Red Rocket

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2022-02-26

Like the films of the Safdie brothers, Red Rocket has a manic energy matched by a sociopathic protagonist that makes for a highly captivating but somewhat draining viewing experience. Read more

Christie Robb of Maddwolf

2021-12-22

Quotable and frequently laugh-out-loud funny, Red Rocket finally answered a question I had floating around the back of my mind for years—exactly how much bouncing would be involved when a well-endowed naked man runs full-out on a city street. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2021-12-16

With a few stark shots and coherent vision, Red Rocket finds disenchantment and hilarity in America. Read more

Jacob Richardson of Film Focus

2022-01-10

An uncomfortable, but also frequently humorous watch, that struggles to assert itself as compelling viewing despite some strong performances. Read more

The Massie Twins of Gone With The Twins

2021-12-27

It’s intermittently funny (rarely laugh-out-loud so), but the natural dialogue and the use of non-actors imparts a distinct sadness to the series of dramatic ordeals – surely aided by the subtle political background of the 2016 election cycle. Read more

Rick Schuttinga of De Filmrecensent

2022-03-18

Simon Rex is Red Rocket en maakt de film. Zijn personage Mikey is grappig, aandoenlijk, aanstekelijk, enthousiast en een dromer. Door zijn positiviteit krijgt hij met gemak iedere filmkijker aan zijn zijde - ondanks zijn soms gewaagde en klungelige keuzes. Read more

Gwen Becoolsodapop of Be Cool, Sodapop

2023-11-26

Het script is niet altijd even sterk, maar in zijn geheel zeker de moeite waard door de passie van Baker en Rex. Read more