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Movie Maven: 'RED 2'

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by Luke Taylor and Euan Kerr

July 19, 2013

RED 2, cast
'RED 2' publicity photo featuring cast, L to R: Byun-hun Lee, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Anthony Hopkins.
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MPR Arts Reporter Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Steve Seel to review RED 2, the sequel to 2010's comic-book-inspired hit. The film stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Byung-hun Lee, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Thewlis and Brian Cox. RED 2 is directed by Dean Parisot.

Euan describes RED 2 as a romantic comedy disguised as an explosion film. "It's patently ridiculous," he says, "but really, really worth seeing." Listen to Euan's full review; you'll also hear a cappella theme music provided by Steve and Jill.

RED 2 is rated PG-13 and is in wide release throughout the region.

MPR's Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis, joins The Current's Morning Show to talk about films every Friday at 8:30 a.m.