Amanhecer Violento

"Red Dawn" (from 1984) is a solid entry in the war movie genre. It's a genre I'm not a big fan of, but one which can provide a needed break of mindless action in between all those talkative dramas and rom coms out there. It's well made and offers a plausible fictional scenario for the action. Good scenery abounds as well. I thought that it was well acted and had emotion and depth, not becoming too shallow or hokey, though the dialogue is sparse. It's not earth shattering though, as war is war, and there are only so many ways to tell that story. But I would recommend this film if you are looking for something of this persuasion. I do not see this as a political piece or propaganda for any side at all. I see it as a film about humans and what they sometimes do. My rating 7/10.