There is a huge problem with this movie: it has too many flaws. The story is totally irrelevant, with little constructed characters and in some cases without any relevant role. In this case we have two "brothers" who did not have the same luck with their kung fu master. One of them inherited a masterful technique of "iron feet" which makes him invincible. The other had an excellent nose for business and for associating with bad people. The good guy is passionate about keeping his legs open for as long as possible which must be very troublesome if you have to go to the bathroom. The bad guy has a passion for cigars even though we all know that this perverse habit is bad for the lungs. Finally the good guy meets the bad guy, works for him, and must take care of an unbearable girl. We already saw this with Jet Li. But things were going well with him because in his version of the bodyguard the characters weren't disgusting. Here they all are. Neither their motivations nor their purposes are understandable. The action scenes are bad, since its aesthetic video clip sacrifices the quality of the artist looking for the visual impact. The ending is like the movie, weak and indefensible. Seeing the whole movie was an ordeal. Bad movie.
6 Reviews
A martial arts movie made by martial arts fans for martial arts fans
kluseba16 October 2017
Iron Protector is a fast-paced and spectacular martial arts flick. It might not reinvent the genre but it's very well-executed. Despite some technical overexposure and illogical sequences, this movie isn't too overwhelming because it focuses on traditional martial arts fights and a few chase sequences. Those who need a change from franchises like Die Hard and The Fast and the Furious with countless exploding buildings and vehicles will get a vivid action movie that goes back to the basics of martial arts flicks with a modern twist in form of settings and directing.
The shallow plot and its final twist are very predictable for genre fans but still offer some welcome breaks from all the action. It also helps that the lead actor is a grounded hero with a strong moral compass while the lead actress portrays a sensitive character behind an arrogant facade. In a Chinese society controled by greed, individualism and money, it's almost refreshing to witness a character who cares for his convictions, duty and family.
Iron Protector isn't memorable or revolutionary but a bona-fide martial arts flick. It was obviously made by martial arts fans for martial arts fans. The film offers a dynamic ride and never gets boring which makes it good for what it is. The fight sequences are particularly intense. Genre fans can't get around this film, everyone else should just pass.
The shallow plot and its final twist are very predictable for genre fans but still offer some welcome breaks from all the action. It also helps that the lead actor is a grounded hero with a strong moral compass while the lead actress portrays a sensitive character behind an arrogant facade. In a Chinese society controled by greed, individualism and money, it's almost refreshing to witness a character who cares for his convictions, duty and family.
Iron Protector isn't memorable or revolutionary but a bona-fide martial arts flick. It was obviously made by martial arts fans for martial arts fans. The film offers a dynamic ride and never gets boring which makes it good for what it is. The fight sequences are particularly intense. Genre fans can't get around this film, everyone else should just pass.
Fun and Action Packed
tkdlifemagazine5 August 2022
This very specifically Chinese filmed martial arts action film is fun to watch. The story of a martial arts master protecting a Ruch man's daughter is filled with action and comedy. It has good action and a decent story. There are many fights, filmed in a frenetic style but still exciting. The characters are fun but very animated. Worth checking out. The fighting in the last 25 minutes of the movie is worth watching the rest. Albeit unrealistic, still very creative and fun to watch.
Be ready to be blown away...
paul_haakonsen11 November 2016
When I found "The Bodyguard", not to be mistaken for the sappy 1992 Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston movie, I had no idea what it was about, nor any idea just what I would be in for. All that I knew was it was an Asian martial arts movie, which essentially is more than enough to have my interest.
Director Yue Song, who also starred in the movie himself, was phenomenal. It was an impressive display of martial arts and acrobats. The movie was just pumped with action and adrenaline from the beginning and right up to the end credits. This was really a blast of a movie, and I was more than genuinely surprised and entertained by it.
Story-wise, then "The Bodyguard" was fairly generic, in terms that it is something that has been done and seen before. But still, Yue Song managed to put together a most impressive movie on all accounts. The story is somewhat simple, but it is more than made up for with martial arts and action. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean simple in a negative or boring way, just that the movie doesn't require you to use your brain much.
Being an Asian martial arts movie, "The Bodyguard" needed to have some really impressive martial arts performances and action sequences in order to stand out from the numerous martial arts movies that permeates the Asian movie market. And it does! The martial arts in the movie were phenomenal, and this was the first time that I have seen Yue Song in action, and I was blown away. He is more than on level with Tony Jaa and Iko Uwais. He was just impressive, actually. And the action sequences in the movie were as numerous as they were skillfully executed on the screen.
"The Bodyguard" does have some good martial arts performers and actors to the cast list. Yue Song managed to impress me in every way, and I am looking forward to seeing more from him in the future. But it also has both Collin Chou and Xing Yu on the cast list, and they are both quite good as well.
If you enjoy Asian martial arts movies, then you really owe it to yourself to treat yourself to sit down and watch "The Bodyguard". It will blow you away.
I am rating "The Bodyguard" a solid eight out of ten stars. This is definitely a movie that I will watch again, because it was just that impressive.
Director Yue Song, who also starred in the movie himself, was phenomenal. It was an impressive display of martial arts and acrobats. The movie was just pumped with action and adrenaline from the beginning and right up to the end credits. This was really a blast of a movie, and I was more than genuinely surprised and entertained by it.
Story-wise, then "The Bodyguard" was fairly generic, in terms that it is something that has been done and seen before. But still, Yue Song managed to put together a most impressive movie on all accounts. The story is somewhat simple, but it is more than made up for with martial arts and action. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean simple in a negative or boring way, just that the movie doesn't require you to use your brain much.
Being an Asian martial arts movie, "The Bodyguard" needed to have some really impressive martial arts performances and action sequences in order to stand out from the numerous martial arts movies that permeates the Asian movie market. And it does! The martial arts in the movie were phenomenal, and this was the first time that I have seen Yue Song in action, and I was blown away. He is more than on level with Tony Jaa and Iko Uwais. He was just impressive, actually. And the action sequences in the movie were as numerous as they were skillfully executed on the screen.
"The Bodyguard" does have some good martial arts performers and actors to the cast list. Yue Song managed to impress me in every way, and I am looking forward to seeing more from him in the future. But it also has both Collin Chou and Xing Yu on the cast list, and they are both quite good as well.
If you enjoy Asian martial arts movies, then you really owe it to yourself to treat yourself to sit down and watch "The Bodyguard". It will blow you away.
I am rating "The Bodyguard" a solid eight out of ten stars. This is definitely a movie that I will watch again, because it was just that impressive.
Hard Action, Top Stunts!
Movie-Misfit9 November 2016
Look, its not perfect, and no doubt like everyone else you probably hurt from laughing when you saw the trailer while searching for Sammo Hung's film of the same name..?
Fear not though! What The Bodyguard (or Super Bodyguard as some countries are calling it) offers is a very welcome return to the golden age of Hong Kong cinema with newcomer, director and star, Yue Song proving to be a martial arts action hero to keep an eye on.
Story line and the technical side of the film won't win any awards anytime soon, with a predictable tale and odd editing choices, but from the get go The Bodyguard makes you sit up and take notice with its impressive hard hitting, stunt filled fight sequences!
Mostly showcasing the real skills of the actors, we get the odd spat of wire work to enhance (what we soon find out) their kung fu powers but it doesn't take away from the excitement on screen at all.
The stunt work looks painful and amazing, and often reminded me of the Tiger Cage movies, with fight choreography much like that of Donnie Yen's work today.
The always impressive Xing Yu (Wrath of Vajra, Shaolin, Dragon Tiger Gate) gets to let lose more than a few time which is great also!
Yue Song may take a while before being accepted as a HK action star A-lister, but with The Bodyguard, I feel he has channeled the power of Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa in his role and completely delivers 100%. Hell, he does more of his own stuff in this film than Jet Li has done in all of his...
Again, not perfect as a film, but highly recommended if you are a martial arts or action movie fan!
Fear not though! What The Bodyguard (or Super Bodyguard as some countries are calling it) offers is a very welcome return to the golden age of Hong Kong cinema with newcomer, director and star, Yue Song proving to be a martial arts action hero to keep an eye on.
Story line and the technical side of the film won't win any awards anytime soon, with a predictable tale and odd editing choices, but from the get go The Bodyguard makes you sit up and take notice with its impressive hard hitting, stunt filled fight sequences!
Mostly showcasing the real skills of the actors, we get the odd spat of wire work to enhance (what we soon find out) their kung fu powers but it doesn't take away from the excitement on screen at all.
The stunt work looks painful and amazing, and often reminded me of the Tiger Cage movies, with fight choreography much like that of Donnie Yen's work today.
The always impressive Xing Yu (Wrath of Vajra, Shaolin, Dragon Tiger Gate) gets to let lose more than a few time which is great also!
Yue Song may take a while before being accepted as a HK action star A-lister, but with The Bodyguard, I feel he has channeled the power of Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa in his role and completely delivers 100%. Hell, he does more of his own stuff in this film than Jet Li has done in all of his...
Again, not perfect as a film, but highly recommended if you are a martial arts or action movie fan!
this is a MARTIAL ARTS movie
timstokes-5573221 April 2017
I confess I really enjoy a good Asian martial arts movie. And this ranks amongst the best.
It is a solid old school brutal fight with enough reason to glue beautiful set piece after set piece of glorious violence together. I was completely held by all of the fight scenes. The quality of the stunt work is awesome, do watch the bit at the end where you see the work and hurt the actors had to manage, it is very impressive.
The actors are all pretty good with the lead roles excellent. There is enough story available to allow the melodrama of the fairly bog standard love/family/friendship/angsty stuff story lines to thread some powerful emotional scenes (nothing to soppy you'll be glad to know)and holds the film together adequately. This adds enough cinematic quality to raise this film above the herd.
This also allows you to enjoy the film fully without that enjoyment being interrupted by having to concentrate on the plot too hard :D For any fan of martial arts its worth the watch.
It is a solid old school brutal fight with enough reason to glue beautiful set piece after set piece of glorious violence together. I was completely held by all of the fight scenes. The quality of the stunt work is awesome, do watch the bit at the end where you see the work and hurt the actors had to manage, it is very impressive.
The actors are all pretty good with the lead roles excellent. There is enough story available to allow the melodrama of the fairly bog standard love/family/friendship/angsty stuff story lines to thread some powerful emotional scenes (nothing to soppy you'll be glad to know)and holds the film together adequately. This adds enough cinematic quality to raise this film above the herd.
This also allows you to enjoy the film fully without that enjoyment being interrupted by having to concentrate on the plot too hard :D For any fan of martial arts its worth the watch.
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