A group of immortal mercenaries is set up and hunted down, but together, they’ll take down anyone who stands in their way.
Well-shot! Good job by Gina Prince-Bythewood, as international films, especially of that magnitude, can never be easy. There are too many locations, too many cast and crew, too many permissions to shoot, and too many visual effects. I believe it’s her most ambitious film to date, so well done! Charlize Theron and her multinational/multiracial team of mercenaries create great chemistry in front of the camera, offering plenty of action but also laughter when they take out and wield their weapon of choice.
Now, I would say that the film’s score is not a perfect match. Maybe I kept having the graphic novel in mind while watching, and while reading the comic back in the day, that’s not the music I had in mind. I can understand that the film’s target audience is not me, so maybe it makes more sense for younger people. It is very well edited, though (on that music), so the rhythm and pace compensate.
Before hitting “play”, remember: This is a Skydance & Netflix production. The Old Guard follows the standard New Hollywood narrative, aiming at an audience that has no interest in Italian neorealism. It is entertaining, though, and I enjoyed all the effort put in by everyone in front and behind the camera. I hope you do as well.
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