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So-so
Written November 22, 2012
As Expected

by rmoorlach

Just like the original, do not go to this movie expecting to see anything close to reality. The introductory first few minutes were interesting and something the original movie lacked. This remake was largely true to the original. The original was made while I was in high school so this was my reason for going to see this remake.
I don't plan on seeing it again, although I might rent it when it comes out on DVD.
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Oh No!
Written February 24, 2013
Red Dawn

by tturnbo25

I don't even know why this remake was made. This movie was just terrible. From the lack of character building, the lukewarm plot, and the horrible ending speech. If I wasn't waiting on my meal, since I saw this at fork & dine in Grapevine, I would have walked out. Moreover, come on Hollywood, there are too many great upcoming writers out here. Please,give them a chance, so that the American people can see fresh, new exciting movies again.
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Written December 8, 2012
Red Dawn

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I liked the fact they did not copy the original, keeping the characters names was good. Lots of action, type casting was poor. Having Hemingsworth as the lead and an american did not work for me. I think the movie being a re-make was enough to draw an audience. I enjoyed the story change and the action.
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Written November 24, 2012
Did not suck!

by jbextreme

Red Dawn did NOT suck. They kept the spirit of the original and modernized it. It's still not better than the original but it came close and I liked it a lot even with the changes they made, there are little things from the original that you'll see. Oh, get this kiddies, it's WAY OPEN for a sequel. I think they want to do that so we can see what happens after the conclusion of the original. BTW, "The chair is against the wall"
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Must Go!
Written November 25, 2012
War Action

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It's a must see movie that can actually happen in real life, never know. Life are full of surprises! Very good movie, the old red dawn 84' and this one!
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Written December 3, 2012
Worth seeing, but...

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...not better than the original Red Dawn. The plot, writing, and special effects all made this movie worth seeing. However, Josh Peck was miscast big-time and hurt the movie more than he helped it. The only other complaint of an otherwise pretty good flick was that US military equipment was used instead of Korean hardware...come on, producers...many Americans know the difference.
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So-so
Written December 9, 2012
My daughter loved it.

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I had a date with my 13 year-old daughter and she said she was on the edge of her seat the whole movie. I found it very difficult to suspend disbelief enough to not laugh but at least it kept moving. Though some violence I did not find it inappropriate for her. It seems directed towards teenagers so I guess it hits its mark. All in all it was a good date.
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Must Go!
Written December 14, 2012
Gives the original a run for its money

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This was a very good movie, with really great acting. I was a bit concerned with some of the cast (Connor Cruise) but he earned his way in and did an amazing job as did the rest of the cast.
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Must Go!
Written November 25, 2012
Red Dawn Shines!

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Let me start off by saying I have never seen the original nor am I comparing it to the original. That being said, this movie was incredibly well done. At the beginning they showed everyone in the high school environment and it didnt seem genuine like high school today. But as soon as the first scene was over, its 100% action for the rest of the movie. Chris Hemsworth is the returned home marine older brother to Josh Peck. They gather some of their friends and name themselves the "Wolverines," their school mascot. A lot of gun action, explosions, and it was beautiful. Definitely worth going to the movies for. Red Dawn is one of the best movies out in theaters now.
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So-so
Written November 26, 2012
O K

by lovan1971

Me and my wife went to see it over the weekend.It was ok nowhere near as good as the original.But worth seeing once.
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So-so
Written November 29, 2012
Remake of existing movie

by Koatree

This movie was poorly deleloped when compared with the original although the special effects were better. The movie left too many unanswered questions and many of the incidents were unrealistic. Russia and North korea invading the US? Red China I would believe but North Korea an Russia lack a sufficient population for the task.
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Written November 23, 2012
Red Dawn

by fred1

The best movie I've seen in the last month! We see war torn places on tv from all over the globe but we've never experienced it in our back yard. I hope we never do but this movie gives you a taste of that. The story line and directing are great. The acting is fabulous and the movie is very well done. I wasn't sure I was going to like it but it's much better than the last Bond and Twilight movies. It's a war movie with Chris Helmsworth, already a marine from afganistan, who teaches survivors from the Korean attack how to be smart and take back their land. Chris Helmsworth was in his element in this film; whereas in Snow White & the Huntsman, he was lost. If you are a fan, definitely go!
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Written December 10, 2012
Great movie except for kid (Josh)

by mrsvann05

That boy CANNOT act. I used to see him on Nickelodeon and I must say that he was better there and should stay there. I'm not mad at him for trying but he can't do a serious role. Other than that the movie was actually good.
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Written November 30, 2012
Action Packed, Fun to watch

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Not going to get an Oscar, but I think they did a great job of keeping you interested.
The cast is young and just getting their feet wet, but we all start somewhere. I must say, I enjoyed this film more than I expected to. I took a group of teens, they liked it as well.
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Written November 26, 2012
Pretty Good

by simplyblue7

It's a pretty good movie. The idea of the US being invaded and it's citizens having to defend it is scary but makes for a good story. Plenty of loopholes and some things weren't explained. The original is still a classic and still my favorite but this one isn't so bad and it's worth watching.
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