The Old Guard

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SuremiguelJul 13, 2020

The first 20 minutes or so were great. I thought I found a better than average film on Netflix but then midway, it felt like more of the same.

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MaxPayneIsGodJan 19, 2021

Run of the mill action outing with Theron phoning it in again.
Overall pretty boring, seen it all before, but entertaining none the less.

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MattBrady99Oct 12, 2020

The Old Guard is like Highlander, but without the constant beheaded and awesome Queen soundtrack.

It's a perfectly fine movie, but the story and characters are nothing memorable. The action scenes are at least enjoyable. However, theThe Old Guard is like Highlander, but without the constant beheaded and awesome Queen soundtrack.

It's a perfectly fine movie, but the story and characters are nothing memorable. The action scenes are at least enjoyable. However, the soundtrack in the movie felt like it came from someones spotify playlist. No offence to Harry Melling, I think he's a great actor, but I had time feeling threaten by him in the movie, especially as the villain.… Expand

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mcblancaflorJul 14, 2020

One of the few movies who actually gives backstory to its side character with decent action sequences. But for real what's with the music choices?!?! A film which is bland in most of its scenes suddenly plays Silence by Khalid x Marshmello.One of the few movies who actually gives backstory to its side character with decent action sequences. But for real what's with the music choices?!?! A film which is bland in most of its scenes suddenly plays Silence by Khalid x Marshmello. It's just a bad film experience.… Expand

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arostislavnaJul 15, 2020

Charlize Theron tries to be an action star post-Atomic Blonde, unfortunately the plot of the movie is lackluster, and forgettable.

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bartioramaJul 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cons: so many unnesessary scenes, that bore viewer, too many pathos like in 00s catastrophic movies. "Newborn" acting is really bad, it pains to watch her scenes, stupid dialogues and wooden acting. Betrayal of Brook is unbeliveable, Andy's power lost so predictable. Second half of the movie is one big mess,Pros: Charlize rocks as always, first half of the movie excites you, intigues, fight scenes are awsome.… Expand

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alejandro970Aug 8, 2020

Honestly, I don't know the original graphic novel. From the poster one expects an action-packed movie, but? That takes a long time to be felt and everything remains like the mythical glass half full with water; or it is half full or halfHonestly, I don't know the original graphic novel. From the poster one expects an action-packed movie, but? That takes a long time to be felt and everything remains like the mythical glass half full with water; or it is half full or half empty, and the liquid is tasteless and odorless. Better luck next time.… Expand

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EerieDemonbleJul 10, 2020

Let's be honest here. Charlize Theron is good but she can't carry this one. There are way better movies about immortals. You won't find any interesting characters, stories or ideas here, only some cliche plot and ok(ish) action scenes. ILet's be honest here. Charlize Theron is good but she can't carry this one. There are way better movies about immortals. You won't find any interesting characters, stories or ideas here, only some cliche plot and ok(ish) action scenes. I don't see this becoming franchise like they hoping for.… Expand

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NobodyYouKnowSep 7, 2020

Cheesy but passable Hollywood action flick with lots of blood. It's competently directed and acted (mostly), but it's marred by cliche dialogue and one-liner philosophizing. It took over an hour for me to care about any of the characters, andCheesy but passable Hollywood action flick with lots of blood. It's competently directed and acted (mostly), but it's marred by cliche dialogue and one-liner philosophizing. It took over an hour for me to care about any of the characters, and even then, there wasn't much to care about. Copley, the ex-CIA operative, was the most nuanced character but had very little screen time.

I'm no fan of big pharma, but I don't like to be bludgeoned over the head with the "big pharma is bad!" message. "Merrick" (an obvious reference to real-life Merck) is the pharma company trying to bottle/sell immortality. Its owner is too cartoonish a villain to be believable. Even Thanos had more humanity than this guy.

The end is an obvious setup for a sequel and/or franchise, but they're gonna have to come up with a much better script for me to be interested in what happens to these people.

What saved this from getting a rating in the red is that the whole affair was competently produced/directed/acted. The fight scenes are well choreographed, and there's a thrilling couple of seconds near the end that involve two people falling out of a window. The material, however, is just lazily written.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 25, 2020

I never had a chance to read the comic book this movie is based on, so I basically went blind to see it.

What I can say is that while I find it interesting that the industry is turning its sights to indie comics, they really don't seemI never had a chance to read the comic book this movie is based on, so I basically went blind to see it.

What I can say is that while I find it interesting that the industry is turning its sights to indie comics, they really don't seem interested in reinventing anything for the genre.

Not a problem in itself, but even with this plot of immortal individuals if you knew it was an original story, I don't think at any time you would think it was adapted from a comic book.
Of course, that can be argued considering that 95% of adaptations of a comic book on film or television only involve superheroes.
But it's there where this film is also defined and I say this because to tell you the truth, The Old Guard doesn't have anything remarkable to show.

It's not an openly disappointing action movie, but there's no big moments in it. Even if you take into account the notable names in its cast like Charlize Theron, Matthias Schoenaerts and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

It's a practical movie, yes, but it's also a movie that obviously feels completely tailored for Netflix, because it's clearly the type of release you'll pay attention to over the weekend as it's a novelty on the streaming site, but you'd hardly notice it in theaters.
If that doesn't tell you what kind of movie is waiting for you, well, you may find it more rewarding than me after all.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariSep 4, 2020

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Comic with John Wicka again as the protagonist: the action movie overshadows the unrealistic philosophisms.

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klebergamerJul 12, 2020

Not even Charlize Theron can save this movie from shame. The Old Guard is filled in SJW agenda and has an unecessary gay kiss. Unfortunately this kind of thing is becoming commonplace in Netflix productions.

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thesmilingcanucJul 12, 2020

Not sure how this movie is getting good reviews - mediocre production value, mediocre acting. Really nothing great.

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VladMJul 26, 2020

This is by far in top 3 movies in netflix, I DNT understand what people are **** and unliking about.

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Pan_KrytykAug 11, 2021

Wiadomo ten film ogląda się dla Charlize Theron :) Ciekawy pomysł na film fantasy, czekam na kolejną część.

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wouldwebealiveJul 11, 2020

Unnecessarily woke. Too bad, acting was good and story could have been a solid one.

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JoeCoolAug 13, 2020

It starts out somewhat promising, but then dumb choices, an poorly acted "awakening" and soon you find yourself wondering what you're watching. It's not totally terrible, some of the action isn't all that bad, but the plot is thin and overlyIt starts out somewhat promising, but then dumb choices, an poorly acted "awakening" and soon you find yourself wondering what you're watching. It's not totally terrible, some of the action isn't all that bad, but the plot is thin and overly convenient. Lazy writing FTW! How did Charlize Theron end up in this thing? Very little about the whole story is believable on any level. Dialogues are pretty much meaningless. Not really worth seeing but maybe not too cringeworthy for a Netflix Original. Definitely not something you'll want to watch twice.… Expand

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Goo4youJul 23, 2020

I'll be upfront: I've never read the source material. I didn't even know it was based on something, so I can't really speak to how faithful this movie was to it or not, and I'm not going to try to. What I will say is that it was one of theI'll be upfront: I've never read the source material. I didn't even know it was based on something, so I can't really speak to how faithful this movie was to it or not, and I'm not going to try to. What I will say is that it was one of the most generic, formulaic things I've seen Netflix produce, and it boring to boot.

With most creative things, there's the touch of style that gives away who/what made it. Writers have their little quirts, directors have their little touches. The Old Guard stunk with every generic Netflix Original choice imaginable. The cinematography is the same run-of-the-mill style Nexflix employs and all the shaky cam/sped up combat your stomach could handle. The visual rending looks like every other thing they've invested in, the score sounded like the scraps leftover from other Netflix projects, and the script is so generic I was mouthing cliched lines moments before they delivered them.

I turned it off after about 20 minutes because there was no way I was committing to a show about this, and then I noticed it was a movie and gritted my teeth and continued on. I wish it didn't was that time.

Still, it's not something so bad you avoid, but it isn't something you're raring up to enjoy. You've seen this story before: it was called Highlander, and this didn't even get that right!

It's generic, it's borning, there are better things to watch.… Expand

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ukrScorpionJul 14, 2020

Good idea, good actor casting, awesome Charlize Theron.
But so badly storyline... So sadly, i really waiting this movie

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ScienceAdvisorJul 19, 2020

There is not much to say beyond that this is a standard Netflix production, all style no substance. Nothing is explained, since the writers (or possibly the source material) did not bother considering that important. While that isThere is not much to say beyond that this is a standard Netflix production, all style no substance. Nothing is explained, since the writers (or possibly the source material) did not bother considering that important. While that is acceptable for an aspect or two, you cannot suspend that much disbelief all at once. This is the new Netflix standard for 2020 which has been making progressively worse films each successive year, on average. Sure there are a few standouts, but they are mostly interested in quantity, while quality is down to a 4/10.… Expand

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narthurJul 10, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A waste of a good concept. I was expecting something like the manga "AJIN", but this is just an action movie where good guys revive. They dont exploit the inmortality aspect at all and the actions scenes are just poor. One scene, when they are fighting they way out of the lab is full of errors, corpses moving or different guns...… Expand

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AhlgrenJul 10, 2020

The story is like the store of a child.
This movie turned me to read a book instead.

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KlebartJul 14, 2020

Even from the start of the movie it's a bit dull. The tough-guy routine for these actors doesn't work. The story is a bit expected. This is one of those movies that is forgettable and I didn't stay until the end. It's not terrible, but it'sEven from the start of the movie it's a bit dull. The tough-guy routine for these actors doesn't work. The story is a bit expected. This is one of those movies that is forgettable and I didn't stay until the end. It's not terrible, but it's not good either.… Expand

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MrDobalinaJul 12, 2020

The movie wasn’t actually all that bad but the actress they picked to play the young black girl who was discovering her immortality was a HORRIBLE actress and is why I rated this movie at a 6. Had they picked someone who genuinely deservedThe movie wasn’t actually all that bad but the actress they picked to play the young black girl who was discovering her immortality was a HORRIBLE actress and is why I rated this movie at a 6. Had they picked someone who genuinely deserved the part and didn’t just get it because of diversity standards this movie would have been a lot better. Not any re watch value in my opinion.… Expand

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HannyweialldayJul 19, 2020

Another forgettable and predictable Netflix film. Story has a cool concept but it is dragged through the mud by uninteresting characters with baffling motivations and a plot that goes absolutely no where. The choice of music in this film wasAnother forgettable and predictable Netflix film. Story has a cool concept but it is dragged through the mud by uninteresting characters with baffling motivations and a plot that goes absolutely no where. The choice of music in this film was trash and annoying and so was the villain. The movie did have Charlize Theron and some alright action scenes though but god damn was this movie a chore to get through.… Expand

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Aryan1Jul 13, 2020

Very predictable and boring, tonnes of cliche..., you'll forget it next day

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SergeiZNov 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A cheap version of the good old "Highlander". Bad dialogue, bad action scenes, illogical plot. Suitable for children and those who have not watched films in the 90th.… Expand

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Damonwilliams2Jul 10, 2020

Great movie that tracks along the themes of Highlander with a modern twist.

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WorldBFreeJul 15, 2020

Incredibly cliche storyline and bad script. Awful acting by the drug company owner and the young girl immortal. Just a lazy overall effort. Do better hollywood. Also, how does Charlize Theron end up in this mediocre movie? Talk about aIncredibly cliche storyline and bad script. Awful acting by the drug company owner and the young girl immortal. Just a lazy overall effort. Do better hollywood. Also, how does Charlize Theron end up in this mediocre movie? Talk about a waste of talent.… Expand

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maikssessJul 25, 2020

O filme já começa sendo vendido de maneira errada onde o trailer trás todas as piadas do filme, vendendo algo mais para o lado de ação divertida, quando na verdade é 20% ação e 80% drama mal construído e desnecessário, em certo ponto o filmeO filme já começa sendo vendido de maneira errada onde o trailer trás todas as piadas do filme, vendendo algo mais para o lado de ação divertida, quando na verdade é 20% ação e 80% drama mal construído e desnecessário, em certo ponto o filme começa a simplesmente vomitar o drama de cada personagem, no fim das contas é um filme de ação com pouca ação e um drama que não convence.… Expand

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BobTheHalfTrollAug 31, 2021

There is one excellent, John Wick-level fight scene. A couple other decent/good fight scenes. The concept is interesting, but the plot is pretty weak. We've got a cartoon-evil, mustache-twirling villain, and things get really predictableThere is one excellent, John Wick-level fight scene. A couple other decent/good fight scenes. The concept is interesting, but the plot is pretty weak. We've got a cartoon-evil, mustache-twirling villain, and things get really predictable once you realize that it follows the Woke Hierarchy of Virtue. Honestly, Charlize Theron was very good in it, you had a solid setup for the other main character in your action movie was a woman, and you could've stopped there. But no, black women are morally superior to white women or black men. All white men are evil (unless they're gay). A certain amount of woke doesn't hurt a movie but when you take it to 11 it starts to look like a 1980s after-school special.

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PedrololJun 21, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The idea in theory of imortal people who tries to help the world is interesting but the movie in pratice is just boring and the result of modern Netlfix, I give it 4/10 just because of the idea… Expand

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vangelis2006Sep 20, 2020

didn't like it sorry I expected so much more from the synopsis and Theron but nada

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DexEngineerJul 21, 2020

Flat uninspiring characters. Boring story. Some good action which does not justify a ticket.

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DeadheadbillJul 20, 2020

Cliched and generic action flick which brings nothing new to the table. The only way to enjoy this flick is to completely suspend disbelief. Other than Charlize Theron and Chiwetel Ejiofor the acting is awful. Pass on this one.

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nevillejohnJul 13, 2020

kinda entertaining, bad plot, bad writing, bad directing. you already know everything there is to know about this movie. if you find yourself with too much time and need to shut off your brain, you can watch this in about half an hour

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BerikJul 18, 2020

The Old Guard, which could also be named "Old plot conveniences, New wokeness." A Bunch of immortals go into combat zones without useful gear, and are efficient because of plot armor. Walking through deserts without water or a mask in case ofThe Old Guard, which could also be named "Old plot conveniences, New wokeness." A Bunch of immortals go into combat zones without useful gear, and are efficient because of plot armor. Walking through deserts without water or a mask in case of a sandstorm? No problem for these blank slates!

The CIA is after them to extract hormones so that a cosmetics company can sell immortal juice. Then a fifth jelly fish human becomes immortal, and joins this band of uncharismatic catwalk models. For some reason the US Army has full female squads that have a serious lack of testosterone, but add just enough of that 'Let a woman do a man's job' expression, only to **** it up even worse.

Characters can teleport across continents, and have a compass in their brains. Next to that, the "bad guys" are also telepathic as they are able to track a bunch of ghosts with no explanation. And if you are a side character, you are useless and just their to comment on how cool the main characters are. So juvenile. Conversations are hollow, with no believable weight behind them. It's like these people have major insecuritie issues, and need constant acknowledging that they are "good." It reminds me so much of Gemini Man. I hate Gemini Man. Question: Why, if they are immortal, do they keep doing things that get them killed? For a bunch of deadly warriors, they aren't very good at staying alive without convenient immortality. They don't question the higher reason behind their immortality, but instead just kill. What a waste. This movie is the definition of contrived, feminist and lazily written fan fiction. It's just entertaining enough that it will keep you interested in seeing where it ends, but it will make you roll your eyes the entire time. It's a terrible movie. I give it a 3/10.… Expand

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shurteJul 12, 2020

Фильм можно охарактеризовать одним словом: скучно :(. Кроме того, что Шарлиз Терон затащили в каст и научили неплохо махать руками и топором, а также разбрасывать мужиков в стороны, похвастать нечем. Большую часть фильма все ходят с минами наФильм можно охарактеризовать одним словом: скучно :(. Кроме того, что Шарлиз Терон затащили в каст и научили неплохо махать руками и топором, а также разбрасывать мужиков в стороны, похвастать нечем. Большую часть фильма все ходят с минами на лице, как будто хотят чтобы их быстрее убили...… Expand

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GlagaireJul 11, 2020

You have a movie where the main characters are centuries old warriors, with experience that makes them the world's most elite special ops team; on top of that they also cannot die. Okay, I guess they must be up against somethingYou have a movie where the main characters are centuries old warriors, with experience that makes them the world's most elite special ops team; on top of that they also cannot die. Okay, I guess they must be up against something serious.....vampires, demons, terminator-style robots? No....basically it's them against Martin Shkreli, the PharmaBro.

I have no idea how a writer and director can take a talented cast and huge budget and still turn in something so unimaginative, derivative and boring. At the beginning I thought to myself, "How cool would it be if this was a stealth Highlander reboot" and they'd completely hidden it from people until release. Unfortunately not. It's apparently based on a graphic novel and has none of the heart, drama or uniqueness of the earlier movie. Overpowered main characters kills waves of faceless drones in a story that seems like it would work as a pilot for a tv series (where you would hope the seasonal arc would introduce antagonists of actual weight) but as a movie It is a by-the-numbers as they come.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingJul 13, 2020

Todo potencial do filme é ofuscado pela clara decisão de girar tudo em torno do resultado, e não trabalhar na premissa de forma geral. Muito comum por parte da Netflix, diga-se de passagem.

Imortalidade é um tema rico, carregado de ideiasTodo potencial do filme é ofuscado pela clara decisão de girar tudo em torno do resultado, e não trabalhar na premissa de forma geral. Muito comum por parte da Netflix, diga-se de passagem.

Imortalidade é um tema rico, carregado de ideias desde grandiosidade a melancolia depressiva. Dito isso, sabemos que a abordagem aqui poderia acontecer de diversas formas. Porém, ao invés de trabalhar temas do gênero, o filme resolve entregar o que a maior parte do publico quer ver e tenta ser vago de toda forma possível, para que qualquer um possa entender o que está se passando na tela.

Primeiro de tudo, os temas abordados não são ruins, mas a forma como eles são apresentados - de maneira vaga e com uma seriedade ilusória - é o que mais me irrita. A obra aborda homossexualidade, emancipação, representatividade negra, melancolia, loucura, solidão etc; e se eu não conhecesse a netflix, diria que os três primeiros temas ditos acima só tem um espaço na obra pra agradar o publico em geral. Não há impacto na trama quanto ao relacionamento de Joe e Nicky; A emancipação da protagonista, Andy, soa forçada e militante, visto que seu desenvolvimento é nulo e nunca fica claro o porque ela é a BOSS - me desculpem, mas umas cenas de ação e o fato de que ela é a mais velha não me convencem. Inclusive, aquela cena onde os personagens explicam o sonho da Nile, quanto ao passado da Andy, é uma forma terrível e conveniente de desenvolvimento. [Não que a obra tenha alguma verossimilhança. A suspensão da descrença não funciona pois ora a obra se leva a serio demais, ora ela é padrão Netflix]. O Plot relacionado ao Sebastiam é tão mal feito que eu me pergunto: se não acontecesse, faria diferença? E também me leva ao questionamento: quem é mais ingenuo, este personagem ou James Copley, que realmente acreditava numa "mafia farmacêutica" [isso soa tão idiota...]. Já o vilão é um estereotipo podre da... industria farmacêutica? da ciência? da loucura humana? Não sei. Parece que a obra não quer ofender ninguém e se perde na caracterização do mesmo.

O filme tenta meramente abordar melancolia, falta de crença e outros temas relacionados. Mas os diálogos são pobres e limitados. O mesmo acontece quando tentam pôr um peso aos personagens - no que se diz respeito a idade deles. Outra coisa que me incomodou foi o "fan service" de citar o Brasil. Isso só prova mais uma vez que cinema autoral na netflix está longe de acontecer em diversas obras. São paulo está longe de ser relevante, mas "vamos mencionar, assim o publico brasileiro fica contente pelos 2s de atenção."

As cenas de luta são bem coreografadas. Porém, senti falta de um melhor trabalho com a cenografia quanto as coreografias. A cinematografia não é muito clara e não passa muito bem a geografia do local. A trilha sonora é peculiar. Não sei muito bem se essa adição de musicas pop funcionam numa obra cinematográfica cujo tema é meramente sombrio.

Por fim, a Netflix escolhe mais uma vez seguir a formula magica do dinheiro, se distanciando cada vez mais do cinema autoral, e tirando a oportunidade de obras que realmente tenham o que dizer e saibam como o fazer.… Expand

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CobthecrazedJul 16, 2020

Now mind you, I am crazily mad about Charlize Theron, So any movie that she does, ad s an extra star or two for me. That being said, why do they keep on trying to put her in these action hero-based movies? Trying to make a woman that weighsNow mind you, I am crazily mad about Charlize Theron, So any movie that she does, ad s an extra star or two for me. That being said, why do they keep on trying to put her in these action hero-based movies? Trying to make a woman that weighs 90 lb soaking wet doesn't work. Okay plot line, but it just becomes a little bit too woke after a while!… Expand

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DfcpJul 14, 2020

I have to start by saying I did not read the comics.
Also, being a highlander fan, I thought the immortality theme could go either way. But I enjoyed it, the way it was presented was done in a smart way, making you understand these charactersI have to start by saying I did not read the comics.
Also, being a highlander fan, I thought the immortality theme could go either way. But I enjoyed it, the way it was presented was done in a smart way, making you understand these characters were intended to have some depth. But then it all started to feel like a cliché. Super predictable. The betrayals and twists. The greedy villain with millions in the bank, a mercenary army for hire and zero depth to his character (we needed another one of these right?). The music used was dreadful (low quality EDM really?) and didn't match any scenes. The fight sequences with blades or blunt weapons felt far fetched but I have to say Charlize did look cool holding her axe. The dialogue was also very weak at certain points.
As positives, some acting was good, and you do feel curious about the history and power of the characters. I really liked the relationship between Nick and Joe, and would have loved to see some flashbacks to its start back in the crusades. Felt curious about the character in the flashback, that is dying with Andy and Quynh next to him, but there was no explanation for this moment. I felt like he knew more information about the immortality powers and had been around even before Andy, nonetheless we are left wondering.
Maybe it will be mentioned in the sequel?
Will still give it a rating of 3 since it has some enjoyable moments and I would watch a sequel, regardless of the various moments that made me cringe.… Expand

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ShorterReviewsJul 20, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beginning is actually really cool & enjoyable. I like the concept, but it gets old very quickly. This movie is packed with so many tired & overused cliches it's unbearable. The plot is so dry & predictable I had to stop & take a break from the movie. No disrespect to Kiki Layne, but please make sure your lead actor is actually at that caliber before hiring them to carry a movie. I don't know, it very well might have just been the rudimentary dialogue & Kiki is actually a phenomenal actor. It is honestly hard to tell. The ADR is sloppy & the music is too on the nose. It's easy to tell that the music was chosen specifically because it featured words that described what was happening in the movie, not because the songs actually fit the tone of the moment. If I could give one piece of advice to the creators of this film it would be this, "Show, don't tell". By this I mean that you do not need a character verbally explaining or commenting on every single action. There are plenty scenarios that can visually explain things without a character saying "empty?" Or repeating another character's statement as a question. Also, the whole thing at the end of a movie where "the mentor repeating a phrase to the new kid that they said earlier to hint the kid in on the plan" thing is not only played out, but it made no sense here either. It was a poor call back, & it strategically made no sense. It worked though, because... you know... they're the heroes. Netflix, I'm not mad... I'm just disappointed.… Expand

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MangeduJul 16, 2020

Dumb action fantasy film where all the fantasy tropes don't serve any purpose and the action is okay tier with a super bad script and story. Some fight scenes are okay.

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IneedalifeJul 10, 2020

Oh geez where to start. It’s hard for me
To pin point what’s really wrong with this movie because it should have worked but after some real long thought I realized I was putting more effort than the filmmakers.
Cast was fine, in fact it wasOh geez where to start. It’s hard for me
To pin point what’s really wrong with this movie because it should have worked but after some real long thought I realized I was putting more effort than the filmmakers.

Cast was fine, in fact it was better then this movie deserved but the dialog was bad. Almost like it was written by someone who thinks “yeah this sounds cool”. At points the one liners where so bad I half expected the music cue from csi Miami to kick in.

It’s just kinda bland in terms of cinematography. The sets were serviceable, and the plot was... meh. Between the average action and bland characters and just horrible dialogue I just realized life was too short and turned it off.… Expand

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VincentVenatJul 11, 2020

Started off as a great idea. But then the characters got dumb. The newbie ruined the team.

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KakadelavacaJul 13, 2020

Good acting by great actors and a few new ideas about a "superheroes" movie even though they don't have superpowers. I love the diversity in the cast and even in the characters.I am also all for giving a chance to the directo. However, IGood acting by great actors and a few new ideas about a "superheroes" movie even though they don't have superpowers. I love the diversity in the cast and even in the characters.I am also all for giving a chance to the directo. However, I can't believe the reviews I am reading from "reputable" movie critics. This movie has a lot of holes in a very conventional script. Some ideas are taking from other movies -i.e. "The Immortals" everyone?-. Also, some of the lines are just there to give you background stories, not because the plot requires it or the character should be saying that. Another thing that I found very, very poor is the action sequences and the editing. I just couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing considering the actors in it. A very weak, average movie that tries to set up a franchise with nothing to actually feel like it deserves it.
Don't believe the great reviews that you are reading from prestigious newspapers. I honestly think they are praising this movie for different reasons not for the quality of the film.… Expand

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Me2tiriJul 26, 2020

It's a waste of potential honestly. The cringe, the clichés... It seems forced and it's not entertaining to watch for me. Maybe it's targeting a too specific of an audience, teenagers..? Shame, I usually like superhero movies.

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JayddeJul 15, 2020

Sounds track is bad, story line is cliche action is ok and annoyingly woke like all Netflix movies

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TrueRen_Aug 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was so unbelievably unlikeable. The main characters have nothing going for them. Two of them are centered around being in a same sex relationship. The newcomer barely has any depth to her, she is literally there to just ask questions for EXPOSITION!
The main villain is laughable. " I'm the youngest Big
Pharma CEO and I like money!. The characters that really had anything going for them were Andy and Booker. Honestly, Booker is the only human character in this, and in the end it bites him in the ass. The action was as usual fast paced John Wick-esque scenes. All round bad movie that I think is getting praise because nothing good is coming out right now.… Expand

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RhodesyJul 19, 2020

Awful. Bad acting, bad script, appalling dialogue and cheese. And the worst thing about it was the music.

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raporgiJul 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My gawd a crappy highlander ripoff served in the skin of Netflix leftist agenda. Boring uninteresting bland and inoffensive. Just watch the older highlander movies or series instead. Youll thank yourself later.… Expand

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kritikmeterJul 20, 2020

Plain trash. No logical plot, pictures are boring, acting could be better. But political correct :-)

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edicius4Jul 14, 2020

Every scene takes you out of reality as the characters' idiotic decisions, and the films forced political agenda, is overwhelming.

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capt_morganJul 11, 2020

Just nonsense absolute... I won't be able to look at Charlize Theron the same way for accepting this role. The future of cinema looks bleak.

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Youknownothing1Jul 24, 2020

It might be good if you’ve never seen an action movie before. Hits all the SJW annoying tropes that make most modern movies trash. Female lead, poc golden child, everyone who does anything evil in the film is a white dude. EntirelyIt might be good if you’ve never seen an action movie before. Hits all the SJW annoying tropes that make most modern movies trash. Female lead, poc golden child, everyone who does anything evil in the film is a white dude. Entirely predictable w the exception of the end credit scene (which is still somewhat predictable) 120lb women regularly beating up elite military men twice their size. Absurd declaration of gay love, because ofc we can’t have something that doesn’t pander to them either. Normally I can look past that stuff as long as the story is good and somewhat original. b but it isn’t so this just another tryhard female led action movie w a bland plot and even worse characters and character development.where… Expand

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K4tanaJul 15, 2020

A movie made to appeal for sjws. Also it has one of the cheesiest lines i have ever seen in a movie the script its pure trash and it's also kinda dumb, the only reason its getting good reviews from critics its cause they are a bunch os leftA movie made to appeal for sjws. Also it has one of the cheesiest lines i have ever seen in a movie the script its pure trash and it's also kinda dumb, the only reason its getting good reviews from critics its cause they are a bunch os left wings sjws.… Expand

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JortigoJul 24, 2020

The boring old guard. Sorry, but this movie is another from Netflix that in addition to not being original is totally forgettable

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signum88Jul 18, 2020

You could easily replace Charlize Theron with Steven Segal and the quality of this movie would stay the same. That should tell you just how lame it is. It's worse than bad, it's boring.

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snorkissJul 11, 2020

I wish The Old Guard would just STAY dead! There's a scene towards the middle of the film where a young immortal woman is trapped in a steel box and thrown to the depths of the ocean where she drowns, comes back to life, only to drown againI wish The Old Guard would just STAY dead! There's a scene towards the middle of the film where a young immortal woman is trapped in a steel box and thrown to the depths of the ocean where she drowns, comes back to life, only to drown again for 500 years.

That is what watching this Netflix movie feels like - 2 stars.… Expand

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BungiousJul 24, 2020

A lot of promise ... but suspension of belief tends to work when you play off of archetypes we intuitively recognise and intrinsically accept .. not case here.

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OrphanTwinJul 22, 2020

Nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Laughable at best. Please stop casting girls looking like dudes in movies. It’s NOT WORKING! No one wants this!

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Sm0keyTarantulaJul 11, 2020

This is woke on steriods and Netflix just keeps on giving!

That's too bad because the concept of the story is actually cool and entertaining. But all the the PC stuff felt forced and pulls you out of the story. Also, the pop music they useThis is woke on steriods and Netflix just keeps on giving!

That's too bad because the concept of the story is actually cool and entertaining. But all the the PC stuff felt forced and pulls you out of the story. Also, the pop music they use in this film is out of place and down right ridiculous.

Being a woman myself, I'm a big fan of strong female characters, like Ripley in the Alien series and Sarah Connor in T2, just to name a couple. Unfortunately, Charlize Theron was not able to pull it off with her forced tomboyish IDGAF behavior. It just wasn't believable. But kudos to her, she did the best with what she was given.

Oh and I do take note what Netflix and the director of this film tried to villainize. But I'm not surprised anymore in 2020.… Expand

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BIGbob777Jul 12, 2020

Not a bad scenario. Very poor performance, lesbians, gays. I don't need this trash.

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optimus_crimeJul 17, 2020

This movie has it all: bad acting, poor directing and predictable and forgettable story. Waste of time. This movie is good... if you want to yawn and fall asleep.

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CheeseburglarJul 18, 2020

Elite group of LGBT SJW mercenary immortals get hunted for their immortal powers by big pharma. Great choreographed fight scenes get ruined by poor dialogue and the classic SJW tropes of fighting THE MAN throughout history turns what couldElite group of LGBT SJW mercenary immortals get hunted for their immortal powers by big pharma. Great choreographed fight scenes get ruined by poor dialogue and the classic SJW tropes of fighting THE MAN throughout history turns what could have been a pretty fun action movie of the summer into a mediocre at best retalleing Highlander with progressive motives thrown in.… Expand

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HihihahahohoJul 31, 2020

It's just a bubblegum, I can't call this movie in another way. You can watch it and at the same time scroll your Instagram

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gtimarAug 19, 2020

Extremely shallow cheap Highlander replica, without real struggle, personal development.

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MjolnirThunderMar 2, 2021

Man, this movie had potential but just didn't live up to it.
I thought they skimmed over the characters backgrounds, would've been way cooler to have a flashback to each of them in their early days, fighting in the crusades, Napolean war etc.Man, this movie had potential but just didn't live up to it.
I thought they skimmed over the characters backgrounds, would've been way cooler to have a flashback to each of them in their early days, fighting in the crusades, Napolean war etc. I didn't really like the two Crusader characters, they were totally boring additions to the movie and a bit wimpy looking. Should've gone for more warrior types that used their ancient weapons more, and the fact they had a relationship seemed so 2020 - can just see the director thinking let's add a gay relationship in to modernise it. Nothing against gay relationships, but it didn't add anything to the movie and seemed token.
The movie, didn't flow either seemed a bit all over the place. Obviously they're doing a second movie and I just hope they nail it, as they failed this one.… Expand

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namelessAug 13, 2020

It starts so well. Cinematography, acting... then the rational just falls apart. I'm sure it worked in the script, but somewhere along the way it is clear the director or actors had other ideas. The Nile character doesn't work. She doesIt starts so well. Cinematography, acting... then the rational just falls apart. I'm sure it worked in the script, but somewhere along the way it is clear the director or actors had other ideas. The Nile character doesn't work. She does things for no reason, is just angry for no apparent reason, has no curiosity about what is happening. I had to stop watching and then go back later and fast forward. The movie just goes off the rails.… Expand

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BitashSep 25, 2020

I so wanted to like this. Gets turing when they keep casting hot skinny chicks being bad asses kicking mens ass!! And Hollywood keeps shoving Women Power, same sex parters, and bi racial stuff.(just look at recent commercials...full ofI so wanted to like this. Gets turing when they keep casting hot skinny chicks being bad asses kicking mens ass!! And Hollywood keeps shoving Women Power, same sex parters, and bi racial stuff.(just look at recent commercials...full of ut)Charlize trying to look cool and tuff just gets toooo much, so does the Gay couple again and again.
Worst music ever! Trying to keep it modern and up to date...the songs just dont work. Its awful. Dont know which is worse this or 6 Underground made by Bay!!… Expand

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OlivierPielJul 13, 2020

Wasting time reviewing this bland marketing-driven piece of "entertainment"ladden with all the woke clichés in the book is almost as bad as watching it. People who consider this moview good are either 13 year olds or haven't evolved passedWasting time reviewing this bland marketing-driven piece of "entertainment"ladden with all the woke clichés in the book is almost as bad as watching it. People who consider this moview good are either 13 year olds or haven't evolved passed this age (i.e. 70% of the population).
1 point for setting a scene in Goussainville, the coolest town in the Paris region.… Expand

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agg8877Jul 12, 2020

Boring fights, lousy performance of "the new one", the entire SWJ package and Charlize Teron's waste of talent

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Tom1957Dec 28, 2020

Boring. Politically correct rubbish again with all the correct boxes ticked, but no attention to making an interesting and entertaining film. Same sex relationships, girl power, all the required racial profiles included etc. The movie isBoring. Politically correct rubbish again with all the correct boxes ticked, but no attention to making an interesting and entertaining film. Same sex relationships, girl power, all the required racial profiles included etc. The movie is unecessarily violent and seemed disjointed.… Expand

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aurilindJul 11, 2020

I´ve seen bad movies, but this was a surprise! The script was wore than I thought it would be, the dialogue is horrendous, sloppy, the plot is predictable, the music is terrible, the only passable thing was actually the acting and the soundI´ve seen bad movies, but this was a surprise! The script was wore than I thought it would be, the dialogue is horrendous, sloppy, the plot is predictable, the music is terrible, the only passable thing was actually the acting and the sound design...… Expand

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sirdiddymusJul 13, 2020

This movie is another to remind me that they really will make anything these days, seems they just greenlight everything nowadays and not just that but throw money at it aswell. Netflix seem to like to cast a large net hoping that one or twoThis movie is another to remind me that they really will make anything these days, seems they just greenlight everything nowadays and not just that but throw money at it aswell. Netflix seem to like to cast a large net hoping that one or two catch on. The problem with this is the market just becomes saturated in mediocrity. Such a boring film which had nothing to say for itself despite having Charlize Theron as the lead. A dull film with no message or meaning but no action or entertainment either like so many others i've seen recently. It can't of looked any better on paper when they looked at the script. The standard within the movie industry really has dropped considerably over the last couple of years.… Expand

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ThomasPHanesJul 19, 2020

If you haven’t seen “The Old Guard” on Netflix, you simply must. The amount of anti-capitalist, diversity and inclusion heroism is breathtaking. So it starts off as a standard issue shoot em up “John Wick” type action movie. An hour laterIf you haven’t seen “The Old Guard” on Netflix, you simply must. The amount of anti-capitalist, diversity and inclusion heroism is breathtaking. So it starts off as a standard issue shoot em up “John Wick” type action movie. An hour later you’re entangled in the love story of interracial, warrior lesbians. You’re witness to a totally plot irrelevant, interracial, homosexual man on man kiss, preluded by a love poem. You witness the brave actions of an entirely minority, female, Marine combat platoon in action. Those things are all over Afghanistan these days, from what I hear . And finally, it’s topped off with the incredibly gory, graphic, and extremely satisfying death of the irredeemably evil, white, cisgender male capitalist who runs a pharmaceutical company... for profit! So good. A must see. Not a Marxist propaganda film at all.… Expand

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VigoCarpathianJul 19, 2020

Typical PC screed about womyn and grrrrl power. White guys bad, capitalism bad blah blah. One question.....what/who would fund drivel like this if we didn’t have some form of capitalism?

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RemarqueJul 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1 for politicaly correct nonesence: woman protagonists (1 white and 1 black), gay male couple and white male villian. The plot is terrible, leaving nothing good to say about this. Oh wait, aging Charlize, so 1 and not 0.… Expand

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RealityReviewsOct 14, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tries to be a superhero movie. The forced obvious agenda made it worse. Avoid!… Expand

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LicherusJul 11, 2020

Stupid and naive movie with awful soundtrack, but first of all it’s just boring

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chariot123Jul 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. woke virtue signalling drivel. Two gay immortal guys even kill a load of soldiers for making a gay joke as though the point is if you make a gay joke you deserve to die! They also happen to be a gay crusader and a gay Muslim lmao. We got strong women, women of colour! We got lgbtq! All white men in this movie are bad (except for the gay guy obviously)… Expand

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BroyaxJul 10, 2020

J'ai vu l'affiche et l'affiche est bien jolie, surtout parce que Charlize Theron est dessus et que si elle n'est pas une actrice faramineuse, son charme est toujours bel et bien présent, sans compter qu'elle ne voit pas le temps passer :J'ai vu l'affiche et l'affiche est bien jolie, surtout parce que Charlize Theron est dessus et que si elle n'est pas une actrice faramineuse, son charme est toujours bel et bien présent, sans compter qu'elle ne voit pas le temps passer : toujours aussi belle ! d'ailleurs je me demandais quelle version je préfère et après avoir cogité pendant des heures ici et là sur le trône, de loin en loin et de temps en temps, je crois que je me suis enfin décidé...

Je dois dire que cette espèce de film m'a aidé également (à me décider) histoire aussi de passer le temps, car cette daube Netflix dure deux plombes entières à mourir d'ennui ! alors à l'issue ou plutôt à l'arrêt de cet étron Netflix (un de plus dans la collection "N") j'ai choisi quelle version de Charlize je préfère : c'est la version brune !

Cela étant dit (et décidé) il faut bien parler du film, de cette espèce de "film", de ce grand vide de téléfilm de deux heures qui brasse des brassées de rien mais surtout de merde pendant deux heures complètes ! ça tient quelque part de l'exploit, car meubler à ce point aussi longtemps avec "rien", on en revient pas... l'action (assez mal faite) est pourtant présente parfois mais c'est comme si il ne se passait... rien. Un prodige, vous dis-je !

Du coup, pour moi qui n'ai pas vu les "Twilight" (pas assez de courage...) je me demande si Old Guard est aussi pathétique que la saga Harlequin des vampires niaiseux ou si c'est plutôt le contraire : faudra-t-il une photo à l'arrivée pour les départager ?

Bon donc, j'aimerais quand même parler de cette production, de cette énième déjection Netflix plus en détail mais je n'ai pas trouvé dans ce "machin" assez de matière pour en parler. Il vaut mieux se torcher le cul avec, que ça serve au moins à quelque chose !… Expand

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vessel650Jul 20, 2020

Интересно, целое женское подразделение в боевых действиях участвует, что вообще то запрещено в США, но в рядах частной армии женщин нет. Мужчины либо злые, жалкие и предатели, но если геи и негры, то положительные герои. В одних ситуациях ониИнтересно, целое женское подразделение в боевых действиях участвует, что вообще то запрещено в США, но в рядах частной армии женщин нет. Мужчины либо злые, жалкие и предатели, но если геи и негры, то положительные герои. В одних ситуациях они умирают и воскресают в других не умирают. Драки, перестрелки полная дурь. Сюжет говно, как и в целом весь фильм. Смотрел из-за Шарлиз :)… Expand

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Jp117Jul 12, 2020

Terrible movie.............. waste of time............... sjw........... feminists

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YabaniJan 2, 2021

0 puan veriyorum çünkü burnuma buram buram feminist propaganda kokusu geldi.

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StrigarumJul 11, 2020

Terrible movie, The black girl is a terrible actress.
The story is boring, the music has no place in it and feels weird. Worst performance of Charlize Theron also but she still performs way better than the rest.

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pigsnootJul 19, 2020

Djeez what a boring, bland cliché movie. Production value below zero, acting like wooden handpuppets dialogues is just...talking for the sake of talking. Man I couldn't sit this one out, it's unbelievably crappy. Was watching this because ofDjeez what a boring, bland cliché movie. Production value below zero, acting like wooden handpuppets dialogues is just...talking for the sake of talking. Man I couldn't sit this one out, it's unbelievably crappy. Was watching this because of Matthias Schoenaerts, should have been a big break for him, instead it's a steaming pile of ****… Expand

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Horace81Jul 27, 2020

Woman power just shoved down our throat. So stupid. I made it about an hour into it. I just couldn't take it anymore. Unwatchable

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tshrimpJul 12, 2020

Political propaganda wrapped into a movie. Typical Netflix. Stick with Highlander if you want a real movie.

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Game_CriticalAug 31, 2021

Have you ever seen Highlander? Now imagine everything good about it stripped away and defiled. What's left is this movie.

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JeshjeshiiJul 11, 2020

A racist movie, from the way they portrayed the black woman. She had no control on how she would feel good to be portrayed, because you pay her. But it's pure racist, she's treated bad in the movie and there's no where in the movie where'sA racist movie, from the way they portrayed the black woman. She had no control on how she would feel good to be portrayed, because you pay her. But it's pure racist, she's treated bad in the movie and there's no where in the movie where's she pays back. So what the movie tries to show is no matter how much bad (underlined bad) white people do to black folks they will never have to pay for it. So bad....
I hope this review is approved.… Expand

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HonestBeanJul 29, 2020

Hey Azametsin!, And any body else who thinks the bad reviewers are just anti LGBT and racist. Go **** yourself!!...you are what's wrong with this country and the reason they keep coming out with trash to compliment your weird ass! Bring backHey Azametsin!, And any body else who thinks the bad reviewers are just anti LGBT and racist. Go **** yourself!!...you are what's wrong with this country and the reason they keep coming out with trash to compliment your weird ass! Bring back movies! Netflix please get out of this style over substance , woke ass, sympathiser she bullcrap.It was awful, beyond awful, and.if you enjoyed it, you probably also enjoy mumble rap with the other billions of mindless masses.… Expand

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AlexcoolJul 20, 2020

Clichés after clichés, nothing inventive, and women don't need to break bones to be strong characters!! Enough please...

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