A Trailer For Brian Cox In RED

You know, we've been writing about Brian Cox-starring revenge thriller Red for so long now that I had just kind of assumed that we had run the trailer before now but no, a quick glance through the video archives says that's not the case. And so with the trailer circulating prior to the film's Norwegian release I remedy that oversight now.

Set in small-town America, Red derives its title from a 14-year-old dog that is the sole companion of Avery (Brian Cox), an older gentleman who lives alone with his memories in a simple existence posing no threat to anyone. One day while he is fishing, three troublesome teens terrorize him and kill the only thing he has left to love in the world—his dog. He sets out on a quest for an apology, but the situation soon escalates into much more.

Why is a film with an almost entirely American cast - and a good one at that, Cox is joined by Tom Sizemore, Amanda Plummer, Robert Englund and the kid who plays Cal in The Riches - getting a theatrical release in Norway after coming and going quietly in North America? Good question, that. Red is a Norwegian co-production and though May's Lucky McKee was the original director - and is still credited as a co-director - he was replaced during production by Norway's Trygve Allister Diesen for reasons that are not entirely clear. North American rights are held by Magnolia, who put it out on DVD last month.

Check the trailer in the ScreenAnarchy Player below the break.