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Not as good as I was anticipating. A few good jokes and fight scenes, but the script was bland and the visuals looked fake. An all star cast but no substance to the story or characters.

Charming stars but a generic script- Red Notice feels too bland to be anything memorable, but does have its moments. First off, how can you not love the cast for this movie? Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot- clearly everyone knew that was going to be a win. The film has a lot of funny jokes spread throughout, and it's surprisingly shot very well. The action scenes are well choreographed, although familiar, and I will have to say in a technical aspect this film was really well done- as well as the visual designs, set pieces, and costumes throughout. As for the films story and screenplay though, I am far less thrilled. This film is just about the most generic action movie i've ever seen, like every heist film, Indiana Jones and James Bond had a baby- and it can be enjoyable at times, but it feels so empty all the same, and hardly makes for the potential a cast like this could have had in a film. The story is overdone, and there are so many formulaic and cliche attributes and twists that it can simply just be frustrating at times. It's quite baffling that a reported 200 million went into a film directed by the guy who did Rampage- by far one of the worst action films I can recall in recent memory- and yet it was done, and here it is? Do I think this film was worth the 200 million, absolutely not! Did it have its moments, sure. It's not a total bore, it had its fun parts, and it knew what its strengths were. In the end, Red Notice is not anything memorable or terrific. It could have been worse knowing what I have seen this director's previous works, but it just felt rather mediocre, in long of something special it never could quite grasp.

My Rating: 4.6/10.

This is a plain fun adventure comedic action movie that boasts fun performances from Reynolds, Johnson and Gadot. Entertaining while it lasts, with enough twists along the way to keep you invested... And that's all. A formulatic fun and feel-good Netflix movie. While I have seen better ones (and this could have been better), it plays safe and never bores. Deserves a watch.

This movie is JUST like 'Fast and the Furious'.... it's just another generic action/adventure movie, made by a lifeless corporation, in order to turn over a profit.... the movie isn't made to teach the viewer anything.... it's not made to make the viewer see life differently, or to learn a life lesson.... the movie is LITERALLY just made to turn a profit. It's really the WORST kind of movie.... the script is cobbled together by an assembly-line of writers, and the cast isn't chosen because they are good actors or because they can bring the character on script to life.... no no.... the cast is chosen because they will bring in the most viewers, regardless of whether or not the movie is actually worth seeing.

In summation, 'Red Notice' ISN'T worth seeing, and it brings you about as much enjoyment as any of the supremely generic 'Fast and the Furious' movies. Not recommended. 5/10.

Yet another bland action film graces our screens. Yet another lifeless and emotionless story finds its way into production. That is what Red Notice is, a B class movie with some big name actors to beef it up a notch. Going in I had mixed feelings, I'm a fan of Dwayne and Ryan so was excited to see them together but I also watched the trailer which didn't excite me in any way. With Dwayne you know what you're getting, a big dude who brute forces his way through walls and people and sometimes has a quirky remark or two. With Ryan you get his quick wit and style of comedy that's made him hugely successful but even with all that it just seems so off. The "Jokes" feel forced and the action is cookie cutter predicable nonsense that feature no wow moments, atleast not for me. The story goes nowhere and other people mention "twists and turns" but I was so zoned out I couldn't care if it turned out the actual queen of Britain appeared in the film and she was the master thief. Overall a poor story, poor action and only barely saved by throwing in some decent actors. In my opinion it's a film you put on in the background while you sit on your phone.

I really want to like this movie. My main issue is Ryan Reynolds. Can't be portray anything else other than Van Wilder? He's the same in every single movie he does.

Tired.

One would think that Ryan Reynolds would have learnt his lessons from the shambolic mess that was the Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021), in that a great cast doesn't not necessarily equate to a well-received film unless it is backed up by good writing.

Three of the biggest global superstars combine in 'Red Notice', Netflix's biggest production till date. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars as an FBI profile tracking down Ryan Reynolds' character, one of the most wanted art thieves in the world. 'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot features as the mysterious 'Bishop' a legendary art thief who is considered a myth created law enforcement officers to hide their incompetence.

Unfortunately, rather that gelling well together, the three superstars get in each other's way consistently. Ryan Reynolds does deliver some good laughs with his witty dialogues in the first half, but the jokes wear thin in the second portion and completely fizzle out by the climax. The 'Tango & Cash' dynamic the director was trying to construct between him and Johnson fall apart due to poor, one dimensional dialogues given for the Rock's character and a lack of imagination with regards to physical comedy.

Buddy-cop movies like Central Intelligence (2016) and Hobbs & Shaw (2019) worked primarily because the characters had well-written back-stories that the audience can buy into, backed up with witty writing and well thought-out and expansive physical comedy. Unfortunately, Red Notice falters on all three fronts.

The character back stories and motivations are flat and uninventive and make only a superficial impact on the audience. The McGuffin effect the 'artifact' they are chasing throughout the movie creates is laughable at best, such is the ease with which they track the 'clues' and finally get to it. Gal Gadot is criminally underutilized and hits every 'femme fatale' trope to a tee.

British-Indian actress Ritu Arya plays the classic bungling, inept Interpol officer chasing these dreaded art thieves across all the fancy locales in the world one can think of. There is also a surprise cameo that makes you feel for the celebrity rather than take you by surprise.

And ultimately that is the true failure of 'Red Notice'. It completely fails to catch the audience by surprise at any portion in the tedious 1 hour and 58 minutes spent sitting through this dumpster fire.

It is a travesty that three of the biggest names in action were brought together only to achieve such disastrous results. Not recommended!

Red Notice is what happens when a streaming giant (Netflix) just throws a stupid sum of money ($200 million apparently), at making a movie when they have A-listers but no script or plot worth a note.

This is unashamedly a blend of everything all at once thrown together to see what sticks. As others have noted, the Rock plays the Rock and Ryan Reynolds plays Ryan Reynolds. Unfotrtunately I find both pretty annoying. Gal Gadot seems to be having a ball playing a character more on the wrong side of the tracks than is normal for her. And there we go.... the usual exocic locations and cities are visited for mere minutes just to tick them off. Lots of CGI and bad jokes.

You can see the executives sitting around a table deep in Netflix HQ saying, "...yes but we have $200 million so we can make a spy movie AND a comedy AND an adventure film!" We even get generic looted Nazi treasure at the end in a blatant Indiana Jones rip off.

It is not awful, you can pass some time with this movie, it is just amazing the money spent on it and the blandness of the result. This is what modern Hollywood now proudly delivers us as 'original material'.

Disappointing 5/10.

Its certainly not a difficult movie. This is the type of movie you would watch when you have absolutely no energy to do anything after a long day. Making a easy movie is an art on its own. So all in all, no this is not a 'good' movie, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it.

5/10: not good, but has its purpose.

Unbelievable that this cost Netflix $200 million to make because you wouldn't know it from watching. An utterly bland and generic scavenger hunt film, in which a trio travel the world, hunting for Cleopatra's faberge eggs (a made up plot point for the movie). Lots of exotic locations and money spent on the CGI dominated action typically involving fires and explosions, but made with a 12 certificate so very family orientated, lacking the crucial bite of a Bond or Bourne. The Rock is a little bland, Gal Gadot limited, and a wisecracking Ryan Reynolds the only mildly entertaining part of this. As for the cameo at the climax - no thanks!

Apparently this film had the biggest-ever Netflix budget. I'm guessing most of it went on the stars' pay, because in other respects this feels like what it is - essentially a TV movie. It had already put us in mind of Muppets Most Wanted even before it reached the Gulag (a comparison entirely to this film's disadvantage) and, unless I'm very much mistaken the bullfighting scene was modelled on an old Bugs Bunny cartoon. Gal Gadot demonstrates that she doesn't really have leading lady charisma; the lads do their best, working their personas hard, and the script isn't awful; but what's missing is any sense that any of it matters in the slightest to anyone.

The action-comedy genre is hard to pull off. Comparing this with a successful example, Hobson & Shaw, yes, you need good stars, good banter, and fancy locations don't hurt. To that point, Red Notice does okay. But you also need plenty of convincing action, and a reason for the action that makes sense and that the audience cares about; and you need not to rely too much on CGI rather than real stunts and location shooting. Those are the things where it falls short.

(If those comments about locations sound contradictory, put it this way: in this case the cameras have been to some nice locations, but I'm not sure that the stars went with them.)

The movie is just there. Good action. Tries to be funny but all jokes are like internet comments some you chuckle on. Things just happen coz it happens. Worth a watch if you have nothing else to watch or you are busy doing stuff while it runs in background.

I was looking forward to watch this movie, but i was really disappointed after seeing it.

There is nothing new to say about this film, its a routine action movie, nothing special.

Its twists are so predictable and story is so generic, feels like a movie that has been seen multiple times already. Can be avoided or can be just played in the back ground.

This fits right in with the likes of Extraction and The Old Guard and other in a seemingly growing list of Netflix original action flicks that are full of flash but devoid of lasting substance. Red Notice is a fun movie, that's about it. There are moments of straight up laughs and then others of groanworthyness. The acting isn't exactly a spectacle, the effects are REALLY bad at times and the movie suffers from being a little too meta for its own good without properly committing to it, which really undercuts a lot of the plot movements. If this would've gone into full on meta, parodying the ridiculous action movies of the time and being self aware and referential it could've been a really fun romp. Instead it goes into half measures that feel more distracting than anything.

Again, it's a fun watch and I don't regret the time spent but it's all fluff from start to ridiculous finish. It does kinda veer into Crystal Skull territory near the end (not aliens so much as just the overall vibe and stylings) which was a problem. Still fun though!

There was no chemistry whatsoever between Ryan and Dwayne. Dialogues are extremely drab, making the interactions boring. Heists, heirlooms, counter plots are getting old. Gal Gadot was decent in her role. Dwayne looked disinterested and was just going through the motions. In short there wasn't anything new to remember this movie for.

5/10 - stunning cinematography and some massive star wattage may be enough for some viewers, but unfortunately there is not too much of interest in this big-budget streaming hit.

Worst combination of actors in the movie. Famous actors / actress with super hero movie complex but worst actors.

Screenplay is another worst part in the heist.

Nothing new full of plagiarism even had to go with the Indiana Jones Nazi link. The so called twist was so predictable and would have been a real twist if it didn't happen as everybody who watched it should have seen it coming.

It is decent fun but any votes over 7 are really at it though some have mentioned the never seen the twists coming hahaha that explain more about the viewer than the movie.

Red notice is filled with action-comedy clichés, and doesn't fulfill it's potential. Clearly, a lot of money has gone into production of this movie. Beautiful scenery and locations aswell as CGI. However, every character is imensely shallow, and does not leave the viewer with more than a bunch of awkward one-liners. With more clever writing, and character work, this movie could be a whole lot better.

I have been looking forward to this movie ever since it was announced.

1) Great cast 2) action movie 3) Netflix Production

It checked all the boxes for me. The movie started out promising, I like Ryan Reynolds but he is horrible in this movie. He plays the same character over and over, in this movie picture Deadpool meets Indiana Jones. The plot is really dumb and the plot twists are so predictable. Bottom line, big budget and great actors don't equal a good movie.

Once again Hollywood makes a movie filled with the tropiest of Tropes! So predictable. Fake physics, Gal Gadot as a super know everything do every.thing thief and the Rock as a Super Dense FBI guy. And as always Ryan Reynolds has to carry the workload. Ok to watch if you have exhausted the Netflix archives!