Review of The Guard (2011) by Robyn M — 04 Jan 2013
F that synopsis makes "The Guard" sound wholly serious, bear in mind that it is completely and totally a comedy. A dark comedy to be sure but a comedy nonetheless. If you've ever wondered what "Hot Fuzz" would be like if it was subtle and less over-the-top, "The Guard" fits the bill.
This is writer/director John Michael McDonagh's first full length, It is a witty, well-written. The pacing isn't exactly what I would call slow but instead calculatedly casual; it knows where it intends to go and it makes its way with balanced determination.
This review of The Guard (2011) was written by Robyn M on 04 Jan 2013.
The Guard has generally received positive reviews.
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