Red Dawn (1984) Reviews

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Starring:
Patrick SwayzeC. Thomas Howell, (more)
Director(s):
John Milius
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Category:
Action / Adventure
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Joseph S.

Russians on American soil ...are you kidding me?! This movie is a classic. To watch it is to love it.

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Brian S.

Surprisingly good and eerily realistic. Not sure what I was expecting, but was very impressed. Highly recommended.

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Tammy B.

Another awesome 'brat pak' of the '80's movie. Good story and of course excellent cast.

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Shirley D.

I think this movie gives us all something to think about it could happen right here in the US

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J. C.

the film is good, really good for what it is. Movies with premises like this definatly werent made back then. and to see so many actors who would go on and mke a name for themselves, it almost seems ...
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the film is good, really good for what it is. Movies with premises like this definatly werent made back then. and to see so many actors who would go on and mke a name for themselves, it almost seems worthy enough to put in a time capsule. But what id really like to see is them make a remake of this movie wwith the special effects we have now. it couldve added to the realism that is the one area where this movie fell short. which is funny cuz i give it major kudos for realism. anyway. great movie.
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Bill P.

The movie is a little dated. (Commies vs the West). I found it is highly unlikely that a half dozen adolescents could pull off the commando type military engagements they playout in the movie. ...
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The movie is a little dated. (Commies vs the West). I found it is highly unlikely that a half dozen adolescents could pull off the commando type military engagements they playout in the movie. Also there was no explanation for why the Cubans turned out to be the good guys and the Russians (Reds) the bad guys. I didn't find this objectionable, just odd. If you are interested in high camp, cold war stuff, this is for you. But beware, it is not realistic at all....just camp.
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Bradley J.

It is a bit far feched to think that the Cubans and Russians could get heavy atirlley into CO without anyone knwoing it but this is a movie. I liked it becuase it shows the American sprit, the rebel ...
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It is a bit far feched to think that the Cubans and Russians could get heavy atirlley into CO without anyone knwoing it but this is a movie. I liked it becuase it shows the American sprit, the rebel sprit and a buch of commies get whacked.
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mr_fuzzy_ones

The red score and cold war was at its highest in the early 80's, I remember the nuke drills at school. Lookijng back though I would say that we as a nation were niave to believe that a thing such as ...
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The red score and cold war was at its highest in the early 80's, I remember the nuke drills at school. Lookijng back though I would say that we as a nation were niave to believe that a thing such as what is depicted in this movie could happen. I am glad that I saw this one again to remind me of how much better actors the stars in this film have become since. I will say with out a doubt that this movie sucks.
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Kip C.

I just recently watched this film on a plane ride back from Mexico, it was alright. not a girl movie but then again my husband rented it. Better than the crap they play on the plane.

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Louis G.

This movie is sick, i wonder wat would have happened if the soviets invaded america, i play the game freedom fighters and thats about when the soviets invade manhattan in New York!

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