Review of Guarding Tess (1994) by Rika A — 01 Jul 2007

I LOVVVVVVE this movie.. Shirley is as bright as ever.. adorable.. yea.. and so is Nick.

This review of Guarding Tess (1994) was written by Rika A on 01 Jul 2007.

Guarding Tess has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Guarding Tess (1994)

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 Corey B (870) on 24 Mar 2012

Movie is basically Cage VS MacClaine and it is enjoyable as that…

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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 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 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 Sanity Assassin ! (607) on 06 May 2014

Nick Cage is solid in it as a incensed bodyguard driven mad by the crazy whims of the ex-first lady…

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By Camille L (1,034) on 17 Apr 2016

Guarding Tess est une comédie dramatique sur un garde du corps bien trop diplômé pour veiller sur la Première Dame des USA…

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By Leonard Kelly (1) for Variety (12,700) on 31 Mar 2013

Comedy, pathos and thrills alternately collide, creating problems in both pacing and developing a consistent tone…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 05 Jun 2010

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch................its got a good cast of actors/actressess…

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By Allen G (306) on 19 Feb 2013

It's so typical that I'm not going to spend much time on it…

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