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The guardian - Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Costner, Omari Hardwick, Andrew Davis

Threat advisory: Elevated - Significant risk of entertaining activities

Movie propaganda

How do you decide who lives or dies?

In The perfect storm, one of the most exciting sequences was the failed attempts of the rescue swimmers trying to save the fishermen on the boat.

After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), is sent to teach at "A" School, an elite training program for US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the program upside down with his unorthodox training methods. While there, he encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mould Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer. Upon graduation, Jake follows Randall to Kodiak, Alaska, where they face the inherent dangers of the Bering Sea. In his initial solo rescue, Jake learns first-hand from Randall, the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice, echoing the Swimmers' motto" So others may live!

Theatrical propaganda posters

Target demographic movie keyword propaganda

Film adventure drama rescue crash swim teacher training sea character hero sacrifice Alaska

Persons of interest

Kevin Costner .... Ben Randall
Omari Hardwick .... Carl Billings
Ashton Kutcher .... Jake Cummings
Benny Ciaramello .... Perada
Shelby Fenner .... Cate Lindsey
Peter Gail .... Danny Doran
Damon Lipari .... Bennett
Brian Wade .... Mitch Lyons
Neal McDonough .... Skinner
Travis Willingham .... Finley
Ron L Brinkerhoff .... Screenwriter
James Vanderbilt .... Screenwriter
Andrew Davis .... Director

Cinematic intelligence sources

Studios and distributors:

Buena Vista International

Intelligence analyst

Special Agent Matti

Theatrical report

The Guardian is a bit obvious in its passing-of-the-torch theme but it's an interesting enough picture to watch when there's not much else on. The waves are mostly very good and the sea spray is improving. Also improving is the non-Hollywood ending.

Media intelligence (DVD)

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Languages: English, English audio descriptive, Russian, Spanish
Picture: Widescreen (1.85:1)
Special features:

Deleted scenes: 4
Featurettes:

Alternative ending
The guardian: making waves
Unsung heroes: so others may live

Subtitles: Bulgarian, English, English captions, English closed captions, Estonian, Greek, Hebrew, Lativian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian