Review of Guarding Tess (1994) by Amanda D — 18 Jun 2007

Very underrated movie written by my old writing partner. Probably one of the most restrained and best performances Nic Cage has ever given...

This review of Guarding Tess (1994) was written by Amanda D on 18 Jun 2007.

Guarding Tess has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 19 Apr 2011

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

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 05 May 2012

What counts is the comic tension between MacLaine and Cage. It's so well done, it doesn't matter how dumb things get…

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By James M (2,946) on 28 Apr 2010

There's a touching and funny chemistry between the two leads, aside from that it's quite an average movie…

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 09 Oct 2013

A not-very-funny Nick Cage comedy. I wanted Raising Arizona, but this was more Driving Miss Daisy…

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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 Michael R (2,154) on 04 Nov 2010

While not a bad movie it just feels like they could have done a little more with it, although MacLaine is great…

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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 Mary S (383) on 17 Aug 2012

Tess really made this movie, loved the connection between the two…

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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 Errick S (96) on 12 Mar 2012

A decent Cage movie from his younger years…

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