A Chilean bodyguard whose sense of justice was honed when his parents were murdered turns himself into a self-styled savior. He’s got lots of fighting skills, but soon realizes he’s all too human. The story’s played for some gentle humor, but sincerity wins out in this original, reality-based spin on the superhero genre. The fight scenes aren’t extraordinary, but they’re as solid as star Marko Zaror’s lithe body. I don’t suppose this’ll get a non-DVD, non-film festival release in the US, but it has the elements to connect with both a mainstream and art-house audience.
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viewed 4/4/08; reviewed 4/4 and 4/6/08; screened at Philadelphia Film Festival
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