Review of Guarding Tess (1994) by Paul D — 19 Apr 2011

Routine thriller with all the trimmings of a Hollywood styled money-maker.

This review of Guarding Tess (1994) was written by Paul D on 19 Apr 2011.

Guarding Tess has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Robyn M (1,282) on 30 Jul 2012

Politicians have a up hold to keep, Tess a former lady makes exceptions. Gaurding tess is fun, real and endearing…

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By Vuk S (77) on 19 Apr 2013

Nicolas Cage looks cool n faithful in the movie…

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By Malcolm Johnson (219) for Hartford Courant (284) on 05 Jun 2018

Maclaine's performance as Tess Carlisle, which shifts from polite witchiness to lonely, mildly boozy poignancy, adds up to the only real reason…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 20 Jul 2014

Not too terrible but kinda a pointless Tad bit boring movie no real plot just a secret service Guy frustrated with watching the first lady…

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By Errick S (96) on 12 Mar 2012

A decent Cage movie from his younger years…

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By Eric J (681) on 02 Apr 2012

A cute story done very well. Shirley MacLaine did superbly…

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By Aaron B (1,506) on 25 Aug 2010

Not Nicolas Cage's best work, but it does provide some entertainment. The performances are good, but the story is a little thin…

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By Critic M (143) on 15 Apr 2013

A classic Nic Cage film that is as fun as it is touching. Bits of drama and mystery are interlaced to help give this one added depth…

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By Brad R (338) on 20 Apr 2010

Maybe this movie ends wonderfully, but I'll never know…

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By Bengel W (473) on 24 Sep 2013

Shirley MacLaine as a former first lady will have you in stitches of laughter as she treats Nicholas Cage with tasks that do not belong to…

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