Leofwine_draca
RED 2 is a follow up action film which reunites various cast members from the first movie. Once again the joke is that a group of ex-operatives, now suffering from the pangs of advancing old age, are called into action once more when their lives are thrown into danger. To be honest, I preferred COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES which at least had fitfully amusing OAP action.RED 2 makes for pretty soulless entertainment, all big CGI explosions and endless shoot-outs with nary a drop of blood, the latter a deliberate choice to pander to the PG-13 market, of course. It feels superficial and overlong, and it doesn't help that Bruce Willis gives yet another disinterested turn. Still, he's a good deal better than walking facelift Mary-Louise Parker, and the continuing embarrassment that is Helen Mirren.The supporting cast fare a little better here and at least Anthony Hopkins and Brian Cox are making the effort. The less said about Catherine Zeta-Jones, who's made quite the career of appearing in silly, light entertainment Hollywood films, the better. Best of the group is Korean action man Lee Byung-hun (A BITTERSWEET LIFE) who makes something special out of a stock assassin type role. Byung-hun has the most dialogue I've heard from him in an American film and he's funny to boot, as well as being deadly, of course. Some of the action is quite well directed here but the overall result is still lacklustre.
adonis98-743-186503
Red 2 is as good as the first one action packed and full of laughs again from Malkovich. Also there are some new additions on the cast Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Byung Hun Lee & Neal McDonough. The film has Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed, they'll need to survive an army of relentless assassins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to get their hands on the next- generation weapon. The mission takes Frank and his motley crew to Paris, London and Moscow. Outgunned and outmanned, they have only their cunning wits, their old-school skills, and each other to rely on as they try to save the world—and stay alive in the process. Red 2 is as good as the first one with it's original cast returning again and kicking ass all over the place the only thing i didn't liked is that again this film is PG-13 like the first one but still a great movie and entertaining if you hated it the first time a 2nd watch will make it better.
jackmeat
My quick rating - 7,1/10. The over the hill spies are at it again. The first movie was thoroughly enjoyable and I have to say this sequel is on par with the first. Quality action scenes edited together very well to keep the motion going without getting lost. Actors put in enough character to drive the spy-game storyline through enough to make you care about it and not just sit back and watch guns blaze. Anthony Hopkins character was exceptionally well done and was a needed jolt into the flick for sure. It is a rare occasion that you can say the sequel may have been better then the first but.....Well, I will have to let you decide that one. All and all a well made picture.
Python Hyena
Red 2 (2013): Dir: Dean Parisot / Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones: Entertaining yet routine sequel reprising most of the original film's veteran cast. Bruce Willis returns as Frank Moses who is trying to live a quiet life as a result of his relationship from the first film's events. When Marvin appears warning that they are being followed Frank brushes him off. When Marvin's truck explodes in a parking lot Frank doesn't believe he is dead. His assumption is true especially when Marvin turns up again when attempts are made on their lives. Central plot regards a secret operation codenamed Nightshade that regards a nuclear bomb that is hidden somewhere in Moscow. Simple setup becomes progressively detailed with several plot turns and much humour. The climax is clever as intelligence is defeated by wit. Dean Parisot previously directed the underrated Home Fries, also about characters leading double lives. Willis brings forth his sly confidence as Frank who solves the plot but not without many attempts on his life. John Malkovich as Marvin provides much of the humour as he attempts to derail Frank's pull into the clutches of seductive vixens. Mary-Louise Parker as Frank's girlfriend is hilarious seeking excitement despite Frank's protests. Anthony Hopkins appears in a scene stealing key role as someone in an asylum who knows the whereabouts of Nightshade. Catherine Zeta-Jones also steals scenes and must collaborate when the crime becomes too complicated. Often silly action farce most appreciated by those who enjoyed the first film. Score: 6 / 10
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