29-year-old Leigh is on leave from her job in New York City after feeling a sense of emptiness and sadness in her life. Leigh has returned to her parents' home, to her high school job as a lifeguard and to her high school friends still in town. But Leigh continues to struggle in finding happiness since her parents don't approve and she's bullied by local kids at the pool. Leigh finds an almost like kindred spirit in high school student Little Jason; but when their friendship ... (Full plot summary below)
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29-year-old Leigh is on leave from her job in New York City after feeling a sense of emptiness and sadness in her life. Leigh has returned to her parents' home, to her high school job as a lifeguard and to her high school friends still in town. But Leigh continues to struggle in finding happiness since her parents don't approve and she's bullied by local kids at the pool. Leigh finds an almost like kindred spirit in high school student Little Jason; but when their friendship turns into an illicit relationship, her friends don't approve and even more tragedy awaits Leigh in her personal journey towards happiness.
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| Shadows on the WallRich ClineA strikingly realistic approach lifts this comedy-drama above the fray, combining skilful writing and direction with transparent performances that reveal the characters' internal struggles. |
| AV ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyLike its lead character, The Lifeguard is stuck in a rut. After establishing Bell’s frustration within the first five minutes, the movie continually reiterates it. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Clifforda tale of arrested development that strains credulity to an overly literal soundtrack. |
| Film.comJordan HoffmanThe Lifeguard is a painfully dull (alleged) drama utterly lacking in originality or self-awareness. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinThe Lifeguard is a watchable, emotionally redolent trip down one woman's memory lane. |
| ColeSmithey.comCole Smithey[VIDEO ESSAY] In spite of its ragged edges, "The Lifeguard" captures an essence of alienation in America whose future resembles a dark abyss, rather than anything bright. |
| Cinemalogue.comTodd JorgensonThe film strains to be hip and edgy in its exploration of catharsis through starting over, and its central relationship feels more contrived than authentic. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfThe fit's a little loose, but Bell reveals impressive range with this challenging role, helping to snap writer/director Liz W. Garcia out of the fog of absurdity she seems determine to remain in. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonApparently it's hard to be a grownup in today's crazy world without committing consequence-free statutory rape. Ugh. |
| Shared DarknessBrent SimonWith apologies to Thomas Wolfe, you can go home again; The Lifeguard just proves that sometimes it's not the best course of action. |
