Review of The Guard

The Guard (2011)
7/10
A rare gem ( and Irish) Watch this movie.
14 December 2019
It's rare I find a movie where I can't guess the plot. Aside from that, its a really good story /script. Its well directed. Dare I say perfectly directed?? The actors are outstanding in their performances. (I was surprised to see many actors I recognized) The villains are twisted. The good guys are of "John Wayne" caliber. (well, almost ha ha ha ) This caught my eye because Jackie Gleeson's son first caught my attention in one of my favorite movies, years ago ( Lake Placid) He played that part perfectly and in this movie, you can clearly see that he is an actor with great talent. He fills his father's shoes and more.

There have been very few movies worth seeing (IMO) this year. I missed this one. (It was made in 2011) It is very worth seeing. I rarely say that so, if you have a brain, and are usually disappointed by movies with weak plots because they are fabricated for a general audience with an IQ lower than their shoes size, you will really like this. I would have given it an 8, if it had had a few more special effects or explosions. Grab your nachos because this one is worthy of your kick back time, at home. (provided you are not easily offended)
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