Safeguard
Safeguard

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Safeguard

2020
Movie
94 min
English

When a Japanese restaurant is extorted by the London Mafia, a father takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and their business.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Google Users58%
Director: Rhys FranklinGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled former special forces operative, now working as a dog walker, finds himself protecting his wealthy client's daughter from a dangerous mercenary group. The operative must use all his training and resourcefulness to keep her safe as they are pursued through the city.

Critical Reception

Safeguard received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often cited for its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some appreciated the efforts of the lead actor, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline that has been seen in numerous other action movies.

  • Action sequences are often uninspired and lack the tension needed to be engaging.

  • While the premise has potential, the execution falls short, leading to a generally underwhelming experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a lack of originality in the plot and unmemorable action. Many viewers found the film to be a standard action thriller that didn't offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2020, "Safeguard" had a limited theatrical release and was primarily distributed through video-on-demand platforms.

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