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The Bodyguard
บอดี้การ์ดหน้าเหลี่ยม
2004 97 min Thailand 16+
★6.5
Action, Comedy
Director: Panna Rittikrai, Phetthai Vongkumlao
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Description
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.
Starring
Phetthai Vongkumlao
Actor
Pumwaree Yodkamol
Actor
Piphat Apiraktanakorn
Actor
Awards
1 win
Key opinion
Bodyguard (2004) is a low-budget, irreverent Thai action-comedy that successfully prioritizes charm and wit over high production values. While it draws inspiration from Jackie Chan and other martial arts icons, it carves out a distinct identity through local humor and a self-aware, parody-driven approach.
| Originality | The film effectively utilizes self-aware humor and parody to breathe new life into familiar martial arts tropes. | |
| Direction | The action sequences rely on creative, low-budget wire-work and physical stunts that evoke the charm of early Jackie Chan films. | |
| Acting | Performances from the cast are praised for their comedic timing and ability to elevate the material despite the lack of A-list resources. | |
| Humor | The film's comedic tone is polarizing: some appreciate the vulgar, lighthearted gags, while others may find the specific brand of Thai humor unconventional or obscure. |