Review of Guarding Tess (1994) by Liz H — 07 Aug 2007

This is seriosuly one of theeeee best movies of all time. its super funny.

This review of Guarding Tess (1994) was written by Liz H on 07 Aug 2007.

Guarding Tess has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Calum B (434) on 06 Aug 2012

This is an unexpected pearl of a movie…

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By Rob L (734) on 09 Jan 2011

Not bad, just couldn't help but feel it could have had more done and been better. MacLaine is really the highlight in this one too…

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By Alvin Y (438) on 02 Apr 2013

I loved this! Cage and MacLaine have a great chemistry together. I really miss the old Nicholas Cage when he used to make some good movies back then…

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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 Carolyn C (92) on 12 Jan 2016

A charming if fantastical seriocomedy, and that's its only problem…

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By Jae B (20) on 16 May 2010

There are some serious tonal issues at play in this odd couple dramedy that sees Shirley McLaneâ…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 01 Feb 2015

Matching Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine in a comedy, Guarding Tess sounded like a fun mismatch comedy feature…

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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 Christopher S (2,154) on 08 Mar 2012

Like the role itself, Cage is clearly in service here to a fabled but fading star, and he seldom slips on that second banana…

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