Producer Tripp Vinson discusses the decision to make the villains hail from North Korea
The digital altering of Red Dawn is ripe for discussion and debate. Today, Red Dawn producer Tripp Vinson has issued a statement via email addressing this very concern, saying that the decision to make the villains hail from North Korea is only going to make the thriller scarier and timelier. And perhaps even stronger.
Here is what Tripp Vinson had to say.
"I know there is a lot of interest and questions as to the changes announced regarding Red Dawn.
This movie has been rebooted because the filmmakers all love the original movie. The experience of seeing Red Dawn as a young boy in the middle of a Cold War, was life changing for me and a generation. I assure you that everyone involved with the reboot is keenly aware of the responsibility of delivering a movie that can stand eye to eye with the original.
The changes made to Red Dawn in the last few weeks were made in consultation with military think tanks and people that specialize in game theory. Really smart people that spend their days constructing doomsday scenarios for our military and government. The type of people that know the limitations of the North Korean military. The type of people that can project a series of events that could lead to some very scary things happening to our Country. I can assure you, we listened well to those people, especially with regards to the capability of the North Korean military.
Red Dawn isn't for everyone. So, if you are interested in seeing a movie filled with preachy political discussions - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you love movies in which Americans are the bad guys - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you get emotional watching daytime television - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you're a vegetarian - Red Dawn probably ain't for you.
But! If you like meat with your potatoes, muscle cars that roar, tanks, guns and things blowing the fuck up by American's kicking some Commie ass - then we have something special coming your way.
WOLVERINES!
Tripp Vinson"
This movie has been rebooted because the filmmakers all love the original movie. The experience of seeing Red Dawn as a young boy in the middle of a Cold War, was life changing for me and a generation. I assure you that everyone involved with the reboot is keenly aware of the responsibility of delivering a movie that can stand eye to eye with the original.
The changes made to Red Dawn in the last few weeks were made in consultation with military think tanks and people that specialize in game theory. Really smart people that spend their days constructing doomsday scenarios for our military and government. The type of people that know the limitations of the North Korean military. The type of people that can project a series of events that could lead to some very scary things happening to our Country. I can assure you, we listened well to those people, especially with regards to the capability of the North Korean military.
Red Dawn isn't for everyone. So, if you are interested in seeing a movie filled with preachy political discussions - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you love movies in which Americans are the bad guys - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you get emotional watching daytime television - Red Dawn ain't for you. If you're a vegetarian - Red Dawn probably ain't for you.
But! If you like meat with your potatoes, muscle cars that roar, tanks, guns and things blowing the fuck up by American's kicking some Commie ass - then we have something special coming your way.
WOLVERINES!
Tripp Vinson"
Hmm? He doesn't really address the enemy changes at all. Do you think this is the right choice? Comment below.
Red Dawn comes to theaters November 2nd, 2012 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Adrianne Palicki, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, Josh Peck, Brett Cullen, Matt Gerald. The film is directed by Dan Bradley.
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Dan
F*ck him and f*ck his movie.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Masta_Chiefed
@mka47 Troll
1 year agoby @masta-chiefedFlag
Josh
Tripp Vinson sounds like a huge douchesack.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
Masta_Chiefed
Well thanks Tripp Vinson. After reading your letter I'll never see this film, or any film you produce in the future.
There is no tactical, logistical, remotely possible way North Korea even has the sheer man power within their army to overtake California... China does for sure.
Speaking of China, The "think tanks" Vinson is talking about told him China wasn't acceptable, not that N.Korea was a better choice. He's pretty much telling all of us the govt talked to him and he's a big pu.ss.y. Keep this article in mind whenever you see an MGM production.
1 year agoby @masta-chiefedFlag
The Dark Knight
China would be great though
1 year agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
Mka47
"and for the record" its just a movie
1 year agoby @mka47Flag
Mka47
this is much better. north korea is infinitely crazier than the chinese, and more likely to try and pull a stunt like this
1 year agoby @mka47Flag
ElMasChingon
hmm.. i need to see the original...
1 year agoby @elmaschingonFlag
skywise
it would be scarrier and stronger if NK was a major threat to the united states but compared to China they are like the tiny kid on the block. I was excited about this film but now i am haivng doubts. It just does not seem realistic....no matter how valid it may be.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
JEAVES66
F*CK NO HE DIDN'T MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE HE IS CORNERING THE MARKET OF ASS KISSING TO THE CHINESE GOVERMENT !!. STAY WITH THE ORIGINAL STORY DUMB ASS!
1 year agoby @jeaves66Flag
Messenger
@ejk1
You're missing my point. Even back then it would be impossible for an army to invade the US. Yes, the weapon advancements I totally agree with you on but like I said before, back then an invasion still couldn't have happened. Just as implausible now as it was back then so I don't know why it bothers you now.
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
joekerr2e
I'm a big fan of the original. Plus, this only works when the Chinese or North Korea attack us. If it were vice versa, it would be a plane flying overhead and a nuke dropping, role credits... cause we can't ground war either of these. I don't really dig the story too much now since China and/or North Korea can't even get into ANY airspace without being detected, let alone over the US. @ejk1 ... The tech is way better, but I just wish they would f#$king spend some more money on the MREs... they still taste like $hit!
1 year agoby @joekerr2eFlag
thedude-abides
Lol, @ejk1. "For the record, I think this guy Tripp is a douchebag." Classic.
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
ejk1
@messenger What's the difference between then and now? Smart technologies. Weapon Advancement. What, do you think all things military have stayed the same over the last twenty-five to thirty years?
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
Messenger
Screw it, I'll watch this. I just hope that it's fun and entertaining.
@ejk1
Even when the original came out the premise was completely illogical and implausible it could never happen. What's the difference between then and now. But I don't see why they have to change the antagonist to NK cause hell, with the money we owe China, it wouldn't surprise if they did invade us.
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
@ejk1 I agree. And plus why would the chinese government be so offended
1 year agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Pjwolsker
@ejk1 plus they're coming out with a video game where North Korea invades the US. its to similar
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@ejk1 totally agree
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
gandoff2169
Idiotic produceing.... This could be a good movie, even though I am not big on remakes. But to change the enemy from one to another this far past it being filmed is just stupid....
1 year agoby @gandoff2169Flag
ejk1
This whole thing makes no sense. I mean, with all the technological advancements, An invasion force would be repelled fairly quickly. Red Dawn in the 80's was fun, and interesting. Red Dawn in the 2010's? Illogical, implausible, and in my opinion, stupid. For the record, I think this guy Tripp is a douchebag.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag