Title: The Gardener (2025) English Movie
Actor: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michaël Youn, Nawell Madani
Director: David Charhon
Genre: action packed black comedy
Release: 10 January 2025
Language: French
IMDB Rating: 4/10

Summary:

“The Gardener” (2025), directed by David Charhon, is an action-comedy that reunites Jean-Claude Van Damme with the director following their previous collaboration on “The Last Mercenary” (2021). The film follows Serge Shuster (Michaël Youn), a high-ranking government official who becomes a target in a political elimination plot. To protect his family, Serge relies on their enigmatic gardener, Léo (Jean-Claude Van Damme), who harbors a critical state secret.

The film has received mixed reviews. Some viewers appreciate its blend of action and humor, noting that it offers a fun experience for fans of Van Damme. One reviewer described it as “a massive silly action-adjacent farce aimed squarely at ageing JCVD fans,” highlighting the unexpectedly funny script and Michaël Youn’s performance. However, others criticize the film for its weak storyline and poorly choreographed action scenes. Critique Ciné rated it 2 out of 10, expressing disappointment with both the cast and the characters.