
"Red Star" is named for the tattoo on Will Clark's shoulder -- a very different Will Clark from his earlier flicks, mind you. He's beefy beefcake here. Covered in red hair with an intense amount of facial hair, his dick is pierced, his nipples are pierced. There is a piggishness about this look that works very well in this context.
Directed by Chris Ward, J.D. Slater, Red Star leans on a strong ensemble — Erik Michaels, Lance Gear, Michael Soldier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2003.
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