PREMIER MOVIE REVIEWS - The Sentinel (2006)

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The Sentinel (2006)

Genre: Thriller

Director: Clark Johnson

Certificate: The Sentinel  was rated 12A by the Irish Film Censor's Office (www.ifco.ie) i.e. suitable for those of 12 years of age or upwards.  Persons under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Violence = moderate. Drugs = none. Sex/Nudity = mild. Language = mild.

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The Sentinel

  Plot Summary & Review

When the Secret Service agents who protect the President of the USA discover that there is a "mole" in their ranks the race is on to uncover the rogue agent before he gets the opportunity to assassinate the President.  The finger of suspicion points to highly respected veteran agent Pete Garrison (Michael Douglas).  His one time friend and now sworn enemy, David Breckinridge (Kiefer Sutherland), is determined to prove that Garrison is their man while Garrison protests his innocence...

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Starting with an insight of the detailed security measures taken by Secret Service personnel protecting the President The Sentinel starts off well enough and looks fairly promising but before too long a feeling of been-here-before starts to creep in, and sure enough The Sentinel tells a somewhat predictable, cliché ridden story.  It unfolds in a very straightforward manner with no real surprises or twists which leaves the film without the intrigue or tension required for a good thriller.  This lack of tension is most noticeably towards the end of the film when things should be reaching a climax.  The Sentinel is in desperate need of some intrigue to grab the attention of the audience and shake off that distinct "TV Movie" feeling.

The strong cast in the film don't really help to lift this film out of the ordinary.  Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland play the main characters and I can only say that they performances are solid, adequate, but uninspiring.  Others like Eva Longoria and Kim Basinger (who plays the 1st Lady) are under used.

The Bottom Line:  A weak effort that I believe most viewers will have forgotten a few days later and will probably find it difficult to recall the film's title.

Reviewed by Niall Quinn, Premier Movie Reviews 2007

RELATED MOVIE REVIEWS: CLARK JOHNSON: S.W.A.T.  MICHAEL DOUGLAS: Don't Say A Word,  Wonder Boys.  KIEFER SUTHERLAND: Taking Lives,  Phone Booth.  MARTIN DONOVAN: Insomnia.  KIM BASINGER: 8 Mile.

Main Cast
  • Michael Douglas
  • Kiefer Sutherland
  • Eva Longoria
  • Martin Donovan
  • Ritchie Coster
  • Kim Basinger

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