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Hagrid L Mar 25, 2019 That Warren Beatty could sell a communist protagonist to the American public in 1981 speaks volumes as to the quality of this movie and the masterful skill of its director/writer/star. The movie follows the true story of Jack Reed and Louise Bryant, a pair of American journalists whose experiences covering the Russian Revolution inspire them to join the socialist movement in their homeland. Beatty is exceptional in his portrayal of Reed, bringing an undeniable charisma to the role. His real-life relationship with Diane Keaton lends tremendous chemistry to their on-screen relationship, and Keaton is wonderful in her own right, despite playing a character I personally found less than likable. Jack Nicholson brings his usual intensity to the role of playwright Eugene Oâ(TM)Neill, a love interest of Bryantâ(TM)s. I know nothing of Oâ(TM)Neillâ(TM)s real life personality, but the Nicholson character feels like he could snap at any moment. The film frequently transitions from dramatic reenactment to documentary-style interviews, which I personally found awkward. Though many of the interviews provide quality information, they break up the natural flow of the film and drag it out to an insane 3 hours and 15 minutes. This type of period piece is what Hollywood needs more of. I, like most people these days, lean more towards fantasy, science fiction, and epic mythological productions in the wheelhouse of Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, etc. However, quality directors and writers like Beatty, James Cameron, Ron Howard, etc. have a unique power and opportunity to educate the modern film-goer on these crucial time periods in the guise of entertainment. Overall the movie will undoubtedly live on as a classic in the epic genre, but should have left a lot more on the cutting room floor. See more

Feb 2, 2019 The best, GREATEST inspiring epic romance movie ever made!

Leia R Dec 2, 2018 Keys words that describe "Reds": epic, drama, history, love story, love triangle, communism, intellectuals, long. You get the gist right? I have to say that all these themes are used with the right dosage, so the 3 hours and 20 minutes will not result challenging. One world I wouldn't use, though, is memorable, because despite being a pleasant movie, I am afraid it will not stuck with me for too long. It was mildly instructive, that I can say. See more

Hermione R May 26, 2018 Reds is a Warren Beatty film that follows the life of John Reed and Louise Bryant, two socialists at the beginning of the 20th century. This three and a half hour film shows the two through thick and thin, from New York to Russia and back again. We really get to know the characters and we can really feel an impact when something goes wrong in their lives. Though I don't understand why it won for best cinematography, it's still a great movie I can watch any day of the week! See more

Draco S Feb 17, 2018 1001 movies to see before you die.

Leia W Jan 17, 2018 Disappointingly drab

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