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Red State [Blu-ray] (2011)

Michael Angarano , Deborah Aquila , Kevin Smith  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Angarano, Deborah Aquila, John Goodman, Nicholas Braun
  • Directors: Kevin Smith
  • Format: Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Lions Gate
  • DVD Release Date: October 18, 2011
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005FUTBV4
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,632 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Special Features

• "The Making of RED STATE" Documentary
• "RED STATE of the Union" SModcasts
• The Sundance Speech with Introduction by Kevin Smith
• A Conversation with Michael Parks with Introduction by Kevin Smith
• Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Kevin Smith
• Trailers with Introduction by Kevin Smith
• Poster Gallery with Introduction by Kevin Smith

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Three teenaged boys are lured to the town of Cooper’s Dell with the promise of a party. But instead of enjoying the night of their dreams, the teens are plunged into the nightmarish world of Pastor Abin Cooper and the Five Points Trinity, a fundamentalist group with a stockpile of weaponry and a deadly moral agenda. When word of the teens’ disappearance reaches the authorities, a military task force is mobiliz ed. With Cooper’s Dell teetering between salvation and damnation, the ATF braces for a furious gun battle with Cooper and his heavily armed followers in this fever-pitched action thriller from writer-director Kevin Smith.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Smith gets serious. October 19, 2011
Format:Blu-ray
Kevin Smith loves to make movies that alienate people; it's just his thing. His horror/thriller RED STATE isn't quite as potentially-infuriating as DOGMA, perhaps, but it's certainly right up there. The premise is simple: three teens seek sex from a woman who turns out to be the daughter of a Christian fanatic who has taken his religion to extremes. His family cult kills homosexuals, and even though the three teens don't fit the profile, they're close enough for government work. Speaking of which, the A.T.F shows up, and a Wacco-esque standoff ensues. Add in an epilogue worthy of the Coen Brothers, and some wise-cracking that is decidedly Smith's own, and you have an entertaining thriller.

The thing is, religion isn't Smith's target. Yes, Abin Cooper (a superb Michael Parks) and his daughter (Melissa Leo, not quite getting to shine) are religious in the extreme; but the three teens (among whom Michael Angarano stands out) aren't exactly likable either, driven more by their hormones than anything else. On the A.T.F.'s side, we have a morally-confused agent in the form of John Goodman, following orders but not entirely happy about it. None of these characters is entirely likeable (Goodman remains the most sympathetic), but they aren't supposed to be. Smith is exploring humanity's desire for blind belief: in God, in sex, in politics, and every combination thereof. He even divides his cast, in the end credits, into those categories. He condemns, bloodily so, but that doesn't mean he's happy about it.

Parks and Goodman are phenomenal; whatever your political/social views, watch the film for their performances. The supporting cast is solid; look for a great Stephen Root as the local sheriff, and Kevin Pollak as another A.T.F. agent.
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63 of 80 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Movie From Kevin Smith and Co. August 17, 2011
By ryad
Format:Blu-ray
I had the pleasure of seeing this movie on the Red State tour when it made its way to Seattle. John Goodman gives a stunning performance and this tale of morality and the choices we make is a brilliant story. Critics of Smith's visual style will be surprised to see a movie as visually interesting as the story is gripping and the characters well developed and intriguing.
I love the shades of gray within the story. Everyone has their motives for their actions good and bad and much like real life, there are no clear cut good guys and bad guys. It's not that kind of story.
I am really looking forward to seeing it again and sharing it with all my friends who did not have a chance to see it while it was on tour.
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30 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Red State has received more attention for the way director Kevin Smith controversially auctioned the film to himself at Sundance and then chose to distribute it, rather than the real novelty of the film; the fact that it's a horror film directed by Kevin Smith. At least, it's billed that way. Truth is, Red State may have elements of a horror film, but it also has the elements of an action film and the elements of a Kevin Smith film which makes it hard to confine it to one genre. This becomes a problem since the film never settles comfortably for a singular vision and all these elements don't mesh together well. It's imperfections as a film must be noted right away, but it remains a refreshing change of pace for Smith and shows that he does possess the capability to surprise people.

En route to his local high school, Travis (Michael Angarano) spots members of the Five Points Trinity Church protesting the funeral of a recently murdered, homosexual teenager. At school, even the teacher talks about the church and how the most ultra of the ultra-Conservatives have distanced themselves from the politics of Five Points Church. Travis and his friends Jared (Kyle Gallner) and Billy Ray (Nicholas Braun) have other things on their mind though. Jared has set up a meeting online with an older woman for all three of them. When they go to meet the woman, they are ambushed by Sarah Cooper (Melissa Leo) and the rest of the churchgoers. Brought to the church, the head pastor Abin Cooper (Michael Parks) takes center stage and reveals that the church is much more sinister than anybody believed.

The film begins like a typical modern horror movie. Teenagers, their heads full of the potential for sex, find themselves in a dangerous situation.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Mreh...worth watching once November 22, 2012
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I am definitely a Kevin Smith fan. That said, this was only so-so. Not horrible by any stretch, and entertaining for the time alotted, but that's it. It doesn't do anything new, and is pretty much a self-indulgent romp through stereotypes with a few troubled navel-gazers thrown in to make it less monochromatic. There are some great performances by Parks and Goodman, and it's pretty well done, but the story is nothing special at all.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars As a born-again Christian, I approve. March 8, 2012
Format:DVD
To begin with, this movie has nothing to do with real Christians, but dangerous cults like the Westboro Baptist Church. That being said, good job Kevin Smith! This film is definitely a tight little thriller at times, along with some of Smith's trademark humor, as crude as it may be at times. Though I'm sure a lot of those offended by this were probably just as offended by Dogma (another one of Smith's better films). I mean, let's face it. Buddy Christ wasn't a slap at Christ, if anything he represents the "message" of "prosperity preachers" like Joel Olsteen.

Of course, Smith puts in a decent amount of nice little extras. I always say that trailers should be a given. However, commentary would be nice. Overall, it's a good little Thriller and Parks and Goodman are both excellent, as well as most of the cast.
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3/4 found this helpful? Maybe that one bad vote was an Atheist who wants badly to think all Christians are like Fred Phelps.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This movie will punch you in the face.
What an intense movie this is! As a long time fan of Kevin Smith, I was surprised at how harsh and gritty this flick is. I loved it. Read more
Published 26 days ago by T. Bolt
5.0 out of 5 stars REally unpleasant
Red State is a relentlessly unpleasant experience, with one jaded cynical take on humanity piled on top of another. Tarantino liked it, apparently.
Published 1 month ago by Fal Shaw
2.0 out of 5 stars A rediculous mess!
Well all in all this film was a strange tale. On one hand it was totally rediculous, and on the other hand it did have some redeaming qualities. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Natja Kristy
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie, Not What I Expected
I like Kevin Smith movies, but this one is trying to be a real movie. It was brurtal and serious with very little humor. Read more
Published 1 month ago by William D. Colburn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good flick
GOOD Movie.. Not your typical Kevin Smith film.. But certainly good.. I look forward to his possible high budget ending to the flick if he ever decides to make it.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gregory L. Bodine
5.0 out of 5 stars Kevin Smiths Magnum Opus
This is a very unconditional Kevin Smith movie. Every time you think you know what's coming the movie does the exact opposite. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roberto
4.0 out of 5 stars Red state= wow
Although this film is obviously low-budget, it grabs you almost immediately and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bbrown5237
2.0 out of 5 stars I tried so hard to like this
But it's really not a good movie. Violent and cruel for no reason, lacking in plot and over acted. I am a Kevin Smith fan and a supporter of doing these kinds of films... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pamela
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
Absolutely great movie! Not at all a typical kevin Smith Movie, but one of his best! Great story and characters!
Published 2 months ago by Pete Rhoads
3.0 out of 5 stars Undercutting the message
The essential message would have come through more clearly if they hadn't made the mistake of making the Government likewise evil. Strategic error. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephen Van Eck
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