Uma Thurman: These 7 Discord moments from The Old Guard 2 will make you a fan of Uma Thurman

After the immense success of The Old Guard, years later, we finally get the sequel, The Old Guard 2, which, besides Charlize Theron, also features Uma Thurman. Uma Thurman has mastered roles revolving around feminine rage, with the most famous one being The Bride from Kill Bill.

Once again, we get to witness the marvelous screen presence of Uma Thurman, but this time as an evil ancient villain called Discord, who is chaos personified. Her motives are rooted in vengeance, and she has waited for centuries to finally extract it. She is sharp, she is conniving, and she is a lethal force ready to take down everything that comes in her way.

These 7 Discord moments from The Old Guard 2 will make you a fan of Uma Thurman

1) Introduction as the First Immortal

Discord is the first immortal; she is as ancient as it gets. She simply cannot be mistaken as another immortal warrior; she is the very first, and her presence is chilling. With time, she has been erased from history, and this neglect has been brewing deep in her for eons and eons, and she is finally ready to strike. Uma Thurman in this scene had such a commanding presence. The calmness with which she brought out the intensity of the moment was unreal. Her poise and precision truly manage to give a peek into the untamed chaos that Discord possesses inside her. You can’t even label her as the villain; she is something bigger, something lethal, and we as the audience are here for it.

2) Katana-Wielding Showdown

One great treat for fans of Uma Thurman, who have followed her journey since the days of Kill Bill, is that after 21 years, you get to see her back in action with a katana. Our villain, Discord, is a trained warrior. Seeing Uma Thurman use a Katana again is a nod to her legacy as The Bride, and Discord channels this ruthlessness from her famous character to the new immortal villain. While wielding the katana, Discord doesn’t give up on mind games and uses calculated manipulation to change the course of things.

Being an ancient creature, it was but natural that Discord would be skilled in an art that resonated with the culture eons ago. Being a skilled sword fighter is a true extension of herself. She is psychologically as well as physically dominant over every character around her, and she doesn’t shy away from exerting that dominance. Uma Thurman, with her perfectly honed choreography, adds such meticulousness to the character of Discord that she is bound to become a fan-favorite villain soon.

3) Philosophical Clash with Andy

The ideological difference between our protagonist and antagonist in the movie is crystal clear. While Andy views immortality as a curse, Discord craves it, in fact cherishes it, and would cross any limit to protect it. Her view of the world is nihilistic, and she hardly has any hope left in humanity. Perhaps it is because of her immortality, but she is rooted in her belief that saving the world is a futile cause. The philosophical clashes between these two characters were a sight to behold, and Uma Thurman truly exuded great acting skills. She very well contradicted the hope Andy had in her heart with brutal despair, and her intense gaze right into the soul of the audience simply added to the illusion.

4) Church Scene with Nile

Discord and Nile, despite having lived completely different lives, have their destinies intertwined. Discord was the first immortal, and Nile is the last. This complex dynamic between them is very well explored in this scene. As they discuss their respective identities and legacies, they unbeknownst evoke a spiritual vibe, exploring faith and doubt that we as humans possess. It truly was a memorable confrontation, and Uma Thurman as Discord added a layer of greatness to it. She used a soft voice, but it was commanding. She truly manages to give us, as the audience, an insight into the guarded nature of Discord and the psychological underpinnings of the weight of being immortal.

5) Rescuing Quynh with Cold Calculation

Rescuing Quỳnh from the underwater prison that she has been trapped in for hundreds of years was a power move from Discord. While one might think this is a sign of sympathy from one immortal to another, they couldn't be more wrong. Discord has nothing to do with sentiments and emotions; for her, it's all about cold, calculated power moves. This savior moment from Uma Thurman’s Discord is, in reality, just a set piece to bring a pawn back into the game, which she can exploit and manipulate as per her requirement. This just shows how ruthless she is. Uma Thurman, who in this particular scene, besides being terrifying, was also magnetic, drawing the audience into the mystery that Discord is.

6) Nuclear Facility Takeover

Another gripping moment from the series is when Discord takes over a nuclear facility and lands herself in a position where her one move could instantly evaporate millions of lives. This scene is especially ironic as we see an immortal controlling the lives of millions of mortals like they were worth nothing. Her takeover strategy is a masterclass and lures her enemies right into her trap. She is a villain who likes to take charge, be it subtly through manipulation and deceit or in the open through plain violence with her katana in her hand. She is an invincible force and what one might call a chess master.

7) Final Brawl with Andy

Perhaps the most important and fan-favorite moment of The Old Guard 2 was the final brawl between Andy and Discord. A fight between Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman, two legends of the action world, in one frame, fighting it out, each more skilled than the other. Both are creatures of the ancient world with fading immortality. As we see the clash between Discord’s Katana and Andy’s Axe, we also see a clash between two distant ideologies. One is selfless, and the other hinges on self-preservation. But both are skilled and powerful.

The adeptness with which Uma Thurman carries out her role as Discord is truly captivating and bound to make you love her even more.