The Old Guard (2020)

IMDb plot summary: A covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with an inability to die have fought to protect the world for centuries. But when their abilities are suddenly exposed, they need to eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate their power.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, and Matthias Schoenaerts.

The Old Guard is a fantasy sci-fi action movie starring Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of immortal beings who go around saving people's lives while also being on the run from those who want to hunt them down. Things get even more complicated when they discover another immortal who doesn't know what she is yet. What an odd movie this is. It has all the hallmarks of a very trope-filled young adult novel, but this is clearly for adults. That's not necessarily a complaint, just something that makes the movie unique. The lore behind the characters is significantly more interesting than watching them engage in actual battle with the government agents, and it was irritating how obviously it was set up for a sequel at the end. Have the courage to end your movie, please. But if you wanted to watch a YA story featuring adult characters, this is absolutely what that is, and it's a decent ride.

How it entered my Flickchart:

🎥 The Old Guard (2020)

📊 Ranked #2460/4179 on my Flickchart

🎯 Flickscore™: 41

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