Consistently enjoyable, if rarely exceptional, mass entertainment.
On Guard(Le Bossu)
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France, Italy, Germany · 1997
2h 8m
Director Philippe de Broca
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain
Genre Adventure
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In 16th century France, when the Duke of Nevres is killed by his would-be heir the Count of Gonzague, the Count retains wealth and power for 20 years. However, when the Duke's rightful heir comes of age and is aided by the Duke's former confidant, the legitimacy of the Count's dukedom is called into question.
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A delight from top to bottom, packed with romance, adventure, beautifully executed swordplay and a sumptuous period look.
Washington Post by Desson Thomson
Movie is over-the-top but enjoyable entertainment.
San Francisco Chronicle by Edward Guthmann
A big, gorgeous, sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand, uncomplicated fashion.
L.A. Weekly by Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
The film is never less than lovely to gaze upon, shot in saturated colors, richly appointed in period trappings and peopled only by the very beautiful. But it is also, by its end, too silly to take seriously.
New York Post by Jonathan Foreman
Generally delightful, and reminiscent of two vanished ages: when men were men, and when movies were movies.
Chicago Reader by Jonathan Rosenbaum
This is effective as straight-ahead, action-packed storytelling, losing some of its energy only in the final stretch.
There's terrific chemistry between Perez and Auteuil.
Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas
Splendid entertainment, young in spirit but accomplished in all aspects with the fullness of spirit and sense of ease that comes only with experience.
The story is a mess. But On Guard was directed by the reliable Philippe de Broca, who imbues the whole affair with high-calorie silliness.
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