
Five years after the initial release, we now have “The Old Guard 2”, directed by Victoria Mahoney. Despite being given the green light shortly following the debut film, it faced various setbacks and wasn’t released until recently (production was reportedly completed in 2022). This delay might confuse those who may have forgotten about “The Old Guard” or chose not to watch it initially, as this sequel continues directly from where the first movie ended. The narrative begins with the recovery of an ancient iron maiden containing Quynh (Veronica Ngo), who was thrown into the sea centuries ago. She, of course, was a former partner and fellow warrior to Andromache, also known as Andy (Charlize Theron), our group’s apparent immortal leader. The appearance of Quynh was hinted at in the closing scenes of the first film, where her tale added a somber depth to Andy, who was tormented by guilt over her inability to locate her. Keep in mind that these beings cannot die, but they do feel and experience pain, so Quynh was trapped at the bottom of the sea, repeatedly drowning and reviving, hundreds of times a day for hundreds of years. The implication was that she had lost her sanity in unimaginable ways beneath the waves.