable as an older gentleman who seeks out justice for his murdered dog. The scene that stood out the most was where he described the horrific way his wife and young son were killed.

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Dave C

Jun 22

Better than I thought, yet also not quite as good as I'd hoped. There are some great cast members in the mix. Solid enough story that we've seen more violent and action-packed versions of before, but this is good because of BC's character, and the time given to him.

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Axel B

01/11/2025

Its like a Hallmark revenge movie. Allright but nothing special.

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Jeremy A

10/22/2024

Ok little flick. I expected more violence... 3.5*

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Synopsis

An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.

Director: Trygve Allister Diesen, Lucky McKee
Producer: Steve Blair, Trygve Allister Diesen, Norman M. Dreyfus
Screenwriter: Stephen Susco
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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