IMDb 4.5 2008 HD

Bodyguard: A New Beginning

Bodyguard: A New Beginning

2008
Action Drama Thriller
95 min R USA
4.9 / 10
4.5 IMDB

Leung is the bodyguard of a Chinese Triad boss, Wong, to whom his loyalty is unrivaled. Living in Hong Kong, Wong requests that his bodyguard travel to the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chee Keong Cheung
Starring
Vincent Sze Cho-Lam / Richard Ng Yiu-Hon / Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa / Stephanie Langton / Carl Ng Ka-Lung / Shing Fui-On / Vincent Lam Wai / James Ha Chim-Si

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense mysterious loyal tense predictable dramatic suspenseful intriguing action-packed intriguing solid somewhat shallow

Reviews

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Isabelle Rossi
May 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a surprisingly effective thriller that hinges on the quiet strength of its protagonist. Vincent Sze Cho-Lam brings a profound gravitas to the role of Leung, a bodyguard whose loyalty is his defining characteristic, even as it…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

"Bodyguard: A New Beginning" unfortunately falls short of its potential, presenting a narrative that feels more like a sketch than a fully realised film. The central concept of a loyal bodyguard protecting a secret in the UK is…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A compelling examination of trust and its fragility, "Bodyguard: A New Beginning" places its faith in a taut narrative and solid performances. Vincent Sze Cho-Lam is compelling as the loyal bodyguard, his unspoken dedication a silent anchor in…

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Marcus Thorne
May 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This offering, "Bodyguard: A New Beginning," struggles to distinguish itself within its genre. The plot, which sees a devoted bodyguard sent to protect a secret individual in the UK, feels somewhat derivative. Vincent Sze Cho-Lam delivers a capable…

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Eleanor Vance
May 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

"Bodyguard: A New Beginning" offers a familiar premise elevated by a strong central performance. Vincent Sze Cho-Lam embodies the stoic loyalty of Leung, a bodyguard caught in a web of secrets spun by his Triad boss. The film’s…

FAQs

The bodyguard's mission in "Bodyguard: A New Beginning" is distinguished by its clandestine nature and the profound secrecy surrounding the protectee. Leung, accustomed to his role within a Hong Kong Triad, is dispatched to the UK to safeguard a young British woman whose identity is a closely guarded secret, known only to his boss, Wong. This lack of transparency even extends to Wong's son, Yuen, creating an environment ripe for misunderstanding and betrayal. The mission's intrigue lies not just in the physical protection but in uncovering the hidden truth.