Film review: The Guardian

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Preliminary information

Name: The Guardian
Year of release: 2006
Director: Andrew Davis
Genre: drama, action
Leading actors: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher

The Guardian tells a story of a legend and young stubborn student. Ben Randall (played by Kevin Costner) is almost living legend. He is famous Rescuer swimmer, who losts his group druing a storm. After that, he is sent to the "A" school. He doesn't think that is a job for him, but doesn't refuse either. At school he ends up teaching a class, where Jake Fischer (played by Aschton Kutcher) is. The two don't get along very well, both having their dark past also. During the movie, both characters learn something from each other. They really grow, and Jake learns to understand the real meaning of rescue swimmer. Ben finds himself fighting against the feeling that Jake shouldn't be better than him, but still enjoying the challenges he can make Jake to beat. Also some romance is included when Jake meets Emily Thomas (played by Melissa Sakemiller). That romance leads Jake also into a bit of trouble. 

Whole movie is kind well made in my opinion. Characters are very plausible and plot is good and keeps the tension to the end. I'm not going to be a spoiler and reveal the end, because it would take all the fun from watching it. Kutcher's character Jake is the most interesting one.

Language was partially quite difficult, but nothing that can't be somehow understand, luckily.

I would recommend this film to any fan of action or drama films. It's a  combination of action and drama, without going too dramatic or including too much action. And especially if you're interested in sea rescuers, I would definitely recommend it for you..