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I have to admit, in some strange way, I enjoyed Guarding Tess very much. Despite it being predictable and they could have worked the comedy a little better, especially with Shirly, I think this was a decent little movie that anyone could enjoy. I think Shirly and Nicolas has very good chemistry. Nick also did a great performance for such a small movie, I felt for him so much in the end. You'll see what I mean on that part, I think we all could feel for him. It's just a nice movie that has some very heart touching moments, so I would recommend for a Saturday afternoon. I think you'll enjoy it.

7/10

This movie is a refeshing pause in Cage's over the top acting. He plays the foil for the ex first lady well- respectful but not cowering. this is a film about loyalty and duty and most of all about having compassion for someone who is lonely.

As I'm choosing which is going to be the 53rd Nicolas Cage romp for me to see, I'm thinking old-school throwback comedies just can't go wrong... And, surely enough, they don't. "Guarding Tess" is a dramedy with a good, solid heart that lies in the unprecedented chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine. A well familiar tale with some peculiar oddities, and an uneven nature.

Shirley MacLaine plays Tess Carlisle, a former U.S. First Lady, and as such, she has bodyguards, the leader of whom has been Secret Service agent Doug Chesnic (Nicolas Cage). Doug's assignment is finally over, and he can't wait to get back to more action, but Tess knows exactly who she wants beside her, even though she can't stand him...

Ain't the first, or the last, time when two marginally different souls get put together, fight through the differences, learn to respect and love each other. "Guarding Tess" is a story like that, and not the worst example. Hugh Wilson directs and uneven script, that's saved again and again by the top notch main performances. Nicolas Cage has found ground, stable ground, and offers up a cool, content, serious, yet amusing performance, and on the other side is veteran actress Shirley MacLaine, ranging Tess from a witching meanie to a sweet old lady, and being in absolute sync with Cage. The pretty straight-forward script doesn't provide a lot laughs, amusement might be a better word for it, and the film eventually takes an odd direction. Rather than to continue being what it is, a clever and sweet, soft comedy that relies on its characters, "Guarding Tess" almost becomes a thriller nearing the end, showing that the idea sort of had no way to go. Nonetheless, it all ends with a warm smile, and ultimately "Guarding Tess" is a very likeable film, where the performances do more than enough to carry the spirit successfully, although the two titans didn't leave a lot of room for the rather commendable supporting cast, including Austin Pendleton and Richard Griffiths.

Perhaps a little watery, inconsistent and mighty straight-forward, but a rightful tale, and hearty amusement, for any age, any soul, plus Cage simply doesn't fail. My rating: 6/10.

GUARDING TESS takes a crochety, ailing, widowed former First Lady (MacClaine) and one very reluctant Secret Service agent (Cage) and pairs them on a path that spells almost certain doom for one of them. She can't get along with anyone, including her grown son who ignores her. And Cage just can't get along with her. Naturally, over time, they form a strong bond. Then the unexpected happens. Their world is turned upside down when she is kidnapped. The movie shifts into high melodrama at this point and never lets up until the end. The music begins to thunder down on us, Cage badly overacts, mostly yelling and bellowing, and the film almost goes off the rails. Austin Pendleton hams it up as the First Lady's neurotic driver, and frankly he's not very good in this one. A mostly entertaining little movie that soon enough gets too big for its britches. See it and decide for yourself.

This is a well written comedy. Some of it is dry, but very potent. The former First Lady Tess Carlisle is played to perfection by Shirley MacLaine. She has her own reasons for picking Doug Chesnic (Nicolas Cage)to head up her Secret Service security detail. Chesnic is puzzled and reluctant, because the former First Lady is not one of his favorite people.

MacLaine and Cage played their parts like no one else could. The interaction was sometimes hilarious. And then came the tender and touching enlightenment. Sometimes well-to-do people get cranky just because they are lonely.

Rounding out the cast are Richard Griffiths, Edward Albert and David Graf. Hugh Wilson shares writing credits, as well as directing this enjoyable film. Give it a chance to grow on you.

This is an unexpected pearl of a movie. Neither of the two stars, Shirley MacLaine or Nicholas Cage, are normally high on my list of favorites, but they pull off this odd ball relationship to perfection. There's chemistry here, just not in the usual sense of the word! It's a plot idea unlike any I've previously encountered...

Doug (Nicholas Cage) is a Secret Service man assigned the dubious honor of "guarding Tess" Carlisle (Shirley MacLaine), the feisty, aging, crotchety widow of a former American President and friend to the current President (who owes her favors and she doesn't let him forget it!). Nothing Doug does pleases Tess; nothing ANYONE does pleases Tess. Yet, she has an obvious underlying affection for her Secret Service guard, the only agent she'll in fact tolerate, who most of the time wishes he had just about any other job. Tess's own son totally neglects her and she's a lonely lady, caught up in old memories of her past White House days, when she and her husband were objects of great respect, affection, and attention. Tess is a cantankerous character now (of course Shirley MacLaine's a natural for the part!) but altogether sympathetic. I won't give away the story but Doug has his work cut out for him, and not just putting up with her moods, whims, and assorted outrages. The plot thickens and drama awaits...

There's action and adventure but the movie is much more character driven than plot driven. It's a treat to watch the unfolding relationship between this unlikely pair. Whether it's a realistic scenario or not, it makes for an entertaining, amusing, and touching movie you're bound to enjoy.

Guarding Tess is a pretty weak film overall despite it's A list cast. Even though good actors like Shirley MacLaine and Nicholas Cage drive the movie, it still falls flat because of its weak storyline and weak script. The acting is alright, Cage does a fair job with his role, I've seen better from him, but it's definitely not his worst. Shirley MacLaine is actually fairly good in her starring role, has the persona/attitude down pretty well. The storyline and script is what fails with this film. The storyline just simply doesn't live up to great comedy or being in the least bit entertaining. And if a the lackluster plot isn't enough to make this one fail all together, it's the poorly written script, the very weak dialogue between the characters throughout the film. The script is supposed to be funny, to provide amusing lines and situations where the audience would at least get a chuckle out of what's happening on screen, but we as the audience never really get that. It's a shame too, because I think this film had some real potential, but it ultimately is just a very forgettable movie. Even A-list Hollywood actors sometimes can't save a movie like this..... Guarding Tess gets a 3 out of 10.

This perfect little gem of a movie deserves watching. With such a wonderful cast and such a great script, if this movie has any fault at all, it is under-appreciation. Shirley and Nick play off each other like the pros they are. The photography is on cue, the pace is keen and the underlying message of learning to love and care for what you have instead of squandering your energies on unrealistic ambitions is heart-warming. Among the many great moments are the calls from the President, Tess's temper tantrums, the scene at the opera, the "stand-off" in the car, and Tess's last scene from the hospital. I don't think this submission contains spoilers, but if they are, they're harmless. Please, please see this film.

A miserable viewing experience for me, goodness did I disklike this film. The first hour of it is incredibly dull and unfunny, consisting of the secret service agent (Nicolas Cage) and his team guarding the ex-First Lady (Shirley MacLaine). The things which happen are mundane to say the least, like the agent engaging Tess in a staring contest over her sitting on the proper, more secure side of the backseat in a car, her falling asleep at the opera, or (horrors!) the current president deciding not to attend a dedication to her dead husband's Presidential library. The worst part of it is that she's such an unpleasant character, entitled and cranky. The agent tries to get out of his assignment or instill some discipline with her, but she just calls the president who then calls the agent and chews him out, rinse, lather, repeat.

The last half hour injects drama first via a health issue 71-year-old Tess is dealing with, something that felt like was present only to elicit sympathy, since it never went anywhere. The real escalation is an abduction which honestly felt rather expected, and the way it was handled was both melodramatic and saccharine, set to an awful soundtrack. I lowered my review a half a tick in reaction to the agent's strongarm tactics in a hospital room, literally shooting a suspect's toe off to get information out of him, and he was never portrayed as anything other than the hero to his country and knight in shining armor to Tess. It was disgusting, and the film was also very lazy in trying to create the tender moments between the two leads at the end. Just a terrible script and a waste of these actors.

Nicolas Cage, (Doug Chesnic) plays the role of a Secret Service Agent and is assigned to protecting a former First Lady, Tess Carlisle, (Shirley MacLaine) who is a very difficult First Lady to protect and is stubborn about who protects her and she simply does not like Doug Cbesnic but for some reason considers him like her son. Tess's son has nothing to do with his mother and Tess seems to take things out on her Secret Agent Doug, treating him like her son. No one seems to be able to please Tess and there are plenty of comedy and great chemistry that exists between Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine and this makes the film a great success. Enjoy.

OK, this is no Oscar winner. However, I enjoyed the easy going pace and the lack of malice. Think about the flaws you have reflected in this film and remember to be a little more tolerant of others in the future! I think this is well worth watching when you need a good night in with a bottle and a special companion. *hic*

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Ms McLaine has a good time giving Mr Cage a hard time. They are both much too fond of each other to admit to it and much of the film plays on this. You may keep guessing what comes next as you glide through the film but once hooked you won't turn over.

So, as I summarised, sit back and let the feel-good factor wash over you. The supermarket scene is rather fun...

Shirley MacLaine ("Tess") is on good form in this rather daft tale of a pretty cantankerous former First Lady who has a running battle with her Secret Service agent Nicolas Cage ("Doug") as he tries to keep her within his security protocols - an exasperating task that is mostly an uphill struggle. A series of fun face-offs ensue as she and her team - chef Richard Griffiths and chauffeur Austin Pendleton run the poor old Cage ragged before, unexpectedly, she goes and gets herself into a bit of bother that mobilises just about the entire nation. "Tess" has got some good one-liners and there is a fair amount of chemistry between the pair as their love/hate relationship begins to pan out in this quite watchable comedy drama.

Guarding Tess is a film that relies on character and dialogue for its impact rather than flashy special effects or frenetic action. The humour is subtle rather than sledge-hammer, a rare achievement for a modern comedy.

The interaction between the eponymous Tess (Shirley MacLaine) and her chief minder (Nicholas Cage)is well scripted and beautifully played. There are also some fine supporting performances from the likes of Richard Griffiths.

Well worth investing 90 minutes of your time to watch.

This was an entertaining film ruined only by one thing. It was a light-hearted comedy without a lot of big laughs but a lot of little ones and had a pleasing overall feel to it.

There is a definite appeal to this film because of the mixture of drama, comedy and sentimentality. The heartwarming finish to it didn't hurt, either.

The only thing that didn't fit with this otherwise-nice story of a Secret Service agent ("Doug Chesnic," played by Nicholas Cage) reluctantly guarding a former First Lady ("Tess Carlisle," played by Shirley MacLaine) was the language. A dozen uses of the Lord's name in vain really had no place in a a sweet, touching drama/comedy like this. The by-play between the reserved agent and the feisty older woman was very funny at times. This was one of MacLaine's better roles.

Guarding Tess is a light, likable film that has good intentions and is easily entertaining. However, it is pretty forgettable and this film has similar themes and plot points as the much better film, Driving Miss Daisy. Both films are about a younger guy and an older woman going at it with each other before their relationship improved. But all in all, this is a good, light-hearted film.

Hugh Wilson's film is about a Special Agent Douglas who has been trained for the very best. Instead, he is assigned to keep watch over former First Lady Tess Carlisle. We realize that these two people have nothing in common and is very hard to get along.

The acting is solid. Shirley MacLaine is one of Hollywood's best and rumor has it that this role is very similar to her real-life persona. But, she was magnificent here. Nicolas Cage is also good and his role is very restrained for once. There are other wonderful 90's character actors that take up the screen including Richard Griffiths and James Rebhorn.

Overall, this is a delightful, mild-mannered film about two people with nothing in common defying odds so that they begin to respect each other. This is labeled as a comedy, but I can't see why. I hardly laughed, but this works very well as a drama. This film reminds me greatly of Driving Miss Daisy and I think that's a good thing. I rate this film 8/10.

Nic Cage is a secret service agent. Shirley MacLaine is a former First Lady who Cage is assigned to protect. They bicker, but deep down they actually care for each other, or whatever.

It's like they came up with what could be a decent comedy premise and got two good actors attached, but then forgot to come up with a story or good jokes.

Nothing is completely terrible, but it is also an absolute nothing of a movie.

Well... maybe the last third is pretty bad. It takes a really awkward dramatic turn that does admittedly make things more interesting, in a "what am I even watching?" kind of way. Feels a bit like watching a very bad West Wing subplot stretched into a feature film.

I only learned of its existence because of my current list which I'm working through: Watching all Nic Cage Movies by the end of 2022 (this is 3/72)

When I like a movie I give temple a 10 or less depending. This one I enjoy it from the beginning. I laughed and the end was a surprise. Very well done . Both Nicolas and Shirley are marvelous. I do not like when people look for errors in the film, can you see they are fictional all of them. Who care if the signs are not written with the word Ohio. The film was filmed in Maryland.