The Guardian Angel
The Guardian Angel

The Guardian Angel

2018Movie102 minEnglish

Copenhagen, Denmark, 1951. Criminal investigator Anders Olsen follows the case of a bank robber who eyewitnesses say appears to have been acting under some kind of trance.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Kareem J. WilliamsGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A devoted father, overwhelmed by financial hardship and societal pressures, makes a desperate decision to provide for his family. His choices lead him down a dangerous path, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions and fight for his survival.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely citing its predictable plot and uneven pacing. However, some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors and the film's attempt at a gritty urban drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative storyline that offers little originality.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors delivering stronger turns than others.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of suspense detract from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "The Guardian Angel" are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized reaction, with some viewers finding the narrative compelling in its depiction of struggle, while others found it to be a disappointingly conventional thriller.

Fun Fact

Director and star Kareem J. Williams took on multiple roles in the production, including writing, directing, and starring, as is common for independent filmmakers working with limited resources.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

The psychological thriller “Murderous Trance” is based on the true story of the famed hypnosis murders that occurred in Denmark in the 1950s, where the court system found a man guilty for influencing a man to commit a crime. It’s a fascinat...