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The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)

The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)
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Director and martial arts choreographer Corey Yuen Kwai adapts the 1991 American hit The Bodyguard into a kung-fu flick starring Jet Li. After spoiled debutante Michelle Yeung (Christy Chung) witnesses a powerful businessman committing homicide, she realizes that her life is in grave danger. Her boyfriend Leung (Kent Cheng Chuk-see) hires a crack bodyguard named Hui Ching-yeung (Li). Stoic, compact, and commanding authority, Hui immediately rubs Michelle the wrong way. He forbids her from leaving the house to hang out with friends to the mall, fearing that assassins might be lying in wait. Yet after a torrent of bitter complains, Hui agrees to let her go on a shopping excursion. Of course, a band of thugs immediately pounce and only Hui's quick-thinking manages to save the day. Afterwards, Michelle starts to realize the degree of danger she is in and comes to appreciate Hui's vigilance. Love soon blooms, but not before an ace killer gets hired from the Mainland. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Starring:
Jet LiChristy Chung, (more)
Director(s):
Corey Yuen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Bodyguard from Beijing

Director and martial arts choreographer Corey Yuen Kwai adapts the 1991 American hit The Bodyguard into a kung-fu flick starring Jet Li. After spoiled debutante Michelle Yeung (Christy Chung) witnesses a powerful businessman committing homicide, she realizes that her life is in grave danger. Her boyfriend Leung (Kent Cheng Chuk-see) hires a crack bodyguard named Hui Ching-yeung (Li). Stoic, compact, and commanding authority, Hui immediately rubs Michelle the wrong way. He forbids her from leaving the house to hang out with friends to the mall, fearing that assassins might be lying in wait. Yet after a torrent of bitter complains, Hui agrees to let her go on a shopping excursion. Of course, a band of thugs immediately pounce and only Hui's quick-thinking manages to save the day. Afterwards, Michelle starts to realize the degree of danger she is in and comes to appreciate Hui's vigilance. Love soon blooms, but not before an ace killer gets hired from the Mainland. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
Corey Yuen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Don L.

    Sorry but english dubs ruins it for me. To bad the description for the movie did not mention it. The movie is one of Jet Li's best, try to catch it in the original soundtrack.

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    Debra L.

    I really liked this movie. It had lost of acting and some romance. Let Li is great in this film. But like all of his movies

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    Michael K.

    The usual cool stunts and fights, to be sure, but the story holds interest for the whole running time. Jet Li manages to make being square and decent charismatic. Recommended.

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