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Reds
1981 195 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.9
Drama, History, Romance
Director: Warren Beatty
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Description
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$40.38M
Worldwide:
$40.38M
Starring
Warren Beatty
Actor
Diane Keaton
Actor
Edward Herrmann
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Cinematography
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Director
BAFTA 1983
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Director
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 1983
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Actor (Drama)
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1982
— Best Actress (Drama)
BAFTA 1983
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1982
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 1983
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1983
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1983
— Best Cinematography
Key opinion
Reds is widely regarded as an ambitious and visually authentic historical epic that balances personal romance with the political turbulence of the early 20th century. While most critics praise the film's lead performances and technical execution, audiences and reviewers remain divided over its lengthy runtime and the effectiveness of its documentary-style interview inserts.
| Acting | Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson deliver career-defining, soulful performances that anchor the emotional weight of the film. | |
| Cinematography | Vittorio Storaro's cinematography captures a grand, authentic atmosphere that brings both the American and Russian settings to life. | |
| Direction | Warren Beatty’s direction successfully balances large-scale historical events with an intimate, non-stereotypical portrayal of revolutionary Russia. | |
| Originality | The integration of documentary-style interviews with actual eyewitnesses adds a layer of realism and historical depth for some, while others view them as an unnecessary, pace-draining distraction. | |
| Runtime | The three-hour runtime rewards viewers engaged by the slow-burn narrative, yet many find the film overlong and prone to mundane detours. |