{"id":33906,"date":"2020-08-06T00:56:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=33906"},"modified":"2020-08-06T00:56:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:56:02","slug":"movie-review-the-old-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/living\/movie-review-the-old-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie review: The Old Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Netflix brings us the story of a group of immortal mercenaries in The Old Guard<\/em>.<\/h3>\n

Starring Charlize Theron as the group\u2019s leader, Andromache of Scythia or \u201cAndy,\u201d the film follows the immortals in their efforts to use their unique abilities to help others in need.
\nUnfortunately, matters are complicated when a new immortal, Nile Freeman (KiKi Layne), is discovered and the group must help her adjust to her new undying life.
\nOn top of all this, a greedy businessman (Harry Melling) has discovered the immortals\u2019 secret and begins hunting them down with the goal of exploiting their immortality.
\nThe feeling you get from this film is that immortality is more of a curse than a blessing.
\nAll the immortals have suffered and lost people dear to them, with no choice but to keep on living.
\nThough they strive to do good, it is a struggle to continue when the world seems to be in constant chaos.
\nThankfully, this movie is not all doom and gloom, ultimately showing the benefit that does come from the good deeds the immortals do.
\nSome levity is also added through the banter between the group.
\nIt\u2019s clear these characters care about one another, which helps you get invested in their well-being.
\nThe Old Guard<\/em> also boasts some well-directed and choreographed fight scenes, with Andy showcasing some of the film\u2019s best.
\nIt can get a little bloody at times, but, gratefully, nothing is ever too graphic.
\nThough the villains are primarily a generic evil corporation, they do their job at being despicable and easy to hate.
\nAnd, with the more complex protagonists, this winds up working in the movie\u2019s favour.
\nOverall, The Old Guard<\/em> is an enjoyable, action-packed film and among the best I\u2019ve seen on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FOUR OUT OF FIVE STARS
\nOUT NOW ON NETFLIX
\nRATING: MA15+
\nRUNNING TIME: 125 MINS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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