The Bodyguard

Well... what can I say? When I watched this movie I thought that it was a Thai action movie like "Ong Bak", "Born to fight" or "Chocolate". Instead of that, what I found was a comedy action (sometimes a very crazy comedy) so my first reaction was to wonder "what the hell is this?". But that was my mistake, don't you think so? After changing my expectations while I was watching the film, I found myself laughing sometimes (hysterically at a couple of jokes). Not bad if I think that I'm not so easy to laugh. But what I primarily liked was the relation between the young heir and the girl from the suburbs and her family and neighbors. That was a nice touch, obviously not very developed in a movie like this but anyway nice and likable. Not bad at all, yes... Sometimes it's silly but it has its moments too. My two sons liked it, probably more than me. But I didn't dislike it either, so I give it 6 out of 10.

i was say i was very disappointed in this movie, being that on the DVD cover was a picture of Tony Jaa.so i thought he would be in a great deal of the movie along with that other guy. but i was wrong tony jaa had ONE DAMN SCENE. and that guy who plays the body guard was not funny, and i don't know what kind of dope the guy was smoking to make him say he is asia's next Jackie Chan.as far as action or lack there of their was'nt the shooting scene suck(not of John Woo Caliber at all) and the wires used in the stunts where so obvious. this movie only saving grace is the it happy some halfway decent comedy dialogue. but if your looking for action this is not the movie to get.

The Bodyguard (2004) is a movie I recently watched on Tubi. The storyline follows a bodyguard who is fired when the man he is hired to protect is murdered by a rival gang. Despite being fired, he seeks revenge for the murder in hopes of redeeming himself from his mistakes and to ensure the son of the murdered man stays alive. This movie is codirected by Panna Rittikrai (Ong Bak 2 & 3) and Petchtai Wongkamlao (The Bodyguard 2) and also stars Wongkamlao (Ong Bak), Tony Jaa (Ong Bak) and Pumwaree Yodkamol (The Protector). The storyline does a great job of not taking itself too seriously and focuses on the comedic content, crazy one-liners and cartoon like characters. The action scenes are just okay, but the props and choreography are clever. The final fight scene is awesome and definitely worth a viewing. This is one of those movies that is filled with it or miss elements. This isn't a waste of time but isn't worth going too far out of your way to see it either. I would score this a 5/10.

Chaotic, over-the-top, and unapologetically eccentric, The Bodyguard blends explosive action with slapstick comedy, creating a uniquely Thai take on the action-comedy genre.

The film follows Wong Kom, a stoic bodyguard whose loyalty to his employer is put to the test when a powerful tycoon is assassinated. Tasked with protecting the heir, Chaichol (Piphat Apiraktanakorn), Wong Kom is drawn into a web of crime, corruption, and bizarre encounters across Bangkok. The narrative is a vehicle for both frenetic action and outrageous comedy, often pushing tonal boundaries between parody and sincerity.

The film's strengths lie in its inventiveness and cultural flavor. Action sequences, choreographed with energy and precision, range from gunfights to martial arts showdowns, paying a playful homage to Hollywood blockbusters while maintaining a distinct Thai cinematic identity. Humor-sometimes slapstick, satirical-is layered throughout, keeping the tone unpredictable. Petchtai anchors the film with a mix of deadpan seriousness and comedic timing, while cameo appearances by Thai celebrities add to its quirky charm.

However, tonal inconsistency is its biggest weakness. The film often swings too abruptly from serious action to absurd comedy, which can be jarring for audiences unfamiliar with Thai genre-blending. Some gags feel overextended, diluting narrative momentum. Yet, its willingness to embrace excess makes it memorable, if not always refined.

Ultimately, The Bodyguard succeeds as a cult-style action-comedy: messy, entertaining, and uniquely Thai.

Rating: 7/10 - A fast-paced, eccentric blend of action and comedy that entertains with energy, even if it sacrifices polish for chaotic charm.

I only watched this because of the cast from Ong Bak was in it and to my great surprise it was one of the funniest movies I have seen. I was not expecting much because I thought it would just be plain silly and not so funny. But I was not so wrong, it was silly, but so funny that sometimes I found myself cleaning the floor when I was rolling on it. In such movies you have begin it on a high and they surely managed it with the shootout. And during the rest of the movie I never took the smile of my face. That's how comedies should be! Great job by Petchtai Wongkamlao and fantastic cameo appearance by Tony Jaa. But the best was the bald guy who ends the movie really on a high.