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Movie Reviews of The Guardian
Movie Review: Great depiction of what goes on behind the scenes of the Coast Guard...
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie around March 2007 and I am likely going to watch it again because of the great dramatic water rescue scenes and the well performed acting by actors Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher (I have to say I am in love with Ashton Kutcher's acting and he did it again very well in this movie). The movie does a beyond terrific job showing what goes behind the scenes of the Coast Guard. It should make the people who serve on the US Coast Guard and Navy feel very good to have them potrayed in a positive light, and we should honor their brave service to out country.
This is definitely a DVD worth owning and watching at least twice a year with family and friends. You might be able to buy it on Netflix for under $10.
Finally I recommend that you watch the special features of how the movie was made and what actually goes on behind the scenes of the Coast Guard. You will learn a lot from the special features secton. You will definitely love this movie and it is a classic worth owning. I just wish I watched the movie in a theater with other people.
Movie Review: A surprising gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much of this movie. Afterall, it had Ashton Kutcher, from Punk'd! But, it was a superbly well put together movie. Ashton, was paired with the older and better Kevin Costner, and the two of them did a tremendous job throughout the movie. Sure, there's the usual formulaic method of pairing the young athletic guy with the washed up gruff officer, but Kutcher and Costner surprised me.
The 137 minutes went by quite quickly, and it didn't feel slow at all. The rescue swimmer training was definitely an eye opener (nice to see Neal McDonough pop up as a trainer there!). It gave me a newfound sense of respect for our brave men and women in the USCG, and it didn't do it in any overtly brash way either.
"That others may live" is embodied especially at the end (I won't spoil the ending), and it was quite a heart rendering moment. 2 thumbs way up for a tastefully done film about the coast guard.
And I agree with the guy below- whoever designed the DVD jacket cover should be taken to the back cellar and flogged.
Movie Review: Rescue swimmers like it wet
Summary: 5 Stars
Rescue swimmers like it wet
And often freezing cold
This movie tells the story
Of the few, the brave, the bold
Jumping out of choppers
And braving ten foot waves
Saving those who otherwise
Would go to watery graves
Randall ought to chuck it in
But just will not admit
He's now too old to do the job
And that its time to quit
An accident changes his life
And puts him in the bleachers
While once he was an action man
He's now one of the teachers
Fischer wants to be the best
And though the training's hard
He wants to break each record
That's been set by the Coast Guard
Two men who share a special bond
Each with a troubled past
Randall has experience
While Fischer's just plain fast
Though really long you'll never feel
The numbness in your rear
Action, drama and romance
Are all included here
Amanda Richards, January 29, 2007
Movie Review: The Guardian 2006
Summary: 5 Stars
" Stirring And Exilarating ! If you're Looking For Pure Screen Exicitement , Look No Further " Kevin Costner (1955-) and Aston Kutcher (1978- ) star in THE GUARDIAN , the powerful action-packed drama that takes you inside the never-before-seen world of the elite Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Team . Reeling with grief in the wake of mission gone tragically wrong , legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall (Costner) Is given a mission he doen's want - Training raw recruits . Once there , he knocks heads with cocky Jake Fisher (Kutcher) , a swimming champ driven by a painful secret , who's more interested in breaking Ben's records than saving lives . But Ben also sees Jake has that it takes to be the best of the best . Filled with spetacular rescues in the lethal water of the Bering Sea , THE GUARDIAN is a riveting and compelling story taht dives straight into the heart and soul of real heroes , the unsung guardians of the sea . One of Kevin Costners very best for years and a superb action movie . Highly RecommendedMovie Review: One of the best action adventure films in a long time
Summary: 5 Stars
Admittedly, how could they go wrong? They had Costner, a heroic group of role models, the fallen warrior theme, music from Bryan Adams. That combination has led to success many times.
"The Guardian" takes the expected mix of Hollywood and hoorah and adds just enough heart wrenching gut punches to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Kevin Costner stars as Ben Randall, a Coast Guard swimmer who's the only surviving member of his team. Randall's been assigned to teach new swimmer trainees so he can 'download his impressive resume on the next generation'. Jake Fischer is his star student, a brash overconfident young swim champion who has what it takes in the pool--but maybe not on the team.
The film handles many issues not just who gets saved and how, but how the torch gets passed on to the new generation. The director filmed an alternate ending, but I believe what they settled on is perfect. Very well done and deserves a lot more kudos than it's gotten.