GamerTab That was an excellent one.
CommentsXp Best movie ever!
ThrillMessage There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.
Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
massjazzfan I am extremely impressed with this movie, and I feel like it is under-appreciated. This movie is not the fast-paced action movie that we are used to with military films. Instead, this is an inspirational story about overcoming the challenges in one's life. The movie follows the character development of Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) and Ben Randall (Kevin Costner). In the movie, both characters are facing similar struggles, and when they first meet, they are dealing with they're ghosts in different ways. But, together they overcome them and become the heroes that they need to be. I love this movie because it helps to inspire people to become better. These characters are rescue swimmers or training to become rescue swimmers, and they must overcome their own personal struggles to be able to help save others. You gain a deeper appreciation for real life coast guard swimmers. You also feel as if you yourself are able to make a difference in the lives of other people. This movie is a great representation of overcoming one's self to become a person that will make a difference in the lives of others.
Prismark10 There is nothing too much original about The Guardian. It is a tale of veteran coast guard Ben Randall (Kevin Costner) who after a tragic rescue operation and a troubled marriage is assigned to train new recruits at coast guard training school.He meets cocky Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) a swimming champion who has joined the coast guard training and who starts a casual relationship with another teacher while in training.At first Ben and Jake do not get along but gradually come to respect each other especially as Jake opens up about his past.The film is just too formulaic, you have seen elements of it in films like Top Gun or Backdraft. Director Andrew Davis excels in the coast guard rescue scenes but too much of the film is choppy.
declan-bebbington-10 Ashton Kutcher & Kevin Costner. Kelso & The fish dude from Waterworld. What an odd but perfect combination.I've always been a fan of Kutcher, but this excels him into new heights. The way he captures the emotion his character explores is like the star on a Christmas tree, gorgeous.I never went into this film with expectations of a classic however I was left in awe as I turned off my DVD player and my mind remained blown. Perhaps I am overselling this, but it is arguably my favourite movie of all time. So..Deal with it.Simply brilliant.
annehexste I never got to see this one in the theater, but it seemed interesting enough to give it a try. The story involves the Coast Guard's elite rescue swimmers. These are the men and women who go in during storms to rescue people, or if a ship is sinking, or any other waterborn operation. They have a very risky job, and only the best make it through the training. The story involves a young recruit(Kutcher) and a legendary older veteran(Costner). Kutcher is a champion swimmer, but he is hiding something inside him and may not be there for the right reasons. Costner has just lost his best friend on a mission, and is being forced into the position of teacher for some down time. He is also dealing with his wife leaving him. This movie is about growth in the student and teacher, and about sacrifice. It is shades of An Officer and a Gentleman with a little Perfect Storm thrown in. It is a well told and made film. Costner is a bit wooden at times, but he gets by with typical Costner charm. Kutcher is decent in the role. I still have trouble seeing him in non-comedic roles. Though I did like him in The Buttefly Effect. Overall this is a good movie. I would give it a try.
