GUARDIANS

The feature debut from Braine Hownd Films
Available on sky store, ITUNES (UK/US/CAN) & AMAZON VIDEO (UK/US/CAN)
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FILM THREAT
8/10
'Reminiscent of Withnail & I's most outrageous moments'
'Dry, witty humour abound'
'You will thoroughly enjoy Guardians'

BRITFLICKS
4 STARS ****
'Unmissable'
'A dark comedy that is really, really very funny.'
'Witty writing, super funny visual gags and a layered plot line'

GRUESOME MAGAZINE
4.25 stars ****
'One to Recommend... A Blast'.
'A really smart, intelligent and witty film'

LUCY GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
4 STARS ****
'The dynamic between Prendergast and Whitney is genuinely funny.'
'If you're a fan of dark comedies you're definitely going to love Guardians.'
'Very impressed and I look forward to keeping up with Mark A. C. Brown.'

ANOTHER MILLENIAL REVIEWER
'Not only is it smart and funny but it explores some really interesting themes.
This should be on everyone's must watch list.'

CINEMA CRAZED
‘A must see . It’s funny, it’s dark, it works.’
‘Guardians is one of those film that some viewers will find themselves watching over and over again.’
‘Like a disturbed cousin to the films of Edgar Wright.’

STORY
A comedy thriller in which two unqualified men are thrown together and tasked with protecting an East London townhouse with a big secret from unseen assailants that may or may not be 200 yr old ghosts cursed to haunt the walls of the house till emptiness consumes it. Easy.

NERDLY
'A unique and very funny comedy'

CINEMA JUNKIE
'A great, entertaining film.'

LOVE EAST MAGAZINE
'We loved the film'

BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH
'A Very British Comedy Of (T)errors'

IN THE MOUTH OF DORKNESS
'An absolute highlight!'

UK FILM REVIEW
4 STARS ****
'Echoes the smart, witty and dark style of Martin McDonagh'
'Endlessly quotable... always hilarious'
'An absolute delight... Something special'

ROSIE HUGHES MOVIE WORLD
'There is only one word to sum up this film...Amazing!!'
'A film that will have you laughing out loud from start to finish. You can't miss it!!'
It is so bizarre in it's comedy it's just hilarious.'

OC MOVIE REVIEWS
'I'd urge you to seek it out and see it.'
'Guardians is a funny, well thought out film that showcases some real British talent that we can look forward to seeing more of in the future.'
'The movie is packed full of wonderful ideas and shows a writer and director who seems to have plenty of potential'

THE OXFORD TIMES
'Brown's dialogue has a zing that is matched by the slickness of the storytelling.'
'Whitney and Prendergast make spirited sparring partners.'
'Scene stealing Mike Shephard's introductory tour of the house is delivered with bristling brio.'

THAT'S NOT CURRENT
'Every cast member, from stars to supporting actors, deliver spot-on comedy gold.'
'Top 10 favorite genre films of the year.'
'The laughs rarely cease.'
'Keep and eye out for this one!'

WINNER - BEST COMEDY - MIDWEST ACTION & COMEDY FILM FEST
WINNER - BEST COMEDY - ROME INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST FEATURE - JOIN THE CRAIC COMEDY FILM FEST
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - TAKE IT EASY FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST COMEDY FEATURE - STRASBURG FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST FEATURE - SAINTS AND SINNERS FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST FEATURE - THE HB FILM FESTIVAL
AUDIENCE AWARD RUNNER UP - RAMSGATE INT. FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST SCREENPLAY - GENREBLAST
WINNER - BEST SUPP. ACTRESS (V. JOHNSTON) - GENREBLAST
WINNER - BEST ENSEMBLE - GENREBLAST
WINNER - BEST ENSEMBLE - SWINDON INDEPENDENT FILM FEST
FINALIST - COMEDY WORLD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FINALIST - LIT LAUGHS COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
FINALIST - SHEPPERTON SCREENWRITING FESTIVAL
FINALIST - BRIGHTON ROCKS FILM FESTIVAL

WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER - BEST SCREENPLAY - RAMSGATE INT. FILM FESTIVAL
SPECIAL MENTION - THE BRENDA BLETHYN 1ST FEATURE AWARD
NOMINEE - BEST COMEDY - TWIN TIERS INT. FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST INDIE FILM - UK FILM REVIEW AWARDS
NOMINEE - BEST FILM - PORTOBELLO FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST FILM - SWINDON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST FILM - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - FUNNIEST FILM - GENREBLAST FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST FILM - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST ACTOR (MATT PRENDERGAST) - UNRESTRICTED VIEW FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - BEST SCREENPLAY - ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL
SEMI-FINALIST - AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - TOKYO LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL