The Old Guard

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Jack S Check out this one for the thrilling, well crafted fight sequences and the exciting action-hero turn from Charlize, who’s simply sensational here. But apart from those qualities, the rest of The Old Guard is frankly pretty dopey! I didn’t really care much about any of the rest of the cast of comparatively underdeveloped characters (although Ejiofor lends able support). So, although I’m unenthusiastic about the sequel, I’ll likely tune in anyway if only because of Charlize. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Dimitar K The Old Guard falls disappointingly flat. The film, which somehow holds an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is a textbook example of style over substance — and even the style starts to wear thin quickly. From the opening scenes, it becomes painfully clear that the story is both predictable and unimaginative. The film drags through familiar action-fantasy tropes without offering anything fresh or compelling. Plot twists can be seen from miles away, and even the action sequences — which should be the film’s saving grace — feel uninspired and repetitive. What’s even more jarring is the dialogue. Conversations lack depth, emotion, and often come across as unintentionally laughable. The characters, who are supposed to carry centuries of pain and wisdom, speak like they’ve just walked out of a first draft script. There’s no real chemistry between the team, and their interactions feel more robotic than human. The Old Guard is a forgettable, overhyped action flick that squanders its potential and leaves little desire for a sequel — though Netflix has green light one anyway. DO NOT WATCH. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Lorie L If you love your heroes to be a little surly with realistic outlooks then you'll love this movie. The group has been around a long time and are resolved to just exist now. You can definitely say life has worn them out, so what's the point any more. The new person to the group creates some challenges. With as old as our hereos are, they realize there is still more to learn. The character growth with the old and the new is satisfying to watch. Add in trying to not become everlasting science experiments and you have a lot of good action. I am very eager to see the second movie coming out this July 2nd. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Kyle M A solidly grappled concept underlying the straightforward, tiresomely conventional action momentum of sequential excellence with a performatively bolstered, compelling lore. (B) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Kyra C I’m half way thru the movie and still not understanding why anyone would want to kill a fighting force like this one. I will try and stay awake to figure it out. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Gregory N Crazy idea, stretched beyond believability, thus often becoming cornball to the max. However, Charlize Theron was luminescent and newcomer (to me) Kiki Lane was strong & believable in an unbelievable movie. Andromache? How dull. Why make her the prehistoric Great Goddess herself? Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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