Red 2 [Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD]

This movie was a lot of fun.Most sequels never live up to the original. In my opinion, Red 2 is much better than the first movie. What I liked most was the mix of comedy and action. It was consistent throughout the movie and everything blended smoothly.Synopsis: Frank Moses/Willis has a new life with his girlfriend Sarah/ML Parker but is sidetracked when the government puts out a hit on him and Marvin/Malkovich and declares them terrorist. Apparently Frank and Marvin had some involvement regarding a project during WWII called "Nightshade." Moses and crew are thrust into a wild ride across the planet to fix everything.Action: Fight scenes are great and well done. An excellent car chase. Several gun battles. All the main actors in this movie get their chance to shine.I really enjoyed watching VIctoria/Mirren. She totally kicks butt and can handle her guns. Han/Byung-hun Lee adds a little KungFu action.Acting/Writing: Most of the time I separate acting and writing. Not this time. Usually, when a lot of top notch actors get together, the movie suffers in many other areas, especially writing. Not in this movie. Everyone worked well together. Everyone got their funny moments and there were plenty. Unlike a lot of movies I have watched recently, this movie did not have to rely upon vulgarity nor profanity.Family friendly: Very little cursing. Lots of killing/shooting/fighting. No nekkid people nor sexual stuff. So, basically the violence is the worst.If I had to pick one negative about this movie it would be Sarah/Parker. I found her to be a wee bit annoying. She seemed out of place.This movie is well worth the rental. One of the better movies I have seen this year. I rarely give 5 stars to a movie, However, since this movie shines above the competition with great acting/writing/action, it is getting the full 5.

Fun movie.

Take a million bullets, several chases, a dozen twists, a plot that races along at a hundred miles an hour, some subtle humour (watch for the Hopkins scene with reference to Silence of the Lambs,) and some superb action driven by great actors and actresses (Malkovich and Hopkins are outrageously good, and Mirren is just pure class - with a touch of psychopath), and oh what fun this film is. A rare treat that is actually better than the original and for my money far better than many of its genre.

Romantic departure with old friends.

This was cued up after RED, as the first one in the pairing was a delightfully ridiculous romp with lovely acting.Bruce Willis - while still not quite believable as retired - is lovely as ever.Helen Mirren, ups her game as wonderfully efficient with any weapons and the most adult of the hypothetical retired adults.John Malkovich is amazing as an unhinged, sometimes unwilling part of the team.That's not enough yet? How about the legend Anthony Hopkins.A great, silly diversion.

Excellent movie

Love Bruce Willis and the movie is funny and great.

Fun and entertaining. A great cast.