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The Lifeguard

The Lifeguard (2013)

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A one-time valedictorian on the cusp of 30 returns home to live with her parents and finds the decision having some unexpected repercussions in this drama from first-time writer/director Liz. W. Garcia. Leigh (Kristen Bell) is a 29-year-old Associated Press reporter living in the Big Apple, who suddenly experiences massive pangs of dissatisfaction. She returns home to the suburbs of Connecticut, and settles back into her childhood room. Before long, Leigh has reclaimed her old job as a

Unrated,

Drama, Comedy

Liz W. Garcia

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All Critics (3) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (3)

It is, and there's no point in mincing words now, awful.

January 30, 2013 Full Review Source: Film.com
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Drowning in self-pity is about as fun to watch as it sounds.

January 23, 2013 Full Review Source: Variety
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Not even a checklist of indie film attributes can inject a sense of originality into this familiar narrative.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter
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