Review of Reds (1981) by Mark N — 02 Mar 2008

I found it interesting that this was rated PG, yet some form of the word "fuck" was said at least five times. It's better as a historical film rather than a romance. I do believe they are in love at the end, but really all you see before that in their relationship is constant fighting and mood swings, showing that they truly weren't actually making each other happy, which certainly isn't love.

All lead performances were good. Nicholson's performance was stellar, and even Gene Hackman plays a small role here as well. But the real brilliance of the film comes with the script and the historical displays, combined with great directing.