I'm a fan of HatamiKia and Saw this movie on the first day it came out because the fuzz and buzz was so much beforehand. I was expecting another masterpiece from Hatamikia, something like Glass Agency. Movie started well and was very engaging but suddenly fell down to level of a very normal film and stayed there for the rest of it... Actings were not superb at all even Parastoei who's a phenomenal actor wasn't extraordinary let alone the other actors. The worst part of the movie in my opinion is directing and story, specially the latter. Screenplay was just oofffff and gets you lost (not in a good way). Most of the Dialogues were either too much of a show off or hard to understand or relate to. Simply put, the movie was struggling so hard to be a masterpiece but falls short. Due to a new story, Bodyguard could be entertaining for normal people of the society (who watches movie occasionally) however professionals, semi-professionals and critics would probably find it boring and kind of weird.
9 Reviews
Classic Hatamikia has to shine again
arashenstein10 April 2016
Warning: Spoilers
when i see the director is Hatamikia and the main star is Parastouie i directly know that at the ending he dies like a hero. so if yo know the ending of a film you are expecting the film to deliver this at least in a positive way.
this film starts a bit nice but continues so awful and ends (as expected) awfully. if you wanna judge it from story then so many things are missing like for example what if "X" scene was removed from the film would it make any difference?
it gives you some inspiration sometimes about story but then it leaves it behind and completely continues like that scene never happened.
as i said classic hatamikia has to shine again, he made one good film back in 1990s called "Glass Agency" and since then all his films are following the exact same order. always parastouie is the Hero who "always" has the same dialouges and same acting in almost every film that hatamikia has made.
This movie gave me nothing but zzzzzz in cinema
this film starts a bit nice but continues so awful and ends (as expected) awfully. if you wanna judge it from story then so many things are missing like for example what if "X" scene was removed from the film would it make any difference?
it gives you some inspiration sometimes about story but then it leaves it behind and completely continues like that scene never happened.
as i said classic hatamikia has to shine again, he made one good film back in 1990s called "Glass Agency" and since then all his films are following the exact same order. always parastouie is the Hero who "always" has the same dialouges and same acting in almost every film that hatamikia has made.
This movie gave me nothing but zzzzzz in cinema
Bodyguard
indiecinemamagazine19 July 2017
With the film Bodyguard, Ebrahim Hatamikia managed to create a true masterpiece of cinematography.
It tells the story of a bodyguard, and although there were films on this topic before, but this picture stands apart. The film is perfect from the standpoint of cinematography, actors, and ideas.
The story begins with the main hero Hajji Heidar Zabihi, played by Parviz Parastoui, getting assigned to protect vice-president Dr. Solati. But during an assassination attempt by a suicide bomber the vice-president becomes injured and subsequently dies. After this Heidar receives another important mission to protect nuclear scientist Meisam Zarrin (portrayed by Babak Hamidian who received the Best Supporting Actor award at VIFF). The main character is constantly haunted by the images of his past and he questions his mission and his future. After some time he begins to doubt that he did everything he could to protect Dr. Solati.
The film depicts well the modern Iranian society and although this film is very realistic it is also highly expressive. The film was highly successful in Iran where it grossed $1.85 million in the box-office but it is less known in the West. Nevertheless it deserves attention of audience and critics worldwide because it is not only a popular film, but is also a powerful and spiritual art house picture.
Read more at: http://indie-cinema.com/2017/07/bodyguard-2016-viff-2017/
It tells the story of a bodyguard, and although there were films on this topic before, but this picture stands apart. The film is perfect from the standpoint of cinematography, actors, and ideas.
The story begins with the main hero Hajji Heidar Zabihi, played by Parviz Parastoui, getting assigned to protect vice-president Dr. Solati. But during an assassination attempt by a suicide bomber the vice-president becomes injured and subsequently dies. After this Heidar receives another important mission to protect nuclear scientist Meisam Zarrin (portrayed by Babak Hamidian who received the Best Supporting Actor award at VIFF). The main character is constantly haunted by the images of his past and he questions his mission and his future. After some time he begins to doubt that he did everything he could to protect Dr. Solati.
The film depicts well the modern Iranian society and although this film is very realistic it is also highly expressive. The film was highly successful in Iran where it grossed $1.85 million in the box-office but it is less known in the West. Nevertheless it deserves attention of audience and critics worldwide because it is not only a popular film, but is also a powerful and spiritual art house picture.
Read more at: http://indie-cinema.com/2017/07/bodyguard-2016-viff-2017/
A true masterpiece with great story!
hiramoyasuaki23 February 2018
A thoughtful and thrilling masterpiece!
tehrani-2549722 October 2020
"Bodyguard" is the best Iranian film I've seen in years. It's thrilling. When it ended, my mom exclaimed she had been holding her breath for the last hour, and this rang true. The movie had my family on the very edge of our seats.
The movie is beautiful, making us all reflect about the evolution of post-revolution Iranian society, the value of our professions, and even the purpose of our lives. But fundamentally, this movie is just incredibly entertaining. Watch the movie. You won't regret it.
The movie is beautiful, making us all reflect about the evolution of post-revolution Iranian society, the value of our professions, and even the purpose of our lives. But fundamentally, this movie is just incredibly entertaining. Watch the movie. You won't regret it.
I loved it
ioustreamh15 May 2019
Truly a The Best movie Ever..
mohsinalee-1217329 May 2021
a triumph
aminifatimaaa24 June 2019
Bodyguard is tragic tale indeed. Ever so more poignant in the ever escalating tension Hatamkia creates. This masterpiece transcends itself into something a little different, something that has a great deal of emotional value, infused with action sequences and a tragedy that results in such a brutal finale, I was simply left gasping for air.
Good movie
latuned24 January 2018
Warning: Spoilers
A movie that pays homage to bodyguards. A lot of assassination attempts fail with only one or two bodyguards perishing.These assassinations are often forgotten because the main target survives. This movie made me look at things differently. It made me respect bodyguards even more. They should be looked up to for their bravery and dedication to save human lives.
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