We were able to attend an advanced screening of Red Dawn last night at the Dole Cannery in Honolulu. We did have to wait in line for a couple hours but I don't mind since we got in for free.
I literally had no expectations for the movie. I've seen a trailer for it like twice but didn't really know what it was about. After my husband reminded me who was in it, I still had no idea what it was about, just that Chris Hemsworth and Josh Peck was in it. For some reason I thought it was about aliens. (NOT about aliens)
The movie was not as violent as I thought it would be. It was exciting and yet had it's touching moments as people Andes together through the crazy takeover. I was surprised that I laughed during the movie. I guess I was expecting it to be more serious and intense. It did have intense movies but not so much that I felt like I had to cringe or cover my kids' eyes...ok MY eyes!
I would totally recommend this as a date movie. Enough action for the guys (girls that love action) and just a little bit of a love story for the girls. It was a good balance. The main point of the movie is to band together to defend their homes.
I didn't know it was a remake of an old movie but after watching this, I kinda want to see the original. (but then again I think it won an award for most violence...but in the 80's so I don't know, I probably will)