RED 2

Now a happily contented man indulging his domestic instincts, retired CIA field agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) has settled down with Sarah (Mary-Louise Parker), the much younger woman who fell in love with him after he repeatedly saved her from various attempts on her life by the CIA, FBI and various law enforcement agencies in Red.  But coupled life has gotten rather routine for Sarah, so when Frank’s perennially paranoid former partner Marvin Boggs (John Malkovich) unexpectedly turns up spouting warnings about a plot to take them out, Sarah’s more than ready to listen, despite Frank’s resistance. He’s quickly persuaded, however, when a car bomb kills Marvin, and he’s dragged in for questioning about a clandestine Cold War-era mission called “Nightshade” that he’s suspected of having coordinated. Denying any knowledge, Frank quickly becomes a liability to Pentagon special agent Jack Horton (Neal McDonough), who’s about to finish him off when Marvin turns up very much alive and well-armed, rescuing Frank as they go on the run, with Sarah once again in tow.

That’s what I’m talking about!  Those are the words I muttered to myself after the movie was over.  It makes me happy that Dean Parisot gets what is fun about a movie like this and makes it a lot fun with the help of an all-star high-powered cast.  When I think of a character actor immediately John Malkovich comes to mind and since Red I have been waiting for the sequel so I can enjoy his character yet again.  Similar to the way Johnny Depp enjoys playing Captain Jack Sparrow, I feel Mr. Malkovich enjoys this character as much.  Action comedies are always a fun time, especially when you hand Helen Mirren an automatic weapon and let her loose.  Throw in Byung-hun Lee packing his amazing martial art skills, Catherine Zeta-Jones being her sexy self, and Anthony Hopkins playing a mentally defeated scientist and you have the makings of a great time at the movies.  Women, action, cars, guns, humor, fighting, explosions, and amazing actors, yeah, that’s what makes for a great movie.  Trust me, if you enjoyed Red you’re going to enjoy this movie just as much, and you may even be cheering from your seat with that feeling in your stomach that you wish you could jump into the screen and join in the fun. 

Enjoy the show.  5 out of 5 Helen Mirren ass kicking’s!