After seeing that The Guard was going to be released on DVD a few weeks back and the rave reviews by critics and audiences alike, I had to see it and let me tell you I am glad that I did. The Guard is a comedy in the likes of Snatch, and an impressive directorial debut from writer and director John Michael McDonagh. The movie follows the inappropriate goings on of Gerry Boyle (Brendan Gleeson)as he goes about his daily routines as a police officer (Guard) in a small town in Ireland. Gerry certainly walks to his own beat and is not afraid to take advantage of the perks of being a police officer.
All is well until Gerry attends a briefing led by FBI Agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) who is investigating a group of drug smugglers said to be in the area. During the briefing Gerry's honesty and crossness come to the forefront and an unlikely relationship between Wendell and Gerry begins. The Guard then becomes a movie about two men from different worlds coming together to catch the bad guy.
The Guard is a laugh out loud, crass, racist, and enjoyable comedy that keeps you on your toes throughout. Although it is certainly a comedy first it does not lack in story like so many of the comedies that are released on a monthly basis, this film is different. Gleeson and Cheadle are the perfect odd couple and the chemistry and timing is great. The humor, although crass, is not infantile and this film is truly an adult comedy with well thought out dialogue and great acting throughout. The Guard is the best adult comedy I have seen this year and recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh. My only issue, which is strictly on me, is that the Irish accents are so thick at times I feel as though I missed out on some of the incredible dialogue.
All is well until Gerry attends a briefing led by FBI Agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) who is investigating a group of drug smugglers said to be in the area. During the briefing Gerry's honesty and crossness come to the forefront and an unlikely relationship between Wendell and Gerry begins. The Guard then becomes a movie about two men from different worlds coming together to catch the bad guy.
The Guard is a laugh out loud, crass, racist, and enjoyable comedy that keeps you on your toes throughout. Although it is certainly a comedy first it does not lack in story like so many of the comedies that are released on a monthly basis, this film is different. Gleeson and Cheadle are the perfect odd couple and the chemistry and timing is great. The humor, although crass, is not infantile and this film is truly an adult comedy with well thought out dialogue and great acting throughout. The Guard is the best adult comedy I have seen this year and recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh. My only issue, which is strictly on me, is that the Irish accents are so thick at times I feel as though I missed out on some of the incredible dialogue.