Hilarious black comedy starring Brendan Gleeson as a foul-mouthed Irish detective, whose political incorrectness and brusque manner alienate all he encounters.
Think Rush Hour meets Father Ted, and that’s about where The Guard will fall. Set in the beautiful country landscapes of Ireland, John Michael McDonagh’s crime satire sees a thrilling drug plot come to the quiet town where the guard, Gerry Boyle, works. The powers that be, bring in Don Cheadle, who works for the FBI, as the amount of drugs that is supposedly involved estimates to about half a billion’s worth. Boyle, with his quick wit, foul-mouth, and cynical outlook is at perfect odds with Cheadle’s youthful morality and ideals.
As the two share insults and beers, they quickly realise the plot is bigger than they thought, after a policeman goes missing, and the murders start racking up.
A very, very funny film, largely down to a sharp script and a wonderful performance from Gleeson, who seems to fit perfectly into this role, providing for some outrageous comments, and loveable misbehaviour. Many of the other characters provide some great moments of comedy, in particular Mark Strong as the drug mule, who seems to anger at every little bit of incompetence he encounters.
Watch this is you find comedy in the darkest of humours.
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