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An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.
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Critics Consensus

This vengeance film leans heavily on attack-and-avenge scenarios but performances by Brian Cox's and Tom Sizemore's take the stink out of any weaker scripting.

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Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times 08/29/2008
4/5
An elegant and deceptively straightforward dramatic thriller. Go to Full Review Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly 08/16/2008
A-
A final quarter sentimental streak clashes with the masochistic pleasure of watching middle America close ranks against a victim who can't even bark in his own defense. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 08/08/2008
C-
Begins promisingly and then swerves into absurdity. Go to Full Review Steve Morrissey Radio Times 07/21/2023
3/5
In a thriller that asks questions about justice and whether the pursuit of it can go too far, Brian Cox brings his usual intensity. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 01/15/2013
A vicious and brutal parable on human cruelty in the Jack Ketchum tradition... Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon 10/21/2010
3/5
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Kenneth K Oct 5 It was good for the first hour. Then it wasn't. See more Paul B Sep 8 Very watchable, if slow paced morality tale. I enjoyed it, but don't expect Apocalypse Now action sequences. See more Garry A @heavyg Jul 30 Brian Cox's character is believable as an older gentleman who seeks out justice for his murdered dog. The scene that stood out the most was where he described the horrific way his wife and young son were killed. See more Dave C Jun 22 Better than I thought, yet also not quite as good as I'd hoped. There are some great cast members in the mix. Solid enough story that we've seen more violent and action-packed versions of before, but this is good because of BC's character, and the time given to him. See more Axel B 01/11/2025 Its like a Hallmark revenge movie. Allright but nothing special. See more Jeremy A 10/22/2024 Ok little flick. I expected more violence... 3.5* See more Read all reviews
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Trygve Allister Diesen

Director

Lucky McKee

Director

Brian Cox

Avery Ludlow

Noel Fisher

Danny McCormack

Tom Sizemore

Michael McCormack

Kyle Gallner

Harold McCormack

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Red (2008) Brian Cox in RED, a Magnolia Pictures release. View more photos

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Synopsis An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.
Director
Trygve Allister Diesen, Lucky McKee
Producer
Steve Blair, Trygve Allister Diesen, Norman M. Dreyfus
Screenwriter
Stephen Susco
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2K
Runtime
1h 35m
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