The Security Guard
The Security Guard is a 2017 American action thriller film directed by Alain Desrochers and written by Daniel Robbin. The film stars Antonio Banderas as Eddie Deacon, a former special operations veteran who takes a job as a security guard at a run-down mall in a rough area of town. When a young girl becomes the target of a ruthless gang, Deacon must use his skills to protect her and bring the criminals to justice.
Plot
Eddie Deacon is a former Marine Corps Security Captain who is down on his luck and desperate for work. He takes a job as a security guard at a run-down mall in a rough area of town. One day, a young girl named Ruby is being chased by a group of men. Deacon rescues her and takes her to the mall's security office.
Ruby tells Deacon that she is being targeted by a gang because she is a witness to a murder. Deacon decides to protect Ruby and bring the gang to justice. He soon learns that the gang is led by a ruthless criminal named Malik.
Deacon must use all of his skills and training to protect Ruby and bring Malik and his gang to justice.
CastAntonio Banderas as Eddie Deacon
Lyriq Bent as Malik
Gabriella Wright as Ruby
J. Alex Brinson as Vance
Rubén Blades as Johnny
Ben Sullins as Mason
Alexandra Meneses as Ruby's Mother
Catherine Dyer as Ruby's Grandmother
Reception
The Security Guard has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised the film's action sequences and Banderas's performance, while others have criticized its clichéd plot and characters. The film holds a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 22 reviews. The film's average rating is 5.3 out of 10.
The Security Guard is a solid action thriller with a few flaws. The film is worth watching for Banderas's performance and the action sequences. However, the film's clichéd plot and characters may make it forgettable for some viewers.
Here are some additional details about the film:The Security Guard was released in the United States on March 17, 2017.
The film's budget was $20 million.
The film grossed $26 million worldwide.
The Security Guard was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In addition to the above, here are some other interesting facts about the film:Banderas was originally reluctant to take the role of Eddie Deacon because he did not want to play another action hero. However, he was persuaded by the film's script and the opportunity to work with Desrochers.
The Security Guard was filmed on a very tight budget. This forced the filmmakers to be creative with their shooting techniques and locations.
The film's action sequences were choreographed by stunt coordinator Rémy Tremblay, who has worked on films such as The Bourne Ultimatum and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
