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The Sentinel
2006 108 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.7
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Clark Johnson
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Description
Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$36.28M
Worldwide:
$78.81M
Starring
Michael Douglas
Actor
Kiefer Sutherland
Actor
Kim Basinger
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Sentinel is widely viewed as a formulaic and unoriginal political thriller that relies heavily on genre clichés. While the cast, particularly Kiefer Sutherland, receives some praise for their professionalism, most critics find the script predictable and the overall execution underwhelming.
| Acting | Kiefer Sutherland provides the most consistent and competent performance, often overshadowing the rest of the cast. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered derivative, frequently relying on predictable plot points and tired Cold War tropes. | |
| Acting | Michael Douglas's performance divides critics: some view his presence as a grounded, charismatic anchor, while others see him as miscast or looking too old for the role's physical requirements. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed inconsistently, with some finding the film sluggish and dull, while others appreciate the dynamic shifts in perspective and action. | |
| Ending | The film's conclusion is criticized for being illogical, pompous, and bordering on the comedic. |