The Guardians
The Guardians

The Guardians

2012Movie133 minGerman

15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Sarik AndreasyanGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a Moscow altered by a meteorite impact, a secret organization known as 'MODUL' protects humanity from supernatural threats. When a powerful artifact is stolen, a team of four individuals with extraordinary abilities must band together to retrieve it and prevent a global catastrophe. Their mission leads them through the city's hidden dangers and confronts them with their own inner demons.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak special effects, and uninspired acting. While it aimed for a superhero blockbuster feel, it struggled to deliver on its ambitious premise, leaving audiences and critics unimpressed with its overall execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a Russian superhero film, but criticized for unoriginality.
  • Special effects were often deemed low-quality and unconvincing.
  • The plot was frequently described as predictable and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally poor, with many viewers finding the film to be a weak imitation of Western superhero movies and expressing disappointment in the storyline and visual effects.

Fun Fact

The film was intended to be the first installment in a new Russian superhero franchise, but due to its poor reception and box office performance, further installments were never produced.

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