Release Date: August 30th, 2013
DVD Release Date: October 8th, 2013
R|1 hr 38 min
Plot Summary
A reporter (Kristen Bell) quits her job, returns to her old lifeguard duties, and has an affair with a teenager.
Cast: Kristen Bell, David Lambert, Alex Shaffer, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr, Adam LeFevre, Amy Madigan, Sendhil Ramamurthy
Director: Liz W. Garcia
Genres: Comedy drama
Distributors: Screen Media Ventures, Focus World
It's not the most original of concepts, and writer-director Liz W. Garcia struggles with the tone throughout, but The Lifeguard is often saved by Kristen Bell's sensitive and complex performance. show more
Surprisingly for a writer turned director, the most evident shortcomings with Garcia’s feature originate with the script. With barely any backstory to support them, the characters consistently appear to lack the motivations necessary for their actions. show more
The Lifeguard is a painfully dull (alleged) drama utterly lacking in originality or self-awareness. show more
