Red

"RED" stands for "Retired - Extremely Dangerous" :) Of COURSE it does!

This is the story of a Black Ops team from years past who "get the band back together". They're older now but can still get the job done. It's pretty tongue in cheek, and overall really fun.

Mary-Louise Parker ('Weeds') is the only cast member who isn't in AARP. She gets dragged along (kidnapped) for the ride and gets to meet the former members of Frank Moses' team - played by Bruce Willis. The love story between these two is a stretch, but then so is Helen Mirren shooting a machine gun in the snow :)

Lots and lots of great actors show up - we were happy to see Ernest Borgnine - who is not only NOT dead but looks great; as well as Richard Dreyfuss. Dreyfuss plays a bad guy and does it with real relish. Hard to believe he can muster that up but he does a great job.

Morgan Freeman has a lovable role as Willis' best bud. Helen Mirren is just lovely - Martha Stewart by day and Rambo by night.

The plot itself isn't great, the story makes little sense but then who cares. You're not coming to watch a great caper unfold, it's all about the gang. Getting the band back together. The overall movie seems uneven, times when it drags or seems to have bits cut out that leave you wondering "huh?" but those pass and the action and the fun continue. It's not a hugely cerebral movie. But it is lots of fun.

We gave it a clear "3" for a good time. Pueblo Tinseltown was the place, popcorn was hot and fresh, plenty of white cheddar sprinkle cheese and a beautiful, clean theater. Nice time at the movies!