Our take
The Guard played by Brendan Gleeson is a new character in cinema that appeals to the funny bone inside all of us. A character like this can make any movie lovable. It also features Don Cheadle playing an FBI agent who is in town to solve a crime under Gleeson’s jurisdiction. An overall great movie with great writing. Please note, for those who have a hard time understanding different accents, subtitles are advised.
What it won
Berlin
1 win
The story
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
Elsewhere
"Gleeson and Cheadle are a pair of sharply matched pros who pour their heart into a narrow range of riffs and mannerisms that take the place of character and thought."
— Richard Brody
"The funniest action comedy for a long time."
— Zara Miller
Streaming arrival
Who picked it
Abtein Foghi is a contributing writer at A Good Movie to Watch, reviewing films and shows across the major streaming services.
