The Lifeguard

  • 2013


MOVIE IS serious refreshing statutory lackluster privileged
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Positive Reviews 6
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 2.2/5
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2.0
Writer director Liz W. Garcia surrounds Bell with undernourished supporting charactersa closeted confidant, a depressed punk, Gummers boring husbandwh .. Av Club
2.2
Like its lead character, The Lifeguard is stuck in a rut. After establishing Bells frustration within the first five minutes, the movie continually re .. Av Club
1.0
So entrenched is the notion that turning 30 is the new life altering threshold that such crises hardly seem to need plausible narrative cause anymore. Time Out
2.8
It gives us one of the most honest moments in the script and a small glimpse into what could have been.Otherwise, The Lifeguard sadly drowns in its ow .. Paste Magazine
2.5
The Lifeguard is hemmed in by vagueness and cliche, and nearly ruined by its soundtrack, an insistent barrage of thematically obvious alt radio music .. Rogerebert
3.0
So Leigh chucks it all and retreats to her tiny hometown in Connecticut, where her mom (Amy Madigan) has to adjust to having a daughter under her roof .. Ny Daily News
1.8
The lone bright spot is Kristen Bell, whos allowed to holster her lackluster attempts to conquer the screen as a comedienne, trying on a dark drama fo .. Blu Ray
4.0
Even with its gently comical tone, this is a rather serious story. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The best thing that can be said about The Lifeguard is that Bell turns in what may be one of her strongest performances. Common Sense Media
1.3
Post Collegiate Stress Disorder (PCSD), a very early onset of a type of midlife crisis that largely afflicts privileged whites, was articulated in The .. Slant Magazine
2.2
Theyre skateboarding slackers looking to get out and have pinned their hopes on Vermont to start a new life, but Jason has clearly taken an interest i .. Reeling Reviews
1.0
The Lifeguard review by MaryAnn Johanson Apparently its hard to be a grownup in todays crazy world without committing consequence free statutory rape. .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Lambert manages a believable chemistry with Bell, but cant summon the appropriate teen swagger for the remainder of the part the rest of the cast most .. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
What shakes Leighs tree, however, is a steamy dalliance that evolves with Jason (David Lambert), an antsy 16 year old she meets at the pool. Los Angeles Times
2.5
You can almost certainly guess the story arc The Lifeguard takes. Aisle Seat
3.0
The cautionary tale of Jonestown frontman Anton Newcombes increasingly unhinged behavior is impossible to turn away from. Oregon Live
1.3
TV writer Liz W. Garcias debut as film writer director struggles for a soul searching tone, but the central character simply comes across as whiny and .. New York Post
2.0
This directorial debut by Liz W. Garcia, a writer for television, bears some echoes of its creators origins, going from deft to trite in its drama and .. Ny Times
3.1
Complimented by an indie rock soundtrack that sounds just right, The Lifeguard works its way past ones defenses. Dustin Put Man
2.5
Sure, its refreshing to watch a character driven film with a female protagonist, but The Lifeguard is too ultimately shallow and unsophisticated to be .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
Even if it had the courage of its convictions, The Lifeguard would still be hampered by its commitment to clich. The Dissolve



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