The Guardian

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
9/28/2006
139
PG-13

How do you decide who lives or who dies?

A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.

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Revenue:
$94,973,540
Budget:
$10,000,000

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  • RalphRahal

    The Guardian starts off strong with an engaging introduction that pulls you into the world of elite rescue swimmers. The setup is solid, and the first act does a great job establishing the stakes. But once the second act kicks in, the momentum slows down as the focus shifts almost entirely to training sequences. While these moments have some depth and character development, they drag on too long, making the story feel repetitive. The plot itself follows a familiar formula, and while it has emotional weight, it doesnt bring much originality. It feels like its trying to be Top Gun for the Coast Guard but without the same energy or unpredictability.

    That said, the movie is well-executed on a technical level. The cinematography captures the ...

    February 2, 2025

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