On Guard
Some things are worth dying for
Some things are worth dying for
Action, Adventure, Drama
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1997
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France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
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Runtime:
128 min
Release date:
3 Dec 1997
Country:
FR, DE, IT
Languages:
French
Budget:
$30,000,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 9 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Sometimes, nothing satisfies like old-fashioned swashbuckling. And in this regard, On Guard delivers.
– Doris N. Truong,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan 2003
fresh:
Despite its postdated irrelevance and its dopey title, this Daniel Auteuil vehicle is ludicrous fun.
– Wesley Morris,
Boston Globe,
3 Jan 2003
rotten:
An awkward and indigestible movie.
– Allison Benedikt,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan 2003
fresh:
It's a tale well told and nearly irresistible.
– John Monaghan,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec 2002
fresh:
A big, gorgeous, sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand, uncomplicated fashion.
– Edward Guthmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Dec 2002