“A TENSE AND RIVETING PIECE OF ACTION CINEMA… IMPRESSIVE FIGHT SEQUENCES… BONE-CRUSHING VIOLENCE.” – TWITCH.
Winner of eight honours at the prestigious Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Action Choreography, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Costume and Make-up Design and Best Original Film Score, and the winner of the Best Actor (Wang Xueqi) and Best Supporting Actor (Nicholas Tse) prizes at this year’s Asian Film Awards, the epic, period action movie Bodyguards And Assassins is a dramatic fictionalized retelling of the suspenseful events of 1906 that eventually led to the 1911 Xinhai Revolution and the founding of the Republic of China.
Directed by Teddy Chan (The Accidental Spy) and featuring an impressive cast of Hong Kong and China’s biggest stars, including Donnie Yen (Ip Man; Kill Zone), Leon Lai (An Empress And The Warriors; Seven Swords), Xueqi Wang (Forever Enthralled; Warriors Of Heaven And Earth; The Red Suit), Tony Leung Ka Fai (Missing; The Myth), Nicholas Tse (Dragon Tiger Gate; New Police Story; The Medallion) and Simon Yam (Ip Man; Triangle), Bodyguards And Assassins is a sumptuously staged, action-packed blockbuster, full of political intrigue, tragedy and drama that will appeal as much to lovers of quality cinema as it will to martial arts aficionados.
On October 15th 1906, the man destined to become the Father of Modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, is due to arrive in the British Colony of Hong Kong to discuss plans to overthrow the corrupt Qing Dynasty with a group of leading anti-Qing revolutionaries. Aware of Sun’s intentions, the Qing Court dispatches an elite army of assassins to the port where Sun is due to arrive, with orders to see to it that he never makes it to his appointment and does not leave the colony alive.
Receiving news of the proposed assassination, a newspaper editor and a local tycoon, both sympathetic supporters of the revolution, take it upon themselves to protect Dr. Sun at any cost. To help ensure his safety they recruit a motley band of fellow sympathisers, friends and acquaintances, all skilled in martial arts combat to act as Sun’s bodyguards. Additionally, they devise a risky plan to secretly replace the assassins’ target with a human decoy in an attempt to lead the killers away from their quarry.
As Sun arrives on the fateful day, the stage is set for a bloody confrontation in which a small group of selflessly courageous men and women will risk their lives fighting against hundreds of adversaries in a conflict that will determine the fate of millions.
Cleverly taking his time to establish his characters, their back-stories, motives and sub-plots in the deliberately paced first half of the film, director Chan expertly unleashes a barrage of non-stop, action set-pieces in a final hour that will leave viewers breathless.
Among the many standout sequences in a film that manages to be as emotionally involving and moving as it is exciting are a brilliantly directed sequence that echoes Brian De Palma’s homage (from “The Untouchables”) to Eisenstein’s famous Odessa Steps sequence from “Battleship Potemkin”, an extended free-running duel involving Donnie Yen and Cung Le, and a ‘man versus horse’ confrontation that is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
Bodyguards And Assassins will be released on DVD (£12.99) and Blu-ray (£19.99) by E1 Entertainment on 31st May 2010.
More than 6,000 runners and walkers braved the rain to take part in the seventh-annual More Magazine | Fitness Magazine Women's Half-Marathon, hosted by Sex and the City actress Kristin Davis, on April 25th in Central Park. Davis will also appear on the May cover of Fitness, on newsstands April 27th.
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Chobani, a proud first-time sponsor of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Team USA, will premiere its first 60-second national television spot during the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Directed by Peter Berg of “Friday Night Lights” acclaim, the “Proudly with You” TV spot was inspired by, and features, members of the Chobani community, who came together to make Chobani the successful company that it is today: the farmers, employees and local community.
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Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) pulled the wraps off the all-new 2011 S60 sport sedan today at the New York Auto Show. The all-new Volvo S60 sport sedan will arrive at dealerships later this fall. The all-new S60 introduces a unique safety technology: Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake.
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In keeping with its commitment to giving customers the very best selection and shopping experience, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) has rolled out its findmore® smart fixture to over 120 select stores across the country. Additionally, in conjunction with the launch of its Modern Bride concept, the Company will begin rolling out a findmore experience using iPad to 50 fine jewelry departments.
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http://www.charterdestin.com/ - The Best Deep Sea Fishing Vacation in Destin Florida Aboard The Charter Boat Bounty Hunter. Brad and Troy Williams With Captain Mark Walker. Red Snapper season opens June 1st 2012. There are plenty of other fish in the Gulf that we can target to make your Deep Sea Fishing Destin experience with us fun and something you will always remember! Book your winter/spring trip now! Special rate - 8 for the price of 6! Now until June 1! http://www.charterdestin.com/reservations/ Make sure you call us as soon as possible to be sure that you get the Deep Sea Fishing Destin day you want for your trip! 850-650-1534
Honda will launch the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. In the build-up to the reveal of the new Civic, Honda is releasing a series of short form films detailing its development. Developed specifically for the European market, the new Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012.
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http://www.charterdestin.com/ - Come visit Destin Fishing and experience our beautiful snow white beaches, emerald green water and some of the best fishing in the world. Captain Mark Walker and his mate will show you a great time aboard the Destin Charter Boat Bounty Hunter.
Bob Calvert, of Talking with Heroes, joins Charter Boat Bounty Hunter and Captain Mark on his quest to provide support to members of the US armed forces like MA3 Brad Williams. http://talkingwithheroes.com
Red Snapper season opens June 1st 2012 (we hope) http://www.charterdestin.com/the-fish/red-snapper/
Americans across the country are drawn into the competition, cheering for their state’s queen. And this year one lucky winner and a friend will have the chance to experience the 2011 Miss America Pageant live in Las Vegas. ARTISTRY® Skin Care and Cosmetics, exclusively by Amway, recently launched the “Find Your Pageant Look and Win!” Sweepstakes on its Facebook® page at www.Facebook.com/Artistry.
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Transitions Optical and VSP® Vision Care brought a state-of-the-art 40-foot mobile eyecare clinic, nicknamed “Eyenstein,” to the Harlem community to provide comprehensive eye exams and complimentary eyewear to area children to help them prepare for the start of a new school year. The mobile eyecare clinic, onsite at East Harlem Scholars Academy on Thursday, August 18, will also be at the Harlem Week Children’s Festival which is open to the public on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21.
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The first book in the Solitary Tales suspense series will remind you what it means to believe in what you cannot see. Learn more about this book: http://tinyurl.com/35ubyld Learn more about this author: http://tinyurl.com/25oyjdk YA/Juvenile Fiction/Religious/Christian/Mysteries & Detective Stories
