Now Playing: Red

I actually watched Red quite some time ago, but just plumb forgot to review it (thanks Jadek).   Here's what I remember, in stream of consciousness mode (which is all i can muster on three hours of sleep).

The actors were great, with the stellar Helen Mirren really standing out (who, I'm pretty sure, went without make-up for most of the movie and was simply divine!).  John Malkovich is his usual crazy self (can that man ever play normal) and, oh, Ernest Borgnine!  Surprise! Also, the charming Brian Cox - if I were forty years older, I'd be swooning.

The actions scenes were pretty good too, the best one you can see in the trailer, the dialogue is quippy and the plot has enough twists to actually keep you interested in between the blow-em-up scenes.  I liked it, but the reason it stands out is because of the premise, which is so much better executed than that other movie (which wasn't bad to begin with).  4 out of 5 stars.