The need for revenge surfacing after a reclusive old man loses his canine companion to a senseless act of violence by a group of troubled teenagers. When the law fails to dole out the justice deemed necessary by Avery Ludlow (Brian Cox), he takes it upon himself to avenge his dog Red at any cost. Avoiding the cliched trappings of other revenge-themed thrillers, Red focuses on the heart of the subject and captures the flurry of emotions experienced after the loss of a loved one and the chaos that can ensue in the pursuit to honor their memory. Tremendous acting and a solid screenplay elevate this film above others of its ilk.