Review of The Guard (2011) by Dylan D — 08 Sep 2013
The Guard is all about The Gleeson. Director John Michael McDonagh's film is a blast, and not because of the story it tells but rather the character it creates. Gleeson's Boyle is one of the most memorable characters to come along in some time.
He's a different sort of animal to be sure: he's crude, offensive, funny, and serious, but he emotes them all with the same cadence. Each of the qualities make the man, and the man is equal parts of all.
None are hidden, all are worn on his sleeve. The movie is potentially offensive, but it's offensive in a goodnatured sort of way that should not contextually bother anyone paying attention to the greater whole.
The rest of the plot is insignificant, really, thanks to the movie's correct laser-like focus on Gleeson.
This review of The Guard (2011) was written by Dylan D on 08 Sep 2013.
The Guard has generally received positive reviews.
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