Nearly full marks from Ebert: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...5/1001/reviews
The framing and cinematography here are unobtrusive but efficient. The drama builds remorselessly. Much is at stake. I am exhausted by shootouts in which countless rounds are exchanged in displays of special effects. But a scene like this [one he references earlier], which depends on topography, characters and logistics, can be a gift of the cinema. "The Guard" is a pleasure. I can't tell if it's really (bleeping) dumb or really (bleeping) smart, but it's pretty (bleeping) good.
After a fine dinner with wine (and a few shots of Scotch), I tried to watch this one. Unfortunately, digestion and alchohol make me sleepy. When I woke up the movie was over. I meant to give it another look, but eventually sent it back untouched (again). A sad, but true story.
After a fine dinner with wine (and a few shots of Scotch), I tried to watch this one. Unfortunately, digestion and alchohol make me sleepy. When I woke up the movie was over. I meant to give it another look, but eventually sent it back untouched (again). A sad, but true story.
Basic rule of thumb: never mix the rye with the grape...use the hops instead.
After a fine dinner with wine (and a few shots of Scotch), I tried to watch this one. Unfortunately, digestion and alchohol make me sleepy. When I woke up the movie was over. I meant to give it another look, but eventually sent it back untouched (again). A sad, but true story.
You should make an effort to watch it without an alcoholic haze. It is a very fine movie. After reading Ebert's review I was looking forward to seeing it, and I'm glad I remembered to look for when it came out on BD.
