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The Old Guard

The Old Guard

Action · Fantasy · 2020

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

Movie details

The Old Guard

“Forever is harder than it looks.”

2020 Action · Fantasy 2h 5m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Written by

Greg Rucka

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Andromache of Scythia / Andy

KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne

Nile Freeman

Veronica Ngô

Veronica Ngô

Quynh

Matthias Schoenaerts

Matthias Schoenaerts

Sebastien Le Livre / Booker

Marwan Kenzari

Marwan Kenzari

Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe

Luca Marinelli

Luca Marinelli

Nicolò di Genova / Nicky

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Copley

Court is in session

Put The Old Guard on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.