Entertainment

Introducing Somebody To ‘Red Dawn’ Is An Awesome Experience

Red Dawn (Credit: Screenshot/YouTube Movieclips)

David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
Font Size:

Everybody knows that I’m a huge fan of “Red Dawn,” and opening somebody’s eyes to the film is incredible.

I have seen “Red Dawn” no less than 50 times. I used to run around as a little kid with a rifle pretending soda cans were Communist invaders. The film had a huge impact on my childhood and life as a whole. Some people might find that a bit strange, but I find people who don’t love “Red Dawn” to be strange. They probably also don’t think the Miracle on Ice was awesome.

Recently, I introduced a friend to the film and they were blown away. This person entered the movie experience with no expectations of any kind, other than I told them it was maybe the greatest film ever made.

Getting people hooked on “Red Dawn” is kind of a passion of mine. Some people love food, sex, cars, clothes, big houses and tons of other stuff. Don’t get me wrong. I love that stuff too, but I don’t love that stuff nearly as much I love “Red Dawn.”

Now, it’s an old movie, and you never know how our generation will consume old content. I sat there eagerly waiting to find out if they’d enjoy the movie.

They loved every single moment of Communists getting blown away. I considered my objective and mission successfully completed. I’ve converted another person to the good side, and that’s all we can ask for at the end of the day.

Follow David on Twitter