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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Cinesnark (167) on 22 Oct 2017

Witty, macabre and funny, The Guard is a well-paced, well-acted movie that should not be missed if you're a fan of crime comedies…

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By Eva3Si0N (403) on 12 Sep 2017

The usual family movie with allegedly elements of the comedy. Which is absent…

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By Colin Kennedy (49) for Metro (UK) (700) on 31 Aug 2017

The Guard can sometimes be a touch too clever for its own good such as when the villains discuss their favourite philosophers but quality acting…

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By Craig D. Lindsey (161) for INDY Week (57) on 31 Aug 2017

Much like its protagonist, the film appears to enjoy taking the piss out of its audience, giving them a cynical yet cheeky neo-noir that tweaks…

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By Bill C (822) on 22 Aug 2017

The Guard is the funniest film i've seen in a while.... actually the most enjoyable film i've seen in a while. Brenda Gleeson owns in this. A must…

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By Shoulderoforion (95) on 18 Aug 2017

This movie is a hidden indie gem and the largest box office draw in Irish history (not a joke)…

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 14 May 2017

It could easily have been just a weird stylistic dark comedy, which it also is in some way, but the writing, directing and Gleeson's performance…

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By John M (4,356) on 11 Mar 2017

Wow.. Director Mcdonagh and Brendan gleeson…

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By Mohammed A (375) on 01 Jan 2017

A cracking action comedy with Gleeson reprising his grumpy persona seen In Bruges, well worth looking out for…

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By Lezee (801) on 23 Nov 2016

An ordinary cop, enjoying his single life, gets into a real cop business…

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By Dtc (1) on 06 Nov 2016

One of my top ten films, for various reasons…

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By Krisstolliday14 (15) on 08 Sep 2016

Fresh, exciting, funny and at the same time frustrating as hell…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 31 Jul 2016

Featuring both the director and star of Cavalry (2014), The Guard's undisputed talent in a popular comedy sounded too entertaining to ignore…

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By Kriss T (43) on 31 Jul 2016

Featuring both the director and star of Cavalry (2014), The Guard's undisputed talent in a popular comedy sounded too entertaining to ignore…

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By Brian H (1,202) on 31 Jul 2016

Featuring both the director and star of Cavalry (2014), The Guard's undisputed talent in a popular comedy sounded too entertaining to ignore…

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By Jamie C (1,664) on 26 Mar 2016

It's hard to hate this film but it's also hard to really like, The crude irish tone and dark humour works very well but the story was rushed…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 09 Mar 2016

Bit Of Entertaining Dark & Quirky Comedy. Set In Small Town Cold Ireland…

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By Samy A (175) on 27 Feb 2016

The dialogue is witty and knowing with some great moments between Gleeson and Cheadle as well as the trio of drug smugglers…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 11 Jan 2016

It had it's moments, listening to the language is funny in itself. However, the overall story certainly isn't anything new or fun…

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By Cb M (56) on 07 Jan 2016

Brendan Gleeson is hilarious as a rough and inappropriate police sargent in this cracking Irish thriller…

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