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Aug 06, 2023Charleydog17 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is the fourth time that I have watched "The Guard" and love it.
May 12, 2023aladdinfarag rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
this movie was funny. I didnt expect it from non comedians. good solid movie.
Feb 16, 2023RoyalJellyIII rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant movie, with a dry Irish sense of humor. The film never veers off into absolute bedlam and silliness, but is kept grounded by real relationship interactions.
Feb 16, 2023FreedaRome rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is in my top 5 films of all time. It’s just a really great film.
Aug 26, 2022kpelish rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Darkly funny (once you get past the racism/sexism). Brendan Gleeson owns his role as the cantankerous Irish cop with his own sense of humor, morals, and justice. Don Cheadle also does a great job as the fish-out-of-water American FBI agent…
Feb 06, 2022dsw3914 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Really good with lots of sarcastic, dry humor played straight. It does have some moments of sadness too. All in all, I am very glad I watched it. One must be aware that the f word is used about 800 times it seems so be ready.
Oct 17, 2019yesbyedith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
People always saying "can't " drive me crazy... enjoyed to the max.
Dec 21, 2017Nursebob rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The Irish penchant for political incorrectness is dark indeed in John Michael McDonagh’s comedic policier set in a small backwater on Ireland’s west coast. Shot through with trenchant wit delivered in a barely comprehensible brogue and a…
Dec 12, 2016daveb99 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining movie. You have to enjoy all the characters that Brendan Gleeson plays. The movie is worth watching for his performance alone.
Sep 20, 2016Matinee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
You've probably seen this type of film before where two law enforcement officers whose styles clash must work together. This one is done very well, though, and has the added benefit of being set in Ireland. By the end of the movie, I found…
lucille007
Apr 04, 2016lucille007 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I didn't like this DVD at all - only watched first 15 mins and knew it wasn't for me.
Feb 03, 2016BritCrimeDramaFan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well-done dramedy which has the advantage of starring Brandon Gleeson as a hardened Garda policeman who still believes in right & wrong and doesn't suffer fools lightly. The interplay between him and Don Cheadle is what makes the film…
Dec 30, 2015wlp rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars! Superb characters of Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. The underbelly of Irish culture is exposed for all to see. Nobody is safe from the quick jabs! Enjoy!
Nov 27, 2015jimg2000 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Political Incorrect police drama but hilarious throughout with a great finish. Turn on the CC even when the natives were not speaking Gaelic.
Oct 18, 2015Monolith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I sought this one out after just watching McDonagh's current film with Gleeson, "Calvary", which was brilliant. As was this. Good stuff.
Oct 08, 2015StarGladiator rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this film of international // cooperation \\ between an Irish copper, Gleeson, and the American G-man, Cheadle. Excellent acting, excellent chemistry between the actors who played off each other quite nicely.
nycounsel
Mar 29, 2015nycounsel rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An irreverent comedy that pitches an unorthodox policeman against a group of philosophical drug-smugglers. Definitely worth seeing - except, of course, if you are humorless and afraid of sharp language, in which case you should continue…
Feb 15, 2015Sanrin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious, suspenseful police-buddy comedy between Brendan Gleeson's "unconventional" Connemara police sergeant and Don Cheadle's privileged, straitlaced FBI agent. Witty dialogue and excellent acting, and a character-driven plot driven by…
Nov 27, 2014Ron@Ottawa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An interesting, small film from Ireland. It is a crime drama with a comical twist. Brendan Gleeson was exceptional is his role as a small-town cop.
Jul 06, 2014Vrouk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It's an interesting little movie with a peculiar sense of humour. You either get it or you don't. Gleeson and Cheadle have amazing chemistry and a funny little gem worth watching (if you keep an open mind).
May 29, 2014DavidAstwell rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Small town british cop film. Might be a good movie but I couldn't watch more than 5 minutes. Looks to be filmed as if in 1992 (or there abouts).
May 07, 20140cho rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great movie. Wasn’t expecting too much from it and was pleasantly surprised. Lots of dark humour in this one.
Nov 03, 2013empbee rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good acting.
Oct 15, 2013bijum rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great movie, recommended if you enjoy dark stuff like Coen Bros!
Quimeras
May 06, 2013Quimeras rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
“The guard” has a weak plot and often resorts to stereotypes in order to get some laughs. It is unclear whether it was meant to be a comedy or a police drama/action film. The one thing that is quite evident to me is the wasted talent in…