How does the idea of Charlize Theron leading a band of age-old immortal mercenaries sound to you? What if it tossed in Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and “If Beale Street Could Talk” standout Kiki Layne? Put it all together and you get “The Old Guard”, an upcoming action-superhero mashup coming to Netflix based on a Greg Rucka graphic novel.
The trailer shows Theron playing the character Andromache (Andy for short). She gathers her team of unkillable soldiers to take out a new villain bent on exploiting and weaponizing their special powers. The action looks gritty and intense, but can the movie separate itself from others which look strikingly similar? We won’t have to wait long to see.
“The Old Guard” drops on Netflix July 10th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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Oh heck yes going to watch it! I love Charlize and Matthias Schoenaerts (except for the movie where he played a prisoner working with horses) and they take super-soldiers to the next level it looks like.
I really hope it’s good. I looks fun and (as you said) the cast is great. And Theron is a proven butt-kicker so let’s see how it goes!
I LOVED her in Fury Road. Do you know they are talking about a pre-quel of it?
I’ve heard rumblings. If they do I’ll be there on opening night!!!
Seriously, this looks cool. Charlize Theron kicking ass is always a plus for me. Plus, to share the screen and mentor KiKi Layne just makes it even more special.
Im anxious to give it a go. Hopefully it’s as much fun as it looks.
Pass. I’m still waiting until the 28th for Scoob 💜
Yep that’s right up my street, There Can Be Only One, and Charlene is it when it comes to action ladies. 😊
I thought you might be up for this one! 👍🏼
Hmm, we’ll see. It wasn’t that long ago that I watched the AeonFlux movie for the first (and definitely last) time.
HaHa. I never watched that one. Sounds like I’m not missing anything. 😁
My sister Racheal (the blogger Rue202, whom I’m pretty sure has commented on your blog before) liked it; I thought it interesting, but ultimately boring; poorly executed.
I’m really curious how it will turn out. It has potential but it could also be something we’ve already seen before.