Go see "The Guardian!"

[Okla-homey]

We were gonna see "All The King's Men" but I prevailed at the last minute.

Yes, "The Guardian" has Demi Moore's husband and Costner, but, it is superb.

Plus, the Coasties (a/k/a "puddle pirates") were due for a hero flick. This will be their "Top Gun." Also, many real USCG rescue swimmers featured. Selfless Service is the theme and it comes thru loud and clear. Suitable for kids over 10 too.

Bottomline: waaay cool movie. Definitely worth twice the cost of admission.

[soonercody]

Thanks for the recommend, Homey.

[Vaevictis]

SHALLOW WATER NAVY!@#

[Sooner_Bob]

I thought it looked pretty good when I saw a preview a while back. Now I need to find a babysitter and take the wife out.

[StoopTroup]

Did Demi's Husband still have his "DUDE" tat? ;)

http://i.timeinc.net/ew/img/review/010706/dude_l.jpg

[dolemitesooner]

Did Demi's Husband still have his "DUDE" tat? ;)

http://i.timeinc.net/ew/img/review/010706/dude_l.jpg
They arn't married yet are they?

[proudsoonergal]

Yep - they got married over a year ago. Don't you keep up with the entertainment mags? :D

[Frozen Sooner]

Is there a quasi-gay volleyball scene?

[Okla-homey]

Is there a quasi-gay volleyball scene?

no. just manly aquatics.

[Ike]

I am shocked. shocked that a movie not about baseball starring costner could be any good.

[Okla-homey]

I am shocked. shocked that a movie not about baseball starring costner could be any good.

But you have hit on something very relevant. This movies shares a theme with "Bulll Durham" involving Costner's character and his interaction with a fellow principle character. Go see it and please report back.;)

[Geekboy]

80% of that movie was filmed here in my hometown of Shreveport.

I'll wait for it to come out of video. I hate going to the movie theater.
People talking, candy wrappers as loud as cymbals, cell phones, etc.
I just hate being around people.

[Ike]

But you have hit on something very relevant. This movies shares a theme with "Bulll Durham" involving Costner's character and his interaction with a fellow principle character. Go see it and please report back.;)

yeah, but does he tell him to hit the bull?

[Okla-homey]

80% of that movie was filmed here in my hometown of Shreveport.



You are correct, the cool "A school" and bar scenes were filmed in Barksport. Specifically Bossier City, LA I guess.

The cool ocean-y parts were filmed around Kodiak AK.

[Okla-homey]

yeah, but does he tell him to hit the bull?

No, but he tells him to relax and use the Force.

[Okla-homey]

I'll wait for it to come out of video. I hate going to the movie theater.
People talking, candy wrappers as loud as cymbals, cell phones, etc.
I just hate being around people.

GB,
This is one you really oughtta see on the big screen. Just play hookey from work some afternoon and go during a weekday afternoon matinee. You'll be glad ya did. promise.

[birddog]

reviews


http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/guardian/

[walkoffsooner]

Went and saw it last night great movie. Well worth the 3.50 to get in.

[Frozen Sooner]

Does anyone have any clue what criteria Rotten Tomatoes uses to determine if a review is good or bad? I can't see calling a review that includes "Despite being overly cliched" as good.

[Okla-homey]

Does anyone have any clue what criteria Rotten Tomatoes uses to determine if a review is good or bad? I can't see calling a review that includes "Despite being overly cliched" as good.

Costner stars in generally two kinds of movie*.

Those that follow the "Shane" plot theme: Dances, Postman, Waterworld

Those that follow the "Bull Durham" plot theme: Bull Durham, The Guardian, Tin Cup

*exception: Field of Dreams

[CatHunter]

COASTIES RULE!!!!

[Pricetag]

My very first movie date was to a film called The Guardian. It was a horror flick, though.