The Old Guard

Reminds me a lot of Highlander. It could be a sequel, or an off-shoot. (See also: Wanted 2008) The supernatural details are managed sparingly. Otherwise, we’re in the world of a “crack team of elite assassins welcome a new member.” The premise and the plot are pretty familiar. Action scenes are contained, and make room for more character development and emotional deep-dives. All told, though, it’s an origin story. It’s a set-up; a backstory to a bigger better movie with a lot more killin’… hopefully.