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Darren O'Connell never quite convinces
3/10 · Crew
What stood out to me about RED 2 (2013) was how Darren O'Connell handled the role. It is not a careless performance, but it feels under-shaped. Several choices feel too broad for what the scene seems to require. The work never fully settles into the rhythm of the movie. The performance is functional, but it does not leave much after the scene ends. I wanted more specificity, especially in the emotional transitions. Different viewers may value it more, but for me the effect was limited.