Red Dawn (2012) -

The story shifts the action to Spokane, Washington, where Marine-on-leave Jed Eckert (Chris Hemsworth) and his hot-headed younger brother Matt (Josh Peck) witness a sudden airborne invasion. Escaping to the nearby woods with a group of high schoolers, they form the "Wolverines," a guerrilla resistance dedicated to sabotaging the occupiers and reclaiming their home.

The 2012 remake of attempts to recapture the high-stakes, "what-if" patriotism of the 1984 cult classic by swapping Soviet paratroopers for a North Korean invasion. While it features an impressive cast of future stars—including a pre-Marvel Chris Hemsworth—the film largely struggles to justify its existence, often feeling more like a generic action flick than a meaningful survival story. The Plot: Wolverines 2.0 Red Dawn (2012)

Seeing a young Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan together is a treat for fans of modern pop culture, even if they aren't given much depth to work with. The Lows: Logic and Tone REVIEW: “Red Dawn” (2012) | Keith & the Movies The story shifts the action to Spokane, Washington,

Chris Hemsworth brings much-needed grit and "Thor-like" leadership to the role of Jed, managing to elevate some of the clunkier dialogue. While it features an impressive cast of future

Directed by veteran stunt coordinator Dan Bradley, the film features some well-choreographed urban combat and explosion-heavy sequences that are "consistently entertaining" for casual viewing.