The Lifeguard 2013

Comedy Drama

Studio	C Plus Pictures La Pistola Attic Light Films Wild Invention Productivity Media Off Hollywood Pictures Houndstooth Joker Films Screen Media Films Focus World
Blu-ray distributor	Screen Media
Release date	Aug 30, 2013  Feb 24, 2014
Country	US
Language	English
Runtime	98 min
Rated	R
Technical details	1.78:1

A former valedictorian quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She gets work as a lifeguard and starts a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager.

A former valedictorian quits her reporter job in New York and returns to the place she last felt happy: her childhood home in Connecticut. She gets work as a lifeguard and starts a dangerous relationship with a troubled teenager. (less)

Director: Liz W. Garcia
Writer: Liz W. Garcia
Starring: Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr, Alex Shaffer, Joshua Harto, David Lambert
Producer: Mike Landry

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Review

Review by Brian Orndorf, August 29, 2013

In the future, someone will unearth a copy of “The Lifeguard” and know exactly what the state of indie film was in 2013. Slavish to cliché and trends, the picture sums up the best and worst aspects of the HD moviemaking scene, making for an unsteady viewing experience, positively exasperating at times. The lone bright spot is Kristen Bell, who’s allowed to holster her lackluster attempts to conquer the screen as a comedienne, trying on a dark drama for size. The fit’s a little loose, but the actress reveals impressive range with this challenging role, helping to snap writer/director Liz W. Gar ...read more...

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