The Guard (2011)
10/10
Hits the mark
29 August 2020
This! This is what I want movies to be. Quirky, darkly funny, poignant/cheeky at the same time AND very watchable.

Brendan Gleeson leads from the front from the very start. Just his facial expression on the opening scene sets the perfect tone of what's to follow. We know we're in for a treat. A career best performance.

And the supporting cast all lend their hand. Cheadle was perfect as the by-the-book uptight FBI agent. Flanagan provides a much appreciated conduit to show our Guard's tender side. Her acting was exceptional.

Tight plotting, great character actors and a satisfying conclusion. Yes, yes and yes!
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