Iron Protector

Iron Protector (2016), a well executed martial arts film.

Homage to those classic 80's 90's Martial Arts films, totally in vein of 'young' Jet Li.

Filmed with the aesthetic charms of that 80's '22 frame' over cranked energy, mixed with modern, stylised photography. Very hard to execute, highly choreographed fights, impressive acrobats, a brilliantly done action movie.

Written, Directed and also starring Yue Song. Movie tells the story of two childhood brothers, raised on strict Martial arts background. One becomes a criminal and the other became a martial arts expert. Things went wrong when a business tycoon's daughter comes in between them.

The action sequences are the real highlight of this film. Yue Song brings intense physicality to his role, and the choreography is sharp, fast-paced, and at times, brutal. Fans of traditional kung fu movies will appreciate the rawness and authenticity of the fight scenes, which include some impressive hand-to-hand combat and stunt work. The film also has a grounded visual style that keeps the focus on the action rather than flashy special effects.

Negatives : Usual Asian movie gangster cliche.

Positives: Fight scenes, photography, Third act climax fight. Totally re-enacted Jet Li styled fights.

I gave this movie a deserving 8/10. Must watch for action film fans and Highly recommend.

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.

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.

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.

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.