The Guardian

The Guardian (2006) Drama/Action 10/10

This movie is another one where every time I watch it I have issues because I always think the evacuation crews don't do enough to ensure the helos are in good condition to perform rescues and the ending gets me every time. The dynamic between Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher is great. The ability to believe in someone so much that you are willing to push them to continue and better everything they do is so powerful and this is demonstrated consistently with Costner and Kutcher. Both have pasts that have tainted their view on life or the demands of their job/ training. The meaning of TEAMWORK/ TEAM MATE is critical in having a successful rescue team. One thing that I found really interesting is the first time I watched it was I had no idea the training, practice, endurance and work it takes to be on the US Coast Guard Rescue division. Going in to crazy places like the Bering Sea where (if you watch the Deadliest Catch) it can be one crazy bitch to deal with. The craziness is kind of like The Perfect Storm but from a different angle, the rescuer and the victims/ people that need saving. This movie really hits home when it comes down to the choice of who you can save and who you can't. While you think this is an easy decision, there are questions and factors taken in to consideration to determine who is getting saved and who must be left behind. While this is not a true story or based on true events, EVERYTHING in this movie is a possibility and may happen in real life. This movie earns it's 10/10 status every time, and gives you an appreciation for what the US Coast Guard does and the lengths they go to.

The Guardian Trailer