Looking for the next Netflix film to watch? The Old Guard might just be the movie you’re looking for! Based on the graphic novels by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernández, The Old Guard is an instant blockbuster on track to reach 74 million households, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love and Basketball), the story follows four immortal warriors, Andy, Booker, Nicky, and Joe, who have secretly protected humanity for years and are now being hunted down for their powers just as they discover a new immortal, Nile.
Now, this may seem like your usual action movie, but watching it myself completely took me by surprise. Perhaps it will be the same for you, so here are a few reasons why you should watch The Old Guard!
There Are Queer Immortal Warriors
The only expectation or forethought I had prior to watching this movie was that it’s about immortal warriors, but when are they ever queer?! Nicky and Joe are lovers who fought each other in the Crusades before realising they were the love of each others’ lives (enemies-to-lovers trope anyone?). Andy herself is pansexual and the movie has hinted something more between her and another female warrior just like them. In the books, Andy was in fact sleeping with another woman.
The Fight Scenes Are Beautifully Done
The fight scenes in The Old Guard will repeatedly leave you in awe. Everything is beautifully choreographed and formed, and some will even seem like a dance.
Immortality and Humanity Are Important Themes
As expected, immortality and humanity are recurring themes in the movie. For thousands of years, Andy and the others have been fighting, protecting, and trying to save humanity. But now, Andy herself is starting to doubt if what they’re doing is actually bringing something good in the world. Nile’s addition to the group also brings a touch of humanity, not just to the characters but also the story itself.
There Are Lots of Heart-Stopping and Heart-Wrenching Moments
There are a lot of action and major “WTF” moments throughout the movie. Your jaw will probably drop 15 minutes into it. That said, there are also a couple of emotional and mellow moments that will also touch your heart. Grief, guilt, and regret circles around some of the characters and the more you get into the movie, the more you’ll also hurt for them.
They Have A Fun Soundtrack
Background music and soundtracks have the power to make a movie atmospheric and incredibly exhilarating. The Old Guard’s soundtrack does exactly that! Now some might say some choices were cheesy, but they could still be fun. From the first title sequence to the fight scenes, to the emotional conversations, to the end credits, the soundtrack will have you invested in every part.
Charlize Theron
Do I need to say more?
For The Found Family Trope
If you’re just like me who’s an absolute sucker for the found family trope, you definitely need to watch this film. Andy, Nicky, Joe, and Booker are more than just an army or a band of warriors. Above all, they are family, and they would go to incredible lengths for each other. Nile learns this when she joins the group and finds out that they would do whatever it takes to keep each other safe.
Overall, The Old Guard is an exciting new, and dare I say it, superhero movie you do not want to miss! Watch it on Netflix today!
