Question 1

Why did Helen Mirren have to learn to shoot without blinking for her role in RED?

Accepted Answer

Dame Helen Mirren had to learn how to shoot a gun without blinking to look more like an experienced killer, as blinking was one reason stars in The Matrix wore sunglasses.

Question 2

What mistake did John Malkovich make when reading the RED script before being cast?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich read the first forty pages thinking he was up for Frank's role, but his agent corrected him—he was actually being considered for Marvin instead.

Question 3

What real-life detail was used for Frank Moses' birth date in the dossier?

Accepted Answer

Frank Moses' birth date in the dossier is March 19, 1955, which is Bruce Willis' real birth date.

Question 4

What minor injury occurred during the fight scene between Karl Urban and Bruce Willis?

Accepted Answer

Karl Urban nicked Bruce Willis with the cup he throws in their fight scene because he threw it faster than Willis expected, visible in Willis' surprised look.

Question 5

What major award recognition did RED receive?

Accepted Answer

RED was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 2011 with an award.

Question 6

Why did Helen Mirren have to train not to blink while shooting a gun?

Accepted Answer

Dame Helen Mirren learned to shoot without blinking to look more like an experienced killer, as blinking can reveal involuntary reactions.

Question 7

What mistake did John Malkovich make when reading the script for RED?

Accepted Answer

John Malkovich initially read lines for the role of Frank, but his agent corrected him that he was actually up for the role of Marvin instead.

Question 8

What real-life detail was used for Frank Moses' birth date in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frank Moses' birth date in the dossier is March 19, 1955, which matches Bruce Willis' real birth date.

Question 9

What minor injury occurred during the fight scene between Karl Urban and Bruce Willis?

Accepted Answer

Karl Urban accidentally nicked Bruce Willis with a cup during their fight scene because he threw it faster than Willis expected.

Question 10

What major award recognition did RED receive?

Accepted Answer

RED was recognized at the Golden Globes (USA) in 2011 with an award.

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