RED

Name: RED
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2010-10-13
Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker

2010 | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Die Hard, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$199 million worldwide on a $58 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 370K people sought it out in the past year