The feature film "Red" directed by Robert Schwentke was shot based on the eponymous comic book. It just turned out he came out much less bloody and more funny, unlike the print version, but he did not lose a drop to her. Action is a kind of variation of "Old Man-Robbers", but in the Hollywood manner with its inherent scope. Of course, one of the strengths of the film "Red" - the first-size actors, led by Bruce Willis.
Briefly about the plot
The life of a retired CIA agent, Frank Moses, is not rich in bright events. He spoils boring everyday life by telephone with a pleasant and responsive girl from the Pension Fund, morning exercises and walks. However, such a lull happens, as you know, before a strong storm. Soon, the agent past reminds Frank of himself. He was assassinated by a group of mercenaries. Having hastily dealt with them, he rushes to save his interlocutor. Along the way, Frank finds out that they “ordered” not him alone, but the entire special group.
Former colleagues are back in business, and they are not afraid of the laws of physics. The heroes of the film easily dodge bullets, get out safe and sound from skirmishes and fights. The audience is more than pleased to look at all this chaos, and actors of the first magnitude starred in the film "Red".
Bruce willis
Bruce Willis was invited to the role of the main character in the action movie, which is not surprising, because in this case, as they say, he “ate the dog”. His character Frank Moses is retired, but does not get bored and is ready to rush into battle at any moment. He lives completely alone in a huge house and entertains himself with conversations with an employee of the Pension Fund. This time, B. Willis slightly distanced himself from his role as a lone hero and easily began to work in a team, showing a maximum of irony.
John Malkovich
John Malkovich, the legend of world cinema and two-time Oscar nominee, once again showed his wide acting range. The paranoid special agent in his performance is at least unusual. However, the authors of the film managed to avoid cynicism and cruelty in jokes about old age and age.
Heroes do not cause pity, and some generally provoke only envy. As a result, the film is not homerically funny, but moderately funny and ironic. The fact that the actors of "Red" contributed to the successful rental of the tape, there is no doubt.
Morgan Freeman
Former special agent Joe Mathewson (played by Morgan Freeman) is spending his days in a nursing home. The news of the mercenaries does not instill fear in him; he was killed so many times that he had already lost count. Together with Frank, he goes without hesitation, perhaps on his last assignment.
Helen Mirren
It's nice that the project involved not only famous Hollywood actors. “Red” was adorned with its presence by the charming Helen Mirren, who recently has been increasingly attracted to dynamic films with chases and shootings.
Her character is a former unsurpassed sniper Victoria, who assures others and former colleagues that she is completely satisfied with a calm and measured life in retirement, and embroidery and composing bouquets bring satisfaction. However, she is just waiting for the opportunity to "have fun." It is nice to look at a lady who treats cutlery and a machine gun equally well.
"Red": actors and supporting roles
The second tier of actors is not by the level of acting (since it is perfect for the entire cast), but by the plot arrangement it is represented mainly by the antagonists of the main characters. Perhaps the only employee of the Pension Fund performed by Mary-Louise Parker, the owner of two Golden Globes, Tony and Emmy, is perhaps knocked out of the overall picture.
In the role of the Russian spy and longtime admirer of Victoria Brian Cox, a mercenary who is the current agent of the CIA - Karl Urban, his colleagues - Rebecca Pidzhon, US Vice President - Julian McMahon, weapons baron - Richard Dreyfus, archival keeper - Ernest Borgnine.
In 2013, the second part of the film "Red" was released on large screens. The actors involved in the main roles remained the same. In addition, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Anthony Hopkins joined the star train.