Directed by:
Mick JacksonScreenplay:
Lawrence KasdanCinematography:
Andrew DunnComposer:
Alan SilvestriCast:
Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite, Tomas Arana, Michele Lamar Richards, Mike Starr, Christopher Birt, DeVaughn Nixon (more)VOD (4)
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Kevin Costner plays former CIA agent Frank Farmer, now retired and working as a private bodyguard. He takes on the case of singer Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston), who has received several death threats. Initially reluctant to take on his ideas about security, Rachel gradually begins to warm to Frank, who begins to suspect the pop star's would-be assassin lurks amongst her entourage. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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I used to really like that movie, but now I see that it's just a bit too drawn out and unfortunately also too predictable, whether it's in terms of casting or purely because the script is very straightforward with classic romantic escapades masquerading as a thriller. You can't deny, though, that the main duo is enjoyable to watch, and there's chemistry between them that works. If only the ending had been darker.
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Genre sentiment is exactly my cup of tea, but The Bodyguard never grew on me. Kevin Costner does a great job in his role, but despite her famous and now immortal song, Whitney Houston absolutely doesn't cut it as an actress. My idea of an unforgettable Hollywood couple looks completely different.
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It can't be described very well, it simply must be felt. Nostalgia? Of course, but my appreciation is not just for that reason. The Bodyguard is a quality film, whether someone likes it or not. It has a decent amount of humour, excellent action, a soulful romance, and a pleasantly family-friendly (definitely not tacky) touch. Mick Jackson directed an incredibly stylish and mature caper that should not be ashamed of its storytelling value. It has power, solid content, and above all, an extremely charming hero. I understand the swooning over Frank Farmer from the female population, as he is absolutely irresistible in this role. And Whitney Houston's acting is not bad either, although she primarily shines with her captivating voice. A romance as it should be.
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