Red Dawn Trailer Impressions: A 2012 Action War Film Remake of a What-If Universe were USA Got Invaded

Red Dawn is an upcoming American action war film directed by Dan Bradley; and written by Jeremy Passmore and Carl Ellsworth; starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, Isabel Lucas, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This action film slated for a November 21, 2012 US release is a based (or a remake) of the 1984 film of the same name. Let's check out this official trailer for the 2012 Red Dawn remake.

Red Dawn
Plot / Synopsis

In a suburb of Washington, brothers Jed (Hemsworth) and Matt (Peck) Eckert, along with a group of their friends, look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers. They hide in the surrounding woods at the Erkert's family cabin and there they train and reorganize themselves into a guerrilla group of revolutionaries. A USAF pilot, Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner (Morgan) reveals that North Koreans have used an EMP satellite to take out the power grids throughout the states, crippling the entire nation, so Jed makes a plan to steal the controls of their new weapon and use it against them. Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the Wolverines, and band together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors, and take back their freedom.

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Red Dawn Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Red Dawn Film Trailer Review

Just like the 1984 Red Dawn, the 2012 Red Dawn uses the same what-if scenario. That what if one of their country's considered worst enemy invades their much beloved nation. Well all hell breaks loose especially if you put a group of teenagers in it... say whuuuut?

There are a number of ways that can make a soldier out of anyone. Besides patriotism and nationalism, one powerful force is family. Red Dawn used all of those. A different generation calls for a different Red Dawn. This time its not the Russians, but the Asians... specifically North Koreans. I don't know what to feel about this idea of using real world nations depicting them as villains in films. Well, given that they might really be that vile or up to no good, I don't know if it is really appropriate to play on these sensitive themes. These kinds of films can stir up various emotions if it does what it is meant for. Red Dawn maybe considered a propaganda, a sick joke, a provocation, or purely just entertainment... it really depends. But anyways, if you are an action film fan or any of the cast included in the film, or curious about this 2012 remake of the 1984 Red Dawn. Then this might be worth the shot.

How about you guys, what do you think about this reboot of 1984's Red Dawn? Share your thoughts with the Red Dawn official film movie trailer in the comments section below:

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Trailer Impressions: Another Wild 3-D Adventure to the Mysterious and Beyond

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, also known as Journey to the Mysterious Island is a family adventure 3-D film starring Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens. The 3-D film is a direct sequel to the 2008 film Journey to the Center of the Earth, so you know what to expect from this film, but let us still check this out.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Plot / Synopsis

Sean Anderson accompanies his new stepfather, Hank, to find his grandfather, Alexander, who went missing while exploring a lost island.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Film Trailer Review

Hey look it's the Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in another family movie. Is it me or this former tough guy has become the new face of wholesome family entertainment, but hey Hollywood seems to like so it might means something right? I am not saying that The Rock is that bad of an actor, but there can be better film genre (Ahem! action films!) that can utilize his full macho image. He is really being underutilized by Hollywood, or  is it over-utilized? Hmm...

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a direct sequel to Journey to the center of the Earth, so expect the same level of entertainment but with just The Rock, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens. The trailer is obviously targeted towards the whole family. From kids with its colorful visuals and stupendous 3-D presentation, teens with the inclusion Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens, and probably the parents with Michael Cain and Dwayne Johnson. Decent trailer which showcases what the 3-D film has in store for families who are willing to try out this "mysterious" film. Although the trailer shows nice 3-D and CGI effects there are some that really looks rush and unconvincing. Even if the world is set out to be a CGI-filled film, at least they should at least polished the visuals up. Seeing spaceships (or was that a submarine?) in the trailer means that there is/are more to this island than what the trailer is leading on... you know, like the many mysterious islands adventure type film that came before it.

How about you guys, what can you say about this  3-D family film trailer? Will you be bringing your family to watch this direct 3D sequel? Share your thoughts about Journey 2: The Mysterious Island trailer on the comments section below: