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The Guardian
2006 139 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.6
Action, Adventure, Drama
Director: Andrew Davis
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Description
A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$55.01M
Worldwide:
$94.97M
Starring
Kevin Costner
Actor
Ashton Kutcher
Actor
Sela Ward
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
The Guardian is generally regarded as a well-crafted, emotionally resonant genre film that overcomes its predictable script through strong central performances. While some viewers criticize the lengthy training sequences and lack of narrative originality, most audiences find it an engaging and inspiring tribute to Coast Guard heroism.
| Acting | Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher deliver a compelling dynamic that anchors the film's emotional weight | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and visual execution of rescue sequences provide high production value | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on familiar tropes and a formulaic structure that lacks unique narrative invention | |
| Pacing | The long runtime and extensive training sequences reward viewers invested in the character development, but feel repetitive or sluggish to others | |
| Ending | The ending is considered effective and emotionally satisfying by many, though some note its predictability |