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Written November 23, 2012
Should they have remade this classic?

by Foskeylady

I admit I had my doubts...this is a classic movie for me and with Patrick Swayze no longer with us, I felt this was doomed from the get go. My husband wanted to see it, so I went along for the ride and I have to say I was impressed, I thought it was a well made movie. They didn't try to "replace" the original, but they did make references which was nice. Anyways, long story short, with all the crap movies being made anymore, I liked this movie, it wasn't over the top it was a nice basic action movie.
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Written December 10, 2012
Awesome action Awesome Movie

by goalrobber10

This movie is an awesome movie. All the action kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Great acting + Great story line + all the action = Amazing Movie!
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Written December 9, 2012
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Not as good as the original, but didn't expect it to be. Lots of good action, but in places they just make things so fast that you can't really see what's going on (like getting car sick). I enjoyed the movie and recommend going to see it.
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Written November 22, 2012
Not Happy

by The Real Truth

Should have never done a remake of this classic. Bad acting and b list actors make this a waste of your time and money. If you have to see this wait for DVD. Rating 3 out of 10.
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Written November 22, 2012
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did a real good job on this movie. not like the old one. but i like the old the most. still a good movie go and see it. .
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Written November 22, 2012
very entertaining.

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Overall, the film was very good. There were several moments where I felt my heart rate increased because the next scenes were so unpredictable. The acting was solid, and you really got an image of "bad" in the bad guys. It's a great film that boosted my pride in being an American and the sense of resolve for those fighting for their home town.
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Written November 23, 2012
Red Dawn

by susielily1

I really enjoyed this film. Loved Josh hutcherson and will see all of his movies. Really enjoyed everything about it. Defin. going to get it once it gets released on dvd so i can watch it again and again.

Josh Hutcherson u were awesome keep up the good work:)
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Written December 2, 2012
"War is ugly"

by Don Sabatino

Overall this was a fun movie that you could take your kids to, but in my oppinion thats not what a war movie about being invaded on our own soil should be. I get that this is a remake, but they couldv'e taken this new script as an opportunity to really get intense with the building up of the characters (so you actually care about them), and the action itself. Its just a little more unbeleivable when youre watching a war take place where everyone is pretty, and dies without actually bleeding. Im not saying I wanted it to be like Saving Private Ryan, but it needed more grit and realism. For a subject that isn't all that unbeleivable they certainly made it seem as tho it was. That being said: it was still a fun movie.
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Written December 12, 2012
Standard reboot that does not live up to the original, but still entertains.

by Lordbowler

The original Red Dawn will never be surpassed in the minds of those who saw it in theaters or soon after it came out on DVD/VHS. In order for any reboot to surpass the original, it has to hit every high mark which is nearly impossible.

That being said, this movie on its own was an enjoyable, with good acting, and good effects.

I enjoyed the whole cast, but would have liked to see more character development and a darker, grittier storyline. But, it was enjoyable, with a few unexpected plot turns that made it stand out from the original.

My only major disappointment with this movie is that it did not give the viewer anytime on the other side. We go almost no character development on the enemies and collaborators, which would have deepened the story. It was a waste of a few good actors who portrayed characters who fell on the other side for various reasons. Even this was explored more in the original movie.

I would still give this movie a strong 3.5 stars
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Written December 3, 2012
Better than the first

by Eric Colclasure

even though I liked the first one but it was set up as a country setting, the new one with the more updated graphics and in the suburbs was really good. All Liberal demectates need to see what is going to happen to our country if we keep going down the current path.
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So-so
Written December 1, 2012
RED POOP

by swaymbsc

I thought this movie was going to suck and it kinda did. It wasn't as horrible as I thought it was going to be. One thing is for sure, Chris Hemsworth is no Patrick Swayze. Terrible casting and cheesy one liners. Not nearly as good as the original.
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Written November 24, 2012
Ron Playero

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A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers. The acting of Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson great.I also like the the bond brother in the movie RED DAWN is great remake of 80 s classic but the first Red Dawn with Patrick Swayze & C. Thomas Howell fighthing the with invading Soviet forces feel more real back 80 s.
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Written November 27, 2012
Awesome

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This was a Great movie to watch with friends.. It has a lot of action and just enough funniest that an action movie needs. Loved the actors and the acting., All around a great movie..
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So-so
Written November 26, 2012
Wait for pay per view

by ralpha2569

There was a lot of action. The story was just ok. You get sucked into the action before you really know anyone though. Ending kinds sucked. I would wait for this to come out on pay per view.
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Written November 25, 2012
Offensive to Spokane Natives

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The first fail of this movie is being based in Spokane, Washington, but being filmed in Michigan. The second fail is this film being played in Spokane, Washington. As a Spokane resident it is offensive to watch a film based in Spokane, but not seeing Spokane. The acting was not very good. Josh Peck? He had his prime in Drake & Josh. Chris Hemsworth delivered the best performance in this movie, with the other characters being no-name actors or people introduced too late in the film to care. And although this is all up to an individuals opinion, I also felt the vulgarity was extreme. I'm a high school student and I heard more vulgarity in this movie than I have in the last two weeks of school. Which if you know anything about the mouths of teenagers these days, is saying a lot. So ultimatley, I say this is cheesy due to the acting, annoying due to the extreme overuse of the s word, and offensive to anyone who has any sense of pride in being a Spokanite. Wait for DVD!
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arabbunton The old red dawn movie was dope, but this new one is doper #forreal

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brittaniboora A loud plane flys over my house and I immediately think its the North Koreans coming to bomb us..yeah ive watched red dawn too many times..

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