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The Old Guard

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A group of mercenaries, all centuries-old immortals with the ablity to heal themselves, discover someone is onto their secret, and they must fight to protect their freedom.
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The Old Guard is occasionally restricted by genre conventions, but director Gina Prince-Bythewood brings a sophisticated vision to the superhero genre - and some knockout action sequences led by Charlize Theron.

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Soraya Nadia McDonald Andscape Given a team of highly regarded actors in Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor and KiKi Layne, Prince-Bythewood delivers both satisfying, high-octane fights and a proper storyline to stitch them together. Jan 20, 2021 Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) None of this would work without someone like Gina Prince-Bythewood behind the lens. Rated: 4/5 Dec 9, 2020 Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) It's a film that's rewarding to spend time with, with a substance-over-style approach that's entirely commendable, and all too rare in films of this type. Rated: 3/5 Nov 22, 2020 Full Review Bernard Ozarowski Loud and Clear Reviews The Old Guard is led by the ever excellent Charlize Theron and a strong supporting cast that showcases a smart take on IP action material. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 1, 2025 Full Review Sukanya Verma Rediff.com Director Gina Prince-Bythewood puts a fresh spin on the superhero genre in her adaptation of Greg Rucka's comic book of the same name. Aug 27, 2024 Full Review Gautam Sunder The Hindu Has there been a more definitive star in Hollywood over the last decade than Charlize Theron? Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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BRizz 2 The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron, had an intriguing premise with a cast that clearly committed to their roles, but unfortunately, the film didn’t quite land for me the way I had hoped. While the story of immortal warriors fighting for justice could have made for a gripping action-fantasy, the execution felt sluggish and overstuffed. Clocking in at over two hours, the film struggled to maintain momentum, weighed down by filler scenes and drawn-out moments that ultimately dulled the narrative. At times, I found myself more inclined to take a nap than to finish watching—which is never a great sign for an action-driven film. To be fair, the cast gave solid performances with the material they were handed. Charlize Theron, in particular, brought her signature intensity and presence to the screen. The fault, in my opinion, lies more with the direction and editing. The pacing dragged, and too many unnecessary sequences were left in the final cut, derailing the overall flow and making the film feel longer than it needed to be. While I wouldn’t rate it terribly low—because there were moments of potential and some well-executed action—the movie simply didn’t deliver the excitement or narrative depth I was expecting. The Old Guard is watchable, but for me, it missed the mark. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Stacey D Great story 👏 love the action in this film 😁 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review PC B Absolutely enjoyable, brilliant continuation of the first installment. Loved the storyline and action sequences. I thoroughly enjoy a cliffhanger end. a Definite must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Ana G very slow at times but entertaining if you're bored Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Gavin M Enjoyable, but you need to watch the first one to get the story to certain characters. Mortals and immortals working together. Storyline bit sketchy in places, but overall a decent film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Carlos Taiti Y Filme: The Old Guard @theoldguardmovie #theoldguard Assistido: 3/7/25 Elenco: @charlizeafrica @kikilayne @lucamarinellipage @_zenith__ @marwankenzari @@chiwetelejiofor_ @harrym3l Modelo: #ação #ficção Duração: 2h 5m Ano: 2020 Minha opinião: Temos este filme da Netflix com Charlize, que esta nas franquias mais quentes do momento. Nesta ficção que é uma triologia, temos um grupo de “Imortais” liderados por Andy (Charlize) a 1ª “Imortal”, Sebastian (Matthias), Nick (Luca), Joe (Kenzari) e a mais nova integrante Nile (Layne). O filme começa com a adaptação da nova integrante que não compreende ao certo oque esta acontecendo ou de que é uma “Imortal”. E a equipe de Andy foi emboscada por James (Ejiofor) e seu chefe Merrick (Melling) um bilionário louco que quer o segredo da “imortalidade”. assim temos várias cenas de ação lutas e tiros. Não são os melhores, mas também não dos piores. Um filme que tem enredo para explicar sem explicar de onde vem como adquiriram, como são escolhidos,.... E ao final temos Sebastian virando a casaca e James virando a casaca. Ao final vencem os inimigos e Andy perde seus poderes de imortalidade e Sebastian não fará parte da equipe por 100 anos. E depois decidirem oque será feito. Nile agora faz parte do grupo. Vale apena assistir? Um filme mediano, tudo mediano. Momentos forçado da mudança de casaca. Nota: 6,5 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A group of mercenaries, all centuries-old immortals with the ablity to heal themselves, discover someone is onto their secret, and they must fight to protect their freedom.
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Producer
A.J. Dix, David Ellison, Marc Evans, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Beth Kono, Charlize Theron
Screenwriter
Greg Rucka
Production Co
Dune Films, Denver and Delilah Productions, Skydance Media, Netflix, Image Comics
Rating
R (Sequences of Graphic Violence|Language)
Genre
Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2020
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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