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Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

Lucky Mckee's Red is Brian Cox's shining, monumental, jewel performance of a lifetime. The excellent UK man has constantly wowed us in endless supporting roles (X Men 2, Troy, Manhunter, to name a few). Here he gets to sink his teeth into a well written lead role, and he is a revelation. He plays Avery Ludlow, a quiet old gentleman who minds his own business and is content to live out his years in a small town, with only the company of his old mutt, Red. When a trio of young rich punks, (led by Neol Fischer in a performance of sociopathic savagery), heartlessly shoot his old dog for no other reason than their own amusement, something snaps in Avery. The heartbreaking tragedy in his family history (delivered to us in a monologue by Cox that will bring your knees to the floor before the tears get there, and is his best work I've ever seen) is suddenly pushed to the forefront of his mind, and he seeks retribution. After burying Red, he figures out where the bullet came from, tracks down the punks, two of which are from an affluent family, and begs for them to admit what they did, and apologize to him. Things take a difficult turn when not only is the lead punk completely belligerent and unwilling to atone, but his scumbag prick father (Tom Sizemore coated in his usual hopped up, camouflage jacket of sleaze), is just as much uncooperative as his kid. This leaves Avery to raise the stakes, and find other ways to get the resolution he deserves. He uses the killing of his dog as an outlet for the rage, sadness and anger that he has clearly suppressed for much of his life, finding some peace within himself by pursuing truth and in a way, eventually revenge. It's not a revenge themed film though. All he sets out to do is get an apology and make sure they get disciplined. But things get way, way out of control in a blistering final confrontation. Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, and Amanda Plummer have great white trash cameos, and Kim Dickens is lovely as a sympathetic reporter who befriends, and in a way falls in love Avery. Animal lovers be warned: the scene where Red dies packs such a punch you will feel sick. I cried. But don't let that deject you from checking out this wonderful, unique film that takes a pulpy premise that could have descended into Death Wish style mayhem, and gives it a tender, complex, human approach that really makes it something special.

Two men, Trygve A. Diesen and Lucky McKee have taken writer Jack Ketchum's endearing novel and created an equally touching movie. What's surprisingly interesting is Brian Cox, an established actor who is known for his more boisterous, authoritarian and commanding roles gives a superb tour-de-force, in this film. Playing retired gentleman Avery Ludlow who's quiet peaceful and uneventful life is interrupted by the senseless killing of his beloved pet dog. The dog's name " RED " is also the title of this story which is about a trio of cold hearted teen-age boys who are responsible for the murderous act. Mr. Ludlow hopes the boys will eventually grow up and confess to the crime, but is disappointed when they don't and instead take shelter in a wealthy father's powerful status and influence. He is therefore prompted to seek justice on his own. The movie is all about his gallant efforts. In addition the audience will be deeply impressed by the acclaimed performance given by Brian Cox. After watching him and the other cast members such as Noel Fisher, Tom Sizemore and Robert Englund, one will conclude this is one great film which should earn it, a special place among the modern Classics. ****

A very thoughtful, well-acted and well-written film. I didn't expect to like this movie but it immediately drew me in. Brian Cox is brilliant in his under-played rage and grief. It was very real to me because that's how most people, especially men, grieve--privately. But his gentleness and his willingness to forgive intrigued me and drew me into his character. I had not read the book, so I was further pulled into the movie when the plot starts twisting around his attempts at going about things 'the right way'...and how much insanity he encounters with THAT approach. But not nearly as much insanity as he runs into just trying to get an apology...And, I loved the ending. For a seemingly low-budget film, this one overcomes all the glitz that money can buy with something fairly rare these days--SUBSTANCE.

While fishing in Miller's Band with his dog Red, the lonely widower and owner of a small general store Avery Ludlow (Brian Cox) is surrounded by three teenage thieves seeking money and without any reason, one of them shoots Red on the head. Avery investigates the empty cartridge and finds the owner of the shotgun Danny McCormack (Noel Fisher), his brother Harold (Kyle Gallner) and their friend Pete Doust (Shiloh Fernandez). Avery seeks out Danny's father Michael McCormack (Tom Sizemore) that is a corrupt businessman expecting excuses and punishment for the boys, but he finds an arrogant man that does not pay attention to his complaints about the cruelty of Danny to his dog. He decides to sue Danny using his friend and lawyer Sam Berry (Richard Riehle), but Mr. McCormack uses his political influence to obstruct justice. The reporter Carrie Donnel (Kim Dickens) makes a program for TV showing the cruelty of the offender and how justice does not work, but again Mr. McCormack affects her work. However, Avery does not give up of his quest for justice.Yesterday I saw the trailer of "Red" and I liked what I saw, so I decided to watch this movie expecting to see a sort of "Death Wish". However the story is a powerful drama with a complex lead character performed by the veteran Brian Cox. In this regard, it is great to see the quest for justice of an old man against the corrupt system ruled by money and influence. The cast is superb, with Noel Fisher perfect in the role of the mean Danny, and Tom Sizemore in an awesome performance in the role of the patriarch of a dysfunctional family. Unfortunately the conclusion is not well resolved and quite pointless. The Brazilian title misleads the viewer, giving a wrong idea of the plot. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Rastros de Vingança" ("Tracks of Revenge")