"Red"

2008 * R * 1h 33m  Who doesn't love a good revenge movie? This one sure fills the bill. Avery Ludlow (Brian Cox) is a kind, somewhat reclusive old man. One day when he's fishing, three teens confront him and end up killing his beloved dog, "Red". It was a present his late wife gave him, shortly before she died. So he's first out for justice. But when he confronts the killer's father, played by Tom Sizemore, he gets no satisfaction. The dad and his two sons completely deny any wrongdoing. 

He attempts legal action as well as cooperation from the local police. Nothing seems to work in his favor. All he really wants is justice and an apology from the culprits. After pursuing all the legal channels, he decides to take matter in his own hands. And the feud starts to spin out of control. This is one of those movies that has you guessing the outcome, while you relentlessly root for the lead character. The acting is first rate, especially from Cox and Sizemore--the epitome of good versus evil. And Sizemore's character is absolutely loathsome. 

4 out of 5 stars.

Streaming for free on Hoopla (with your library card). Also on Magnolia Selects, Monsters and Nightmares, Warriors and Gangsters, Amazon, and Prime Video.