Guardian (2006)

Starring:
Kevin Costner...Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher...Jake Fischer

This story about the men and women of the American Coast Guard’s is a touching tale that has a very strong message.

The film opens with Randall (Kevin Costner), the legend of the Coast Guard service, on yet another rescue mission to save people stranded at sea after their boat capsized. As always Randall tried to save the first person that he reached, as a swimmer in the Coast Guard this was always his motto. Unfortunately the guy that was left to be saved had other ideas…

On his return to base and home, finds his wife, Helen (Sela Ward) in the middle of packing up the family home. She had had enough of sitting around while Ben (Costner) rescued other people, it was now time to saver her own life, before it was to late. And as usual they get interrupted by a call back to base.

Next we see our hero in another situation that needed some quick thinking, this time. The chopper was low on fuel and they had to be out of there in 5 minutes. And of course, when you try to rush a job, this is when accidents happen. An accident that was to change the course of Randall’s career and ultimately his life.

Now serving as the lead instructor at “A” school, the elite training grounds for the Coast Guard Service. This is where young cocky swim star Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) enters the scene.

The two struggle with each other at first, until Ben (Costner) works out Jakes (Kutcher) secrets. This is the turning point of the film and they begin to work as a team from here on in.

After graduation the pair return to Kodiak, Alaska. And the life lessons really begin in earnest.

This is a must see film that has Drama, Action and Adventure and a touching story of 2 men that will impact both their lives.

by Narf

Tags : Guardian, Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward