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The Old Guard
2020 125 min United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Action, Fantasy
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
📖 Based on the novel
«The Old Guard»
byGreg Rucka
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Description
Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.
Budget:
$70M
Starring
Charlize Theron
Actor
KiKi Layne
Actor
Matthias Schoenaerts
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Director
Key opinion
The Old Guard is generally regarded as a competent but unremarkable action film that succeeds primarily due to Charlize Theron’s strong central performance. While some viewers appreciate its attempt to weave philosophical themes into the immortal-warrior trope, many critics find the narrative derivative and the pacing uneven.
| Acting | Charlize Theron delivers a compelling and anchoring performance that carries the film's weaker narrative elements. | |
| Originality | The film functions more like a derivative franchise pilot, failing to offer significant narrative innovation or originality compared to genre peers like Highlander. | |
| Theme | The thematic focus on the burden of immortality and human connection is seen by some as an engaging philosophical layer, while others dismiss it as forced or poorly integrated exposition. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the combat are sharply split: some praise the stylized, gritty choreography and impressive stunt work, while others criticize the action as generic, unrealistic, or lacking impact. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a frequent point of contention, with some viewers finding the contemplative tempo appropriate and others experiencing it as disjointed or sluggish due to excessive dialogue. |