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GUARDING TESS

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GUARDING TESS tells the story of Special Secret Service Agent Doug Chesnic who has been assigned to guard Tess, a former first lady. The movie combines the sweet pathos of DRIVING MISS DAISY with the humor of DAVE, but is regrettably marred with a surplusage of obscenities and profanities.

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(B, LL, A/D) Redemptive worldview; 20 profanities & 17 obscenities; and, alcohol use.

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GUARDING TESS tells the story of Special Secret Service Agent Doug Chesnic who has been assigned to guard Tess, a former first lady. In some deliciously humorous scenes, Doug tries to extricate himself from his hum-drum post while the crafty Tess uses all of her influence with the current president to keep him on duty. The president even has some high-level meetings interrupted because of Tess and tells Chesnic in the most profane language to try to make Tess more comfortable. Tess, in turn, exercises her authority imperiously to play golf in the freezing cold, to drive off without her security protection and to undertake other irregular activities to keep Chesnic on his toes. Why she is so attached to Doug appears to be a puzzle until while looking back at old videotapes of her husband’s funeral, Tess freezes on a frame where only Agent Chesnic shows remorse at the death of her husband. When Tess is kidnapped, Agent Chesnic is the only man for the job.

Filled with laughter and some tears, GUARDING TESS should garner a sizable audience. Nicholas Cage as Agent Chesnic and Shirley MacLaine as Tess are brilliant. Hugh Wilson directs this piece with great authenticity and balance. However, the film’s unnecessary 20 profanities and 17 obscenities, which even degrade the office of the President, will only limit the audience appeal of this otherwise redemptive story.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.