Chris Hemsworth brings much-needed grit and "Thor-like" leadership to the role of Jed, managing to elevate some of the clunkier dialogue.
The 2012 remake of attempts to recapture the high-stakes, "what-if" patriotism of the 1984 cult classic by swapping Soviet paratroopers for a North Korean invasion. While it features an impressive cast of future stars—including a pre-Marvel Chris Hemsworth—the film largely struggles to justify its existence, often feeling more like a generic action flick than a meaningful survival story. The Plot: Wolverines 2.0 Red Dawn (2012)
Seeing a young Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan together is a treat for fans of modern pop culture, even if they aren't given much depth to work with. The Lows: Logic and Tone REVIEW: “Red Dawn” (2012) | Keith & the Movies The Plot: Wolverines 2