Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Red Dawn

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)



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