A delight from top to bottom, packed with romance, adventure, beautifully executed swordplay and a sumptuous period look.Read Full Review »
80
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kevin Thomas
Splendid entertainment, young in spirit but accomplished in all aspects with the fullness of spirit and sense of ease that comes only with experience.Read Full Review »
Great sword fights, great acting, fabulous sword fights and, of course, really cool sword fights.Read Full Review »
75
Boston Globe: Wesley Morris
The story is a mess. But On Guard was directed by the reliable Philippe de Broca, who imbues the whole affair with high-calorie silliness.Read Full Review »
70
The New York Times: Dana Stevens
Mr. de Broca's film is full of durable cinematic pleasures: a little sex, a lot of sword fighting and a plot that combines heady passion with complicated political intrigue.Read Full Review »
40
Village Voice: Michael Atkinson
de Broca's efficient fencing-mania melodrama brings little that's original to the table.Read Full Review »