Amanda Plummer, Angela Bettis, Ashley Laurence

A reclusive man sets out for justice and redemption when three troublesome teens kill his dog for no good reason.

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R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Lucky McKee, Trygve Allister Diesen

Release Date: January 20, 2008

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DVD Release Date: October 28, 2008

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  • September 9, 2009
    A pretty standard revenge drama although Brian Cox's genuinely sympathetic character as well as his outstanding performance set this one apart.
  • May 4, 2009
    Cox's performance is more than enough to make the film worthwhile.
  • April 14, 2009
    A well-made, neo-Western from Norwegian directors. Cox's performance is more than enough to make the film worthwhile.
  • January 8, 2009
    Decent, underplayed revenge drama with some surprisingly quiet themes, but really nothing too outstanding. That whole "monstrous indulged child/permissive parent" device is nothing new, but this at least superimposes it with an interesting protagonist and unfamiliar setting.

    I'...( read more)ve never read the novel, but from what I gather, Jack Ketchum is just kind of a schlocky horror writer. This movie tries to claw above that precipice from time to time, but the lurid and warped ending sells it out. It's not that Red is really subtle, but Lucky McKee has at least made it quiet, which can fool some people into assuming subtlety. Most of the morality/ideology of the film is signposted pretty blatantly by noble ol' Avery, the haunted old hero bereft of dog. If there's one thing worth watching Red for, it's Brian Cox's beyond the call performance, one where he aptly sells a broken down soul who lost his only friend. He gets a little amusingly wild-eyed in the end, but then again, so does the rest of the film; I don't hold him to that. The highlight of Red is a long, aching monologue done in one take, where a stunning amount of balance is struck between what the man is saying and how he is saying it. Brian Cox really deserves more visibility.
  • October 27, 2008
    MY FULL REVIEW
  • November 4, 2009
    This is something original and hits hard considering society's tussle with youngsters at the moment. An ageing former solider leads a quite life following tragic events very few could live with, his only companion and comfort is a lovely old dog called Red. When Red is disgracef...( read more)ully killed by a senseless youth he looks for justice as the small town people close ranks around him. Brilliant acting from the lead character and the back story of what happened to the man's family is so tragic.

    This isn't a fast paced movie, the drama carries most of the plot, and there are one or two low level action scenes of note to help with the flow. The story does keep you a little annoyed by the lack of justice, and you do find yourself having to be a little patient at times, none-the-less worth a look.
  • October 27, 2009
    Cox is superb, as always.
  • September 1, 2009
    "Red" is a slow-moving and meditative drama punctuated with sudden explosions of violence.The acting by Brian Cox is phenomenal,the supporting cast is also splendid.Overall,"Red" is a sad and beautiful story about a man and his dead dog. The ending is amazing and it makes you rea...( read more)lly feel for Ludlow and if it all was worth it. Surprisingly a very good film with a well developed story, characters and the performances again are top notch.
  • August 23, 2009
    a film to ensight rage at the youth of today lol
  • July 8, 2009
    brian cox in another winning role as a small town shop keeper, while fishing with his loyal dog, gets hasseld by 3 youths, and eventually, one of them shoots his dog, off he goes,after tracking him down,toget a explanation,but after kid denies it in front of rich father, he want...( read more)s proper answers, and what starts with seeing what the law says, turns to getting him beyond the law,and tactics, what feels like a tv movie is well made, it runs along nicely, its well directed, and cox commands the screen, especially in one telling scene, like clint in grand torino, hes not taling any shit, just a little lessracism

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August 3, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The film's climax ultimately seems less an example of its protagonist's irrational fury than of cockeyed storytelling. full review

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