The Guard

Getting to know Brendan Gleeson’s corrupt foul-mouthed Irish cop is hilarious, and it makes the first half of The Guard a hoot. The plot and directing are on par for this kind of low-budget import. Nothing fancy. Don Cheadle makes a worthy foil and overall it’s a fun night, even if you can’t understand the dialogue because either a: the Irish accents are too strong, or b: you’re laughing too much.