Like Hollywood, Hong Kong is crazy for sequels and remakes. Their version of Kevin Costner's THE BODYGUARD (1992), is, predictably, an exercise in excess. It's also grand hyperbolic fun. The film received its first official US release on home video in 1998.
Mainland Chinese security agent Hui Ching-yang (Jet Li) is assigned to Hong Kong to protect Michelle Yeung (Christy Chung), the last surviving witness to a murder. Strict and unyielding, Hui dismisses all but two of Michelle's squadron of local bodyguards, and tightens security, to her chagrin.
When she finally convinces him to take her shopping, they are assaulted by dozens of hitmen.
After Hui lays wast...
Released:
1994
Rated:
NR
Length:
94 mins