Review of RED 2 (2013) by Motcritic — 02 Dec 2013

When evaluating something, the most important is to realize what is the intended purpose of the subject, and considering that, this is a good movie. If you are looking for realism you won't find it here, this is the type of movie made to entertain, to be fun, to have action, and it achieves that just fine.

Characters 8.

While they are based on cliches, I think that is the purpose, they aren't meant to be unique, they are meant to be badass and funny, and they achieve that.

Plot/Story 7.

I think its quite good for the type of movie, it could be better, but it could be much easily worse. While it has some holes, definitely some impossibilities, predictable to some extent but also has some nice twists.

Action 6.

While I think the action sequences are well made, the "enemies" of our heroes are just a little too dumb, you know, the special forces fully equipped grunt that is as skilled as a common soldier...

Comedy 7.

While most of it is simple and obvious, I liked it, its all about being in the mood to watch the movie, if you are not, of course you will only look at it like its all cliche comedy.

Acting 8.

Everyone makes a nice job, Anthony Hopkins makes a great performance.

Special Effects 8.

I could point out a few things that don't look that good, but in overall they are well done.

The soundtrack and sound effects are OK, nothing remarkable or bad to point out.

Just make sure you go watch this movie with the right mood for it, if you do so, then you will have a good time, if not, then don't waste your time.