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Had a chance to watch an old favorite and compare it to a recent remake.
Drama- Red Dawn (1984). The original. Patrick Swayze (Jed Eckert), C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson and Charlie Sheen (Matt Eckert.) Some of the acting was sketchy but the story line is believable (for the time period) and the performances from Swayze and Ron O'Neal (Col. Ernesto Bella) more than make up for some of the one dimensional characters performances. It has stood the test of time well in my opinion. Available at Blockbuster.
Drama- Red Dawn (2012). The remake (almost). This movie shares some of the same plot points of the 1984 movie but takes its own course. First off, I didn't like the new Matt Eckert (Charlie Sheen's part) in this movie. His character in this movie was played a little bit too selfish and whiny (don't know if that was an acting style choice or just writing but that character spoiled some of the movie for me.) Chris Hemsworth (in Swayze's role) was very good and believable. Lots of good plot twists and more action in this movie. I took it for what it was worth and feel it is worth a rent. Available at Blockbuster.
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bunch of random cars and bikes.
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