The remake is a pale and lifeless version of the original, one that fails to conjure any honest to goodness patriotism. However it certainly has a proud to be American vibe with a likable cast that is gung ho to go fight against the bad guys. While many consider the original film to be a classic 80’s flick, it is not necessarily a great film. Yet it is very hard not to get over how bloody bland this by the numbers remake ultimately is.īased on the 1984 film of the same name, America is invaded by a foreign power and it is up to a scrappy group of holdouts to take their country back. You have to go in suspending all belief at the door. The fact is a movie like this cannot be taken seriously in any way shape or form.
Don’t even worry about how this ragtag group of clueless teenagers can become so skilled at weaponry and tactical maneuvers that they become more efficient than the Marines. Forget about the fact that even deep in the woods after several days a cell phone seems to continually have power. Let’s not take into account all the inconsistencies in RED DAWN, the latest remake to hit theatres. When America finds itself under attack, it is up to a scrappy group of teenagers and an Iraq War Veteran to fight the good fight and kick some commie butt.
