Viewer Comments:The Bodyguard
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Pretty funny movie, a bit cheesy, but hey it's a comedy. Tony Jaa actually has only a cameo in this film and his friend from "Tom Yum Goong" and "Ong-Bak" is the lead role, so don't go expecting an action fest. The movie is packed with cheesy action and laughs so I think it'll be worth your while.
Nicely shot, loved the comedy, as well the action. A bit stretched out in some parts the "nothing happens".
Good mix of humor and action. A Tony Jaa cameo is just an added bonus.
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| N | I didn't really enjoy this Thai outing, it was trying to hard on comedy & action. | JV47842 |
This is a very funny movie full of hilarious scenes. I really like this movie. It could be called a funny version of "Ong-Bak". Keep up the good work, director!
| This film stars Petchtai Wongkamlao, most recently seen in "Ong-Bak" and "Tom Yum Goong." Here he also makes his directorial debut. Apparently he has caught the *action* bug and you can definitely see that in this movie the action is almost as important as the humour! While this version does have English subtitles western audiences may miss some of the humour, due to language and cultural differences. The ads mention "Thai Humour" and Tony Jaa. If you are buying this to see Tony you will be disappointed as he only has a cameo performance.
But this film is a hoot! In his bodyguard duties Petchtai is assigned to protect one of the richest men in the country. Of course nothing goes as it should and he ends up failing his mission. In a scene where he incorporates his charge into his own defense is quite amusing. Always the comedian he manages to fight people using different styles while his style is unique. The son of the billionaire has gone missing and it's up to the Bodyguard to find him and keep him safe while the bad guys want him for the millions of dollars they can extort. Not a great movie but it is entertaining. |
A nice upbeat action comedy! Just don't go into buying this DVD expecting Tony Jaa to be part of the storyline.
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