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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 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 Joonatan Itkonen Toisto.net But even if this is a misfire -- and it is -- there’s still talent and that much-talked-about potential somewhere in it. Maybe next time the script will be worth the talent both behind and in front of the camera. Rated: 2/5 Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sci-Fi Comic A Great action movie, not an entirely original concept of course, but much more satisfying than Highlander. The characters are relatable and the balance of fantasy and reality is just right; these guys are hard to kill but they can be hurt, and not just physically. It hits all the right emotional notes and delivers the goods. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Chris L This film is absolutely dreadful in every way. Poor script, terrible story full of clichés, probably the worst "pantomime" villain ever and, my God, the action music is intolerable. I skipped entire scenes and still feel cheated that I will never get my wasted viewing time back. I implore you: don't waste yours. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review patrick S Awsome flim, can't wait for the second one. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Phil N Nothing to stand out from the many others. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review janet s Magnificent...must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Amanda C I really enjoyed it. Characters are interesting, the plot is plausible compared to the rest of the genre, and the action scenes show a team that fights like a well oiled machine. I really love this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Netflix, Denver and Delilah Productions, Image Comics, Dune Films, Skydance Media
Rating
R (Sequences of Graphic Violence|Language)
Genre
Action, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2020
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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