Guarding Tess

Quirky comedy starring Shirley MacLaine as cantankerous former First Lady Tess Carlisle, whose eccentricities cause all sorts of problems for the man in charge of guarding her, by-the-book Secret Service agent Doug Chesnic (Nicolas Cage). The agent is looking forward to a new assignment after his three-year stint, but Tess’ stubbornness and a kidnapping attempt keep him on the job. With Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert, James Rebhorn, Richard Griffiths; directed by Hugh Wilson. 96 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.