Guardians
Guardians

Movie spotlight

Guardians

2017
Movie
89 min
Russian

During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but, in hard times, they must show themselves again.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Google Users26%
Director: Sarik AndreasyanGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic Moscow, a formidable military unit known as 'Guardians' uses unique superpowers to protect humanity. When an ancient evil awakens, these heroes must band together to fight a battle that will determine the fate of the world. They face genetically engineered monsters and overwhelming odds in a desperate struggle for survival.

Critical Reception

Guardians received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its weak plot, poor visual effects, and uninspired action sequences. It is widely considered one of the worst superhero films ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks any compelling narrative or character development.

  • Visual effects are subpar and detract from any potential spectacle.

  • The film is a derivative and uninspired attempt at a superhero movie.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently point to a nonsensical plot, poor execution of action, and a general lack of entertainment value. Many viewers expressed disappointment with the film's wasted potential and poor special effects.

Fun Fact

The film was intended to be the first installment of a larger cinematic universe, but its poor reception led to any planned sequels being abandoned.

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Reno

Reno

**Not just another superhero film!** It was more like a counterpart of the first 'Captain America' film. Because both the films set in the same background, which is the Cold War. But the Cold War was merely a reason to initiate what the ...

SgtKowalski

SgtKowalski

**The Guardians: how to make a "Russian X-Men" flick for $7 million.** In our world the sum of $7 million was last adequate for a blockbuster about 40 years ago. Obviously, the Russian team bet on using smaller resources to maximum gain....