The Old Guard 2 (2025)
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Andy and her team of immortal warriors fight with renewed purpose as they face a powerful new foe threatening their mission to protect humanity.
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cast
... Andromache of Scythia / Andy
... Nile Freeman
... Sebastien Le Livre / Booker
... Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
... Nicolò di Genova / Nicky
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The longest filler episode I've watched. There is no reason besides money that this film is nearly 2 hours long. It could've been a 5-10 minute intro to catch people up, but instead they drew it out to have an entire film.
With barely any lines to learn, this movie leans heavily on needless action and a confusing plot that leads up to "and next time on The Old Guard". There is no mystery, no real tension, one or two "surprising" revelations, and very little to hang on to. Even with a half-functioning brain, this film won't be distracting enough to warrant its full attention.
If you really want to follow what's going on in the series, just wait for the next film where they'll have some flashbacks, read a synopsis of this one, or watch this at 1.5x speed. You will have saved 2 hours of your life.
Director:
Writer:
Greg Rucka (Screenplay)
Greg Rucka (Graphic Novel)
Greg Rucka (Story)
Sarah L. Walker (Screenplay)
Leandro Fernandez (Graphic Novel)
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The Old Guard 2
The longest filler episode I've watched. There is no reason besides money that this film is nearly 2 hours long. It could've been a 5-10 minute intro to catch people up, but instead they drew it out to have an entire film.
With barely any lines to learn, this movie leans heavily on needless action and a confusing plot that leads up to "and next time on The Old Guard". There is no mystery, no real tension, one or two "surprising" revelations, and very little to hang on to. Even with a half-functioning brain, this film won't be distracting enough to warrant its full attention.
If you really want to follow what's going on in the series, just wait for the next film where they'll have some flashbacks, read a synopsis of this one, or watch this at 1.5x speed. You will have saved 2 hours of your life.
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"The Old Guard 2 is a mixed bag - a sequel that improves in some areas but regresses in others. Its action remains entertaining, bolstered by committed performances and sharp choreography. Thematically, it dares to ask meaningful questions about destiny, power, and morality, even if it struggles to answer them in a satisfying manner.
But a sluggish pace, tonal inconsistencies, and an overemphasis on setting up future installments dilute what could have been a sharper, more impactful story. Fans of the first film might find enough to enjoy, but it's hard to shake the feeling that this franchise is losing sight of what made it special in the first place.
Now, I merely hope the inevitable third chapter finally strikes the right balance between character, action, and world-building."
Rating: C
Cast & Crew of
The Old Guard 2
Cast
... Andromache of Scythia / Andy
... Nile Freeman
... Sebastien Le Livre / Booker
... Yusuf Al-Kaysani / Joe
... Nicolò di Genova / Nicky
... Quynh
... Copley
... Discord
... Tuah
... Louis
... Konrad
... Watch Officer
... Food Stand Vendor
... Officer (voice)
... Booker (voice)
Crew
... Unit Production Manager
... Assistant Art Director
... Storyboard Artist
... First Assistant Director
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Assistant Production Manager
... Chief Lighting Technician
... Key Hair Stylist
... Unit Production Manager
... Set Costumer
... Makeup Artist
... Key Makeup Artist
... Still Photographer
... Lighting Programmer
... Unit Publicist
... Executive Producer
... Techno Crane Operator
... Stunt Double
... Video Assist Operator
... Director
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Producer
... Graphic Novel Illustrator
... Graphic Novel
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Second Unit Director
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... Supervising Armorer
... Director of Photography
... Stunt Double
... Editor
... Original Music Composer
... Stunts
... Casting
... Costume Design
... Aerial Director of Photography
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Production Sound Mixer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Original Music Composer
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Story
... Screenplay
... Graphic Novel
... Stunts
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunt Double
... Sound Designer
... Stunt Driver
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