The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard

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The Bodyguard

2004
Movie
97 min
Thai

Wong, bodyguard to a tycoon, is fired by his boss's son after he fails to save his boss. Now, the assassins are after the son, who takes refuge in a slum. Wong, meanwhile, tackles the villain's goons.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users64%
Director: J. Mills GoodloeGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer, takes on a job as a bodyguard for a famous singer and actress, Rachel Marron. As Frank implements rigorous security measures, he and Rachel find themselves drawn to each other, leading to a complex relationship. Their professional duties and burgeoning personal feelings become increasingly intertwined as threats escalate.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing a predictable plot and uninspired direction. However, audiences had a somewhat more favorable reception, appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the action elements. It was not a significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic script that fails to deliver genuine surprises.

  • While the leads have some chemistry, it's not enough to elevate the predictable narrative.

  • The thriller elements are present but lack the intensity to be truly compelling.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent watch with some romantic appeal, though many noted that it was quite predictable and didn't offer much in terms of originality.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2004, the film's plot involves a song titled 'I Will Always Love You,' which was famously sung by Whitney Houston in the 1992 film of the same name. However, this 2004 film is an entirely separate and unrelated production.

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