Bodyguards: Secret Lives from the Watchtower

It's about being close to someone but also having a distance to them and being professional about your job. It's not an easy task and you can't just put someone by your side as Justin Bieber himself realized (his own words, after having a friend who may have looked intimidating, but did not have experience in dealing with a really large crowd of fans). But Bieber is not the only one in this, there are also other people who get their time. There is also the music when there is no narration (good job by Kim Coates, an actor you may know from Sons of Anarchy, other TV shows or movies), which may irritate some people. Also the fact that we also delve into war zones, might not be what some may expect. But whatever jumps this may seem to make to things you didn't expect, it also gets us into the mindset of a bodyguard. But even there, you have different approaches. Not everything can be covered, but a lot is. Really enticing if you are interested

The handheld feel to this is nauseating, Kim Coates is laughable (at best), and the high review scores are what I'd guess as fans of Justin Bieber's. I actually felt nauseous after ten minutes- the shaky, handheld feel to this is just too much. There's nothing edgy or artistic about this method when it makes you feel like you're on a cheap carnival ride. Kim Coates PLAYED a lawless thug on SOA, that does NOT make him one, nor does it give him one ounce of 'street cred'. Listening to him trying to swear with any credibility is hysterical; like hearing an 8-year old trying out his first curse words. The 'directors' last name is Bieber, so I'm going to guess he's some relation to Justin, therefore making him some kind of documentarian. Maybe just stick to nonsensical blather on his relative that the teenagers fawn over and be done with it, because telling a compelling story is not his thing. This tells us nothing about what bodyguards/personal security do- it is an incredibly interesting story that I think many would like to see, but this isn't the story. It lays out like an infomercial for firms who do the work with little/no insight into what actually happens. Pass on this wasteland and watch something else.

I don't know what it was about this documentary but I found it not holding my attention. Could have been my mindset or just the content I am not sure. They tried showing different aspects of security from celebrities bodygaurds to bodygaurds that are in war zones. I only found a couple of the segments interesting, Nelson Mandella's bodygaurds and the mob guys. The rest I found myself asking when those other guys would be back on. It was well put together and edited but I just found it not for me. So couldn't recommend it.

Didn't know much about this world and was happy they looked at all the varying degrees of Bodyguards. Definitely would not want this job... seems like they can't even have a life of their own. Seems like a lot of people had issue with the Blackwater piece. I am not a fan of these guys but don't think anything was stated other than the facts. Don't think there were too many "secrets" shared, but still thought it was real entertaining. Loved Kim narrating too. SOA!

I thought this movie was very informative and interesting unlike a certain reviewer that gave this two stars and called it propaganda. There is nothing about this movie that is propaganda. If anything it shows a negative light on Blackwater. The only thing I didn't really like about this documentary was the part about Weeks, Whitey Bulger's bodyguard or right hand man. It just didn't seem to fit into the rest of the film. I love the candidness at the end of the movie from 50 cent's former bodyguard. There is also some history here with Nelson Mandela and his bodyguards, both black and white. I have a new found respect for the bodyguards that protect the celebrities and the egos surrounding them. Give it a watch and I hope you enjoy it.

Best part was all of the different viewpoints. Blackwater guys may be shady as hell but it is what it is... this doc at least shows what life is like for them. Kim Coates has an awesome voice that seemed perfect for the film. Bulger story has been told... but haven't heard this side. Pretty cool

Nothing secret. Actually, the secret is hidden away than attention is drawn to something else. So there is nothing spicy about the life of Justin Bieber. A big guy, hired to beat other guys who is going to tell you that it is hard to make it as a bodyguard as in protection for a famous person and not mall security. And yea, it might be weird to think otherwise. Nothing new. Nothing special. And certainly nothing secret. This is actually a dull advert to some protection companies. Contact me with Questions, Comments or Suggestions ryitfork @ bitmail.ch

If you are in any doubt, watch this film! It is very interesting to know what goes on behind the scenes in protecting celebrities. Not only do these body guards protect celebrities from horrible people but from their own fans. This was a very informative documentary. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It makes you realize how much protection Celebrities actually need. Especially with social media now a days, that makes it harder for the body guards. This documentary covers a wide range of celebrities and the different protection they require. Being a body guard is a full time job, I admire the work of these bodyguards.