Body Guards
Body Guards

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Body Guards

2000
Movie
94 min
Italian

Fabio Leone and Paolo Pecora are two police officers from Rome, who, together with the careless Neapolitan Ciro Marmotta, are fired from the barracks due their scuppering of a plan to capture a secret agent.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Neri ParentiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of hapless and mostly incompetent individuals find themselves employed as bodyguards for a series of eccentric and often dangerous clients. Their attempts to protect their charges lead to a chaotic series of misadventures, slapstick comedy, and increasingly absurd situations as they navigate the pitfalls of their chosen profession.

Critical Reception

Bodyguards (Corpi ad affitto) was a moderately successful Italian comedy, largely panned by critics for its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. However, it found a willing audience among fans of Italian comedies and its lead actors, who appreciated its lighthearted and escapist nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on physical comedy and situational gags.

  • The plot is considered formulaic and offers few surprises.

  • The performances of the comedic cast are a primary draw for audiences.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Bodyguards (2000)' is not readily available, but general sentiment for similar Italian comedies of the era suggests audiences appreciated the lighthearted humor and familiar comedic actors.

Fun Fact

The film is a prime example of the popular 'cinepanettone' subgenre of Italian comedy, which typically releases around Christmas and features ensemble casts in lighthearted, often farcical, stories.

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