The Old Guard

  • 2020


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3.2
A movie that, beneath its strong female presence and few contemporary bits of flair, has a sort of inevitable bog standard action feel, just entertain .. EW
4.4
An excellent example of what this type of film can be, one I hope will be studied by the much bigger budgeted tentpoles you know and love. Rogerebert
3.8
Being a superhero isnt easy, but The Old Guard reminds us that it and the entertainment it can inspire might be the best way to explore what it means .. Indie Wire
4.5
Prince Bythewood stages the fight scenes with ripe executionary finesse, and she teases out a certain soulful quality in her cast. Variety
4.0
The Old Guard proves that aged dogs can learn plenty of new tricks, and could be Netflixs go to action franchise if sequels are as good as this beginn .. We Got This Covered
4.5
But really, shes appearing in 90% of my tweets and I still dont know why. We Got This Covered
4.5
And thats because as per tipster Daniel Richtman, The Old Guard 2 will apparently confirm that shes bisexual. We Got This Covered
2.5
Written with glints of pulpy panache by Greg Rucka, the comics originator, The Old Guard sets up a high potential premise and proceeds to do not very ..
3.8
Unlike similar flights of escapism and potency, this one never loses sight of the human part of superhuman.
4.5
I watch The Old Guard and try to imagine a new world, one where other comic book movies are this well made and breathtaking. Vulture
4.5
Watching it, I dont miss those other movies with their shared universes and painstakingly built, vigilantly managed worlds. Vulture
4.5
An astutely balanced blend of involving drama and visceral action. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Im not usually someone to hope for sequels, but I guess if you live long enough ... The New York Times
3.5
Netflixs comic book movie The Old Guard rises above its generic trappings thanks to its cool cast & world building. IGN
2.0
A disappointing banal action extravaganza that takes a potentially interesting premise and then never gets around to doing much of anything with it. E Film Critic
4.5
Its the rare superhero movie in 2020 that can leave you wanting to see more, closing credits kicker and all.
4.5
The Old Guard is a coherent, cohesive action film that prioritizes its characters above its fight sequences. The Young Folks
2.0
A disappointingly lifeless take on immortal mayhem. Better than Highlander 3, but not by much.
3.5
The concept of immortality is a fascinating one that the film explores thoughtfully from a wide variety of angles, and perceptions on it have a fantas .. Cinema Blend
4.5
An enjoyable, energetic action flick that delivers all the thrills weve been lacking on the big screen. JoBlo
3.5
What The Old Guard lacks in well paced, tightly plotted story, it more than makes up for with compelling characters and slick, thrilling fight scenes. Screen Rant
3.1
Whether its the meet in the middle budget... or Netflixs algorithmic influence that suggests a mishmash of subscriber friendly elements but never one .. The Globe And Mail
1.9
The entire affair plays as pro forma, pre ordained, pre digested and pre dictable. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
Rucka only gets so far with his initial offering of The Old Guard, making the promise of a direct, more emotionally fiery follow up a welcome one. Blu Ray
3.1
as routine and uninspiring as the movies quieter, more character focused moments are surprising and appreciated. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Early on in The Old Guard, there is an inkling of a hint of the possibility that there may be a sequel in store. The filmmakers on both sides of the c ..
3.8
Director Gina Prince Bythewood (Love & Basketball, Beyond the Lights) knocks her first action movie out of the park, her background in romance coming ..
3.1
Even with its drawbacks, The Old Guard weaves some new ideas into a familiar genre and is worth taking a flier on for action movie lovers. Usa Today
2.8
It felt like there were all these great pieces here, but they didnt really do anything terribly interesting with them. They threw them in a lab and a .. You Tube
4.5
Definitely a streaming movie, but a good one. Strong acting & even stronger action especially from Theron & Layne. Hopefully for the sequel they can a .. You Tube
2.0
After pitiful efforts such as Extraction, Triple Frontier and 6 Underground, will this be it Will this be the one And each time, alas, its the same an .. The Times
1.5
Filled with decently choreographed and executed action sequences. (Full Content Review for Parents Violence, Profanity, etc. also Available) Screen It
4.0
So what if this female fronted Netflix action thriller wants to spawn a franchise so badly you can smell the desperation. Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne .. Rolling Stone
1.5
Theron adds a nifty double curved blade ax to her action film arsenal. Decider
4.5
If you like your superhero comic book movies with a truckload of angst on the side, The Old Guard might be just what youre looking for. The Wrap
3.8
An entertaining comic book movie with a strong cast and realistic action. News Day
1.5
I can name a dozen recent action films that are infinitely inferior to The Old Guard, but were made simply because their male directors came cheap and .. Hindustan Times
3.5
There are some double crosses and a few kinks in the whole immortality bit, all of which make The Old Guard a more thoughtful movie than we expect fro .. Az Central
4.5
If you miss the blockbuster and the star vehicle and the big action sequence, and if you want something that can be all those things while still havin .. Npr
3.1
The Old Guard is an efficient mayhem delivery system, but given all the face kicking Theron does, its hard not to compare it to Atomic Blonde. Star Tribune
4.0
Theres plenty of bruising action, but this fantastic slice of comic book pulp emphasizes the humanity of its immortal heroes. Gina Prince Bythewood el ..
3.0
Theron can do action heroine in her sleep and Ejiofor, Schoenaerts and Layne are a delightful bonus. Flim List
4.5
The Old Guard delivers propulsive sets of action, plenty of over the top violence, and breathtaking vigorous energy from one of the most iconic action .. Film Inquiry
2.5
Despite an appealingly nutty premise and a reliably game Charlize Theron, The Old Guard cant escape the trappings of its generic plotting, expository .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Though the summer is young, The Old Guard is almost certainly the best action entertainment of the season. Time
3.0
Just because we keep living doesnt mean we dont keep hurting, solemnly intones one of the team, to rookie Nile. The New Indian Express
3.8
Modern but rich in mythology. Prince Bythewood gives just enough flashback material to offer a taste of the vastness of the tale, but it never overwhe .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
As directed by Gina Prince Bythewood, The Old Guard is assured and textureless: competence doing the work of inspiration. Boston Globe
3.5
The Old Guard will probably be the closest we get to that summer action movie feeling. Uproxx
3.0
tweaking of origins does not ... interfere with an engaging series of action sequences that allows the star to exercise (literally and figuratively) h .. The Irish Times
4.0
Shows a ton of potential, which will be fully realized in subsequent installments. Lyles Movie Files
4.0
Luckily, the film itself an adaptation of Greg Ruckas 2017 comic is massively enjoyable. Standard
4.5
The Old Guard becomes a superhero movie that offers fresh perspectives and unpredictable plotlines with a wallop of passion thatll hit you right at yo .. Pajiba
4.5
Some exchanges feel like monologues made into conversations, and the silence sags as a heavy weight, for this isnt a tense action film. Tumblr
3.5
At two hours, it can drag, and the mid budget nature of the thing can leave it feeling less than ambitious. But theres just enough inventiveness here .. Consequence Of Sound
3.2
Situated at the crossroads of two different styles and ideologies, The Old Guard takes the less trodden path though not without a few detours into con .. The Play List
2.0
Despite a clearly substantial budget and starry cast, it feels closer to an overblown TV pilot than to spectacle on the Marvel scale. The Age
3.0
The Old Guard is an entertaining action romp that utilises the star power of Charlize Theron but still remains a formulaic and superficial piece of wo .. Mirror
2.0
Netflix could use a knockout actioner. Sadly, The Old Guard isnt it. Games Radar
1.5
It partially accomplishes its mission without leaving an everlasting mark. You Tube
4.0
With the always brilliant Charlize Theron in the lead, The Old Guard proves to be the comic book movie to beat in 2020 and it could even teach Marvel .. Digital Spy
3.0
The Old Guard might have been a lot better if it let itself have a bit more fun. Its served with too much angst, melancholy, and self seriousness for .. Flicks
4.0
Would have been one of this summers cinematic highlights even if theaters were still open. Screen Crush
3.0
The movie is watchable if also set up as one giant trailer for a host of sequels. Ft
3.0
Its good fun and a mediocre film but the ending lays the ground for a sequel. Independent Ie
2.5
What will likely more leave viewers morose is the lack of originality at work here. Stuff
2.5
The film is frustrating in that it doesnt deliver what it promises.
1.5
I am helplessly enamored of the effortlessness with which Prince Bythewood stages it all, with a cool and un fussed assertiveness that borders on, wel .. Vanity Fair
3.0
The comic book formula is given new life by a likeable cast and a distinctly modern sensibility. The Arts Desk
4.5
Through it all Ms. Theron makes the fragrant nonsense believable; more than that, she makes it affecting the physical combat as well as the drama. Wsj
3.5
Is a very solid, very capable movie that expertly uses all of its moving pieces to tell a tale of hope buried deep within a sea of despair. Tell-Tale TV
2.5
The biggest mistake The Old Guard makes is the same mistake so many modern film adaptations of established material make these days: its all set up. Film
1.5
Though theres a lot to like about The Old Guard, there are a few elements that arent as refined as the rest. Ign
4.0
Manages to have the top shelf action were craving while building a fresh cinematic world we want to spend forever in. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Charlize Theron is a sure bet for action fans. She wracks up an impressive body count as an immortal warrior in The Old Guard. Movie Web
4.5
The choreography in The Old Guard is top notch and leaves your heart pounding out of your chest. We Live Entertainment
3.5
That it is handled with bullets, battle axes, and bruises that heal quickly makes for a fun jolt of action coming at audiences the right way. We Live Entertainment
4.0
A summer surprise in a familiar comic book genre , The Old Guard is refreshingly diverse, smart , and exciting led by kickass turns from Charlize Ther .. Dead Line
3.5
In a past life, this would be a standard B movie shoot em up. But, as Prince Bythewood presents it, The Old Guard is an effective and tender bundle of .. Film Avclub
1.5
Rather than explore the ennui of its immortal characters, the movie just turns them into a knock off superhero team. Cbr
3.5
The Old Guard proves to be a fresh spin on the genre with Charlize Theron leading the way and Love and Basketball director Gina Prince Bythewood showi .. Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
tend to make The Old Guard feel like the pilot for an elaborate television series, an X Men spin off which plays a lot like if Anne Rice were to resur .. Ion Cinema
3.8
A moment in this film will be in clip reels of the most true hearted movie depictions of love in history...in the middle of a graphic novel shoot em u .. Movie Mom
3.1
Charlize Theron remains a potent action star saddled with boilerplate banter. Hollywood Into To
1.5
The Old Guard produces superficial thrills but turns its potentially fascinating protagonists into a team made up of minor variations on Jason Bourne. Battleship Pretension
4.0
The Old Guard proves theres life yet in comic book adaptations, when you get different faces behind the camera to breathe new life in what was fast be .. Screen Anarchy
2.2
There are some expertly crafted action sequences in The Old Guard, except too often it feels like a wasted vehicle for Charlize Theron who cant save t .. The Only Critic
3.8
Yes, there may be some men around as window dressing, but its the women who drive the narrative here. Film Festival Today
4.5
The Old Guard is the closest you can get these days to typical summer movie fare and not feel bad about it. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Its easy to envision what worked about this story and characters in comic form, and Theron and company give excellent, layered performances. Crooked Marquee
4.5
The glimpses into the pasts of our immortals were some of the most compelling parts of the film and were perfectly pieced together with the amazing fi .. Geeks Of Color
3.0
Charlize Theron kicks butt, the story is attractive and the action is entertaining. Sounds like fun, and it is.
3.0
In an era where blockbuster filmmaking leans towards the safe, predictable, and easily marketable, The Old Guard at least attempts to do something dif .. FanboyNation.com
4.8
The Old Guard really puts to test the old saying that beggars cant be choosers or that something is better than nothing. Flixist
4.0
The visuals help to set the scenes well and director Gina Prince Bythewood has decent pacing. The beginning is somewhat slow, but it picks up by the s .. FlickDirect
4.5
Artfully choreographed fight scenes, hefty performances and fleshed out lore t makes The Old Guard the best action movie of the year so far (Chris Hem .. Gulf News
4.5
This is one sci fi, supernatural, super bloody, battle heavy film. Charlize Theron delivers her role with a vengeance as a fearless, immortal warrior, .. Movies and Shakers
4.5
Its also what sets this story apart from other superhero action flicks with a mission to save the world. These soldiers are no more saviours than they .. Bangkok Post
4.0
Lets start with this piece of obviousness: Charlize Theron can do anything. Maddwolf
4.0
With a host of well drawn characters, a hefty helping of action spectacles, and a screenplay determined to explore deeper themes, The Old Guard is one .. The Jam Report
3.0
The eternal female warrior who spearheads the five member army is one of a kind a timeless superhero who is so good at her job that she can admit that .. Ndtv
3.8
Prince Bythewood always finds the character drama lurking beneath the dizzying action scenes. 812 Film Reviews
4.0
The Old Guard is an action packed movie that has a good lesson buried underneath fight for what you think is right, and you just might change the worl .. Mama's Geeky
1.5
a fun diversion, but its the kind of movie that doesnt create a lasting impression.
4.0
In a summer mostly vacant of comic book movie titles, The Old Guard is an entertaining win. It has enough complexity to satisfy. A healthy helping of .. ComicBook.com
4.5
Weve been asking for more action movies starring 360 women and the team behind The Old Guard replied with an enthusiastic yes maam. idobi.com
4.5
With The Old Guard Gina Prince Bythewood proves the need for diversity not only in front of the cameras but also behind them. In all genres. CNET
3.0
As many bullets fly and swords slice through bodies, you may be surprised by how character driven this movie is. Denton Record-Chronicle
4.3
From start to finish, The Old Guard goes full throttle with action, adventure, and just enough fantasy to keep you guessing. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
... The Old Guard is exactly the kind of popcorn munching, crowd pleasing, ass kicking, surprisingly emotional summertime flick that audiences wouldve .. Elements of Madness
3.2
The action sequences in The Old Guard are top notch, but they almost arent enough to overcome the really poor dialogue and characterization throughout .. Movie Show Plus
1.0
Highlander said there can be only one, yet there kept being more. The Old Guard has the audacity to set up a sequel which surely Netflix will do regar .. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
3.0
The narrative screws might not be the tightest, but its aim is deadly enough to draw you in. Every Movie Hasalesson
2.0
Prince Bythewood makes a clunky transition to action filmmaking with a visually shoddy and narratively predicable work that wastes the talents of a gi .. Asheville Movies
2.0
If two hours can seem this long, imagine how being alive for centuries must feel Exclaim!
4.5
As superhero action movies based on a series of comic books go, Netflixs The Old Guard manages to spin a few new tricks on an overdone genre as it tak .. Awfj
2.5
Its just too bad The Old Guard chooses to restrict itself in terms of scope and ambition. Casey's Movie Mania
3.5
On the one hand, this breath of fresh air is appreciated; on the other, none of it makes the film better.
3.0
While suffering from some classic issues of the superhero genre, scores enough hits points to distinguish itself as one of the best summer action flic .. QiiBO
4.0
One of the best action films of the year and the best Netflix action film thus far. Charlize Theron proves once again that shes Hollywoods biggest act .. Next Best Picture
3.5
With an impressive array of layered performances and action packed fight sequences, The Old Guard proves an interesting take on the perhaps stale genr .. We Have a Hulk
4.0
With great performances, exciting direction and a strong central message, this is one of the best action films of the year. Hero Collector
3.0
Its a bummer that The Old Guard isnt more than the sum of its parts, but the parts are well crafted and enjoyable. Giant Freakin Robot
3.8
In an era when movie shoot em ups have become far too cartoonish, this one manages to make its bloodletting feel consequential.
3.5
The Old Guard is a bloody good time with incredible heart and character development that is rare in action movies. Cloture Club
1.5
It feels like a different action movie, one that is more concerned in finding humanity in its characters than in having mindless shootings. La Estatuilla
1.5
The Old Guard had a lot of potential to be something special as a long form, character based form of storytelling, with an intriguing core concept and ..
3.1
The Old Guard, as much as it is dedicated to an explosive popcorn experience, is just as devoted to the compassion holding up the sword. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
3.0
Theres something affecting about The Old Guard and its story of a group of tired, superhero soldiers going through the motions of saving humankind wit .. Houston Chronicle
2.8
The action scenes are some of the best of the year and Theron gives her usual great performance. Unfortunately, a nonsensical plot and long runtime ta ..
4.0
Without sacrificing any tension, the film has an unhurried pace that allows us to get to know these well drawn characters intimately so we care for th .. The Queer Review



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