The Old Guard
Film2020125 min

The Old Guard

Taste attributes: actionfantasysuperheromonster/alien/supernaturalthrillerfastlightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"Forever is harder than it looks"

Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, stylish fantasy film, low-key rather than stirring. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very undemandingHow we score

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

fighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Charlize TheronKiKi LayneMatthias SchoenaertsMarwan KenzariLuca Marinelli

Details

Genre
Action
Year
2020
Runtime
125 min
Status
Released
Studio
Skydance Media
Taste scores
How we score

Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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