The Old guard 2 spoilers.
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So besides the obvious (Character depth) faults and perks, and what others already have said about TOG2 just a few thoughts I haven’t seen mentioned much yet:
Unlike the comics, The Old Guard movie added real weight by having Andy lose her immortality. Greg Rucka wrote both the comics and the screenplays for both movies — and honestly, I think he wrote himself into a corner he couldn’t quite get out of. Which is a shame, because his worldbuilding in the comics? Genuinely solid. But in the movie sequel, the legends felt way too convenient — or worse, like lazy retconning.
Copley is underused.
Booker is done dirty.
some things were out of character.
The scene where Joe and nicky drive the car of the road and end up in the river was seriously lazy because we only get a far away shot of them climbing out. Also, this would have been the perfect link to Qhuins drowning if they had a hard time getting out of the car like, Joe saying: I can't imagine having to go through that for 500 years.
That said, the action scenes still delivered. Especially the Andy vs. Qhuinn fight — that one had actual bite. (Now that’s how you use choreography to tell a story.) Honestly every fight Charlize is in delivers. The Booker–Tuah–Nile scene briefly had me blinking in confusion. Two swords that are one stick? Okay, sure, go off, Star Wars.
Even though they didn't have much screentime I enjoyed Joe and Nicky in this movie though. The car chase, the head bump, the labyrinth. And then: “There is a t.v. , Joe.” (The Old Guard) “Careful, Joe.” (The Old Guard 2) But then when Andy asks about how they know about booker Nicky says: “YUSUF decided to go see Booker.” That hurt look Joe sends Nicky? Brutal. Especially since “Nicolo” is Joe’s tender nickname for him… and Nicky just full-on mothers him back like, “Yusuf al-Kaysani, you are in so much trouble.”
Charlize, I adore you. But for a battle-hardened warrior, maybe add a little more muscle next time? (See: Kiki Layne, absolute powerhouse.)
I can see where this is going — and if they dare kill Joe and/or Nicky in a third movie because of their love for each other? #Nopenopenope.
Still a solid 7/10 for me because I just liked the fact that there was a sequel at all.
PRO TIP: If we, as a fandom, really want a Part 3… here’s a neat trick: At the end of your day, when you’re winding down or heading to bed, just hit play on The Old Guard 2 and let it run — even if you’re not actively watching. Views matter. A lot. Especially on Netflix.
Every click counts.
