Red Notice
★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Release Date : November 12, 2021
- Runtime : 1h 57m
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya, Chris Diamantopoulos
Quick Verdict
Red Notice is a fun, stylish, and entertaining heist thriller with great chemistry, plenty of laughs, and exciting action. It may be predictable, but the charm of its cast makes it a highly enjoyable ride from start to finish.
Story
An Interpol agent teams up with the world’s most wanted art thief to catch an even more dangerous criminal who is always one step ahead. As they chase leads around the globe, nothing is quite what it seems, and everyone has their own agenda.
Performances
Dwayne Johnson brings his signature charisma and energy. Ryan Reynolds delivers witty humor and perfect timing. Gal Gadot is confident, elegant, and adds great balance. The trio has excellent chemistry that carries the film. Ritu Arya and Chris Diamantopoulos add fun to the mix.
Action & Visual Effects
From exotic locations to high-speed chases, fights, and clever heist sequences, Red Notice keeps the energy high throughout. The cinematography and production design give the film a slick, globetrotting adventure feel.
What Works
- Great cast chemistry.
- Fun and entertaining story.
- Stylish locations.
- Good mix of action and comedy.
- Fast-paced and easy to watch.
- Strong performances.
What Doesn't
- Predictable storyline.
- Some jokes feel repetitive
- Villain could have been stronger.
- Slightly long in the middle.
Final Verdict
Red Notice is not trying to be a deep or original thriller – and that’s exactly why it works. It’s a fun, crowd-pleasing heist movie with charismatic stars, beautiful locations, and non-stop entertainment.
RATING BOX
Story
(4/5)
Action
(4/5)
Comedy
(4/5)
Acting
(4/5)
Visuals
(4/5)
OVERALL SCORE
4/5
Very Good
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BEST MOVIE QUOTES
“Look at us. Teamwork makes the dream work. I mean, you’re the muscle, I’m the brains, and together we are an unstoppable force of nature.”
— Nolan Booth
“In this world, there are no good guys or bad guys. There are only people who take what they want, and people who wish they had the nerve.”
— Sarah Black / The Bishop
“I am an FBI profiler. I know what you’re thinking before you think it, Booth. And right now, you’re thinking about doing something monumentally stupid.”
— John Hartley
“You know, for an FBI guy, you’re pretty terrible at following the rules. I’m actually starting to respect you.”
— Nolan Booth
“To find the third egg, you have to look where history refused to go.”
— Sarah Black / The Bishop
BEHIND THE SCENES
On-Set Stories & Production Secrets
The $200k Porsche Fitting Incident
The production purchased and shipped a custom Porsche Taycan for an intricate driving sequence, only to discover on shoot day that Dwayne Johnson’s broad frame physically could not fit into the sports car’s driver’s seat, forcing director Rawson Marshall Thurber to rewrite the entire vehicle setup on the fly.
Recreating Europe in Soundstages
Due to global travel restrictions during filming, the production built enormous practical sets inside soundstages in Atlanta, painstakingly reconstructing Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo museum wings, the icy Russian high-security prison, and underground South American bunkers from scratch.
Reynolds' Non-Stop Improvisation
Ryan Reynolds constantly ad-libbed his dialogue and comedic timing during scenes with Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot, resulting in dozens of ruined takes from the cast and crew breaking into laughter on set—many of which made the final blooper reel.
FILMING LOCATION
GLOBE-SPANNING PRODUCTION
Key Filming Locations
ROME, ITALY
Castel Sant'Angelo & Rome Streets
Staging grounds for the opening Cleopatra egg heist and rooftop escape, featuring practical exterior establishing shots around the historic cylindrical fortress and iconic Roman streets.
SARDINIA, ITALY
Sardinian Coast & Superyacht Waters
The crystal-clear Mediterranean coastline around Sardinia provided the luxurious ocean backdrop for the film’s final twist, including the Bishop’s remote superyacht retreat.
GEORGIA, USA
Atlanta Soundstages & Sotto Voce Vault
Housed the massive constructed indoor sets, including Sotto Voce’s high-security Valencia mansion and bullring arena, the Russian gulag prison interior, and the jungle bunker entrance.
PARIS, FRANCE
Louvre Museum & Parisian Boulevards
Served as the setting for the end-sequence international team-up, capturing exterior backdrops of Parisian art galleries and museums for the trio’s next target.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MOVIE?
AVAILABILITY & PLATFORMS
Where to Watch Red Notice
AVAILABILITY & PLATFORMS
Where to Watch Red Notice
EXCLUSIVE STREAMING
Netflix
Quality: 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Dolby Atmos spatial audio
Plan: Included worldwide with all standard and premium Netflix subscriptions
DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Netflix Original Release
Status: Exclusive to the streaming platform; not distributed on digital rental or purchase storefronts
Alternative: Watch offline via downloads on the Netflix mobile or desktop app
PHYSICAL MEDIA
Disc Availability Status
Format: As a Netflix Original film, no standard retail 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray disc release is currently available
Notice: Beware of unauthorized third-party bootleg copies
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