RED ***½

Robert Schwentke directed this Action/Comedy Watch Preview. Cast: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox, Julian McMahon, Richard Dreyfuss. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence and brief strong language. Running time is one hour and fifty-one minutes.

Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA's top agents – but the secrets they know just made them the Agency's top targets. Now marked for assassination, they must use all their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers.

This was an unexpected and very pleasant surprise. It has the right balance of comedy, action, plot and cast for a top notch entertainment experience.  I really can't see how you could have made a film of the genre any better. It won't win any awards and you'll probably forget about it shortly after seeing it, but while you're watching you'll be very entertained. See it, you'll like it. Theatres/Times.