The Guardian (2006) 
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher team up in this torch-passing tale of the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. When a routine rescue mission goes horribly wrong and a team of rescue swimmers are killed, their leader Ben Randall (Costner, JFK) is reassigned to teach an elite squadron of Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers down at the naval training base. Still reeling from the tragic loss of his crew, Randall immerses himself in his new job, but his humourless pedagogy rubs a lot of trainees up the wrong way. None more so than cocky young swim champ, Jake Fischer (Kutcher, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT), whom he takes under his wing. While Jake already shows potential, he lacks the experience that comes with age and still has a lot to learn from his seasoned instructor. Upon graduation, Jake follows Randall to Alaska where he gets his first real taste of what it means to be a USCG Rescue Swimmer, and the values of heroism and sacrifice that entails. Under the no-nonsense direction of Andrew Davis (THE FUGITIVE, UNDER SIEGE), the visceral energy flows non-stop through this familiar but nonetheless riveting affair. Shot in a flat, matter-of-fact manner, the harshness of naval academy life is celebrated without being glamorized, while the rescues at sea are nothing short of hair-raising, making excellent use of CGI effects to plunge the viewer right into the towering waves and storms along with the divers. Several familiar, stalwart faces are on hand to help the boys become men and the men to accept aging gracefully, including John Heard, Clancy Brown, and Neal McDonough. Costner is perfect in a curmudgeonly role that fits him like a tailor-made wet suit. The real surprise is Kutcher, whose acting seems to evolve along with his character, revealing lots of murky depth.
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brenda from Sligo, 04 Apr 2007
Two stubborn men trying to battle their inner demons while trying to save peoples lifes. Highly recommended viewing.
6 people out of 8 found this review helpful
Watchable
Niamh from Dublin, 23 Jul 2007
I guess by the trailer you know what you are getting so if you like the young cocky student Vs the old tortured master scenarios this fits the bill.
Good insight into the training of cadets into becoming these wondeful lifesavers and you will admire anyone who chooses this as a career. Kutcher slightly better than expected and Coster solid too. You've seen it all before in the likes of Top Gun and Officer and a Gentleman but this is the noughties version. Entertaining enough for a DVD night in.
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful
top notch movie
pat from Donegal, 23 Apr 2007
this gets you from the start to finish , i really enjoyed watching it. it shows you an inside look at some of the bravest men and women alive , excellent film
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful
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Lisa from Kilkenny, 14 Jul 2007
I felt it was a good movie i enjoyed. It follows the tough training of a team lifeboat.
The coach is pushed into doing training, but after a while bonds with the men from his training and past experiences.
The movie keeps your attention and it not that predictable. The stunts in are realistic. It makes you aware of the dangers that the men risk their life each time the boat goes out.
Kevin Costner and the other main actors/actress work well together.
Movie to enjoy watching! Take
3 people out of 4 found this review helpful
Good for a nights viewing
Mark from Dublin, 09 Jul 2007
You will get the feeling you have been here before Officer and Gentleman, GI Jane, Heatbreak ridge, Topgun etc etc you know the story maverick young buck out to prove something old experienced teacher out to break the rookie who reminds him of his younger self, having said that it isnt a bad watch and will kill a few hours surprise surprise Kevins old pal Bryan adams turns up with the soundtrack is it written into Costner contract or something.
3 people out of 6 found this review helpful
Brill
Amy from Longford, 03 May 2007
Fantastic
3 people out of 6 found this review helpful
Formulaic
Ciaran from Dublin, 31 May 2007
There is no doubting that, while watching 'The Guardian', you will get the feeling that you have seen it all before. There is nothing new here - it's the typical teacher/student angle we have seen in so many other movies. But it's not so bad and is a passing evening's entertainment if you are not expecting the earth. Costner plays the hard, experienced teacher role well while Kutcher is the generic 'jock' needing to be tough a few lessons before showing what a great student he is. Watchable.
1 people out of 3 found this review helpful
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Kevin from Dublin, 29 Aug 2007
I liked it. Obviously if you don't like kutcher or costner you won't like this as its all about them. Not a classic but at the same time you know what you're getting before you rent it. Old hero trains young cocky trainee, both learn about themselves etc. A good few hours spent though, enjoyable.
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful
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