The Bodyguard

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Christian K Disappointed by this, I found most of the dialogue pretty lacking and the sister plotline is an all time ????? Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Esra Y Whitney Houston undeniably stunning. Kevin Costner charismatic but movie can't live up to it's leading duo's power. Script is nonsensical, shallow even silly tbh. Couldn't they put half the effort they've done for that unforgettable soundtrack? Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Jonatan C I mean, come on, it's Mother Whitney playing a pop diva ❤️😍 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review K M This movie has clearly stood the test of time and proved the critics wrong. It’s a classic with action, romance, mystery and drama. There was such strong chemistry between Houston and Coster. I could (and do) watch this movie over and over again. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review thiago s Filme legal, o roteiro é legal, kevin costner e Whitney Houston fazer um ótima dupla no filme, as cenas são muito boas, um delas ele salva o garoto e depois o bote explode no lago, no final ele salva a Whitney de um bala atirada pelo camera, com tudo isso, eu recomendo esse filme de drama com romance. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Matthew D A beautifully made film with a captivating dramatic acting turn from Whitney Houston. Director Mick Jackson’s romance drama thriller The Bodyguard (1992) is quite stunning to be honest. Jackson’s direction is surprisingly moody and striking. I wasn’t expecting cinematographer Andrew Dunn to use so many carefully blocked wide shots and breathtaking close-ups. The shadowy lighting by Paul Ary is amazing. I wish random thrillers still looked as good as The Bodyguard. Writer Lawrence Kasdan accomplishes a lot with an intimate romance drama, suspenseful thriller, and compelling drama about a nervous singer and guilt ridden former secret service agent. I love how serious The Bodyguard takes itself, like this does not feel like Taken. It’s closer to In the Line of Fire. The Bodyguard is very engaging and enjoyable, especially because of Whitney Houston’s mesmerizing natural acting and powerful vocals. It did not deserve its Razzie nominations at all as it has aged quite well. I’m glad Whitney’s magnificent singing on her killer soundtrack for The Bodyguard is still the highest selling soundtrack album of all time. “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” are bold and inspired. Her massive vocals on “I Will Always Love You” are insane. Kevin Costner is intriguing as the stoic bodyguard Frank Farmer, who sees himself as a resolute samurai type of tough guy. Costner is pretty cool in The Bodyguard with great chemistry alongside Whitney. He’s often surprisingly funny in a sly way and tough as needed. He feels very serious and brings out the best in Whitney. Whitney Houston is gorgeous, moving, fascinating, and compelling as star singer Rachel Marron. Houston is not afraid of performing as a singer who is initially unlikable and rude, into a tender and realistic woman. Her fears as a mother and famous figure feel natural, while she brings all the charm in the romance. Houston’s singing abilities are the stuff of legend and she’s genuinely remarkable with massive notes being belted out on a dime. Gary Kemp is fun as the annoying publicist Sy Spector. Bill Cobbs is super nice and patient as the concerned security boss Bill Devaney. Ralph Waite is pleasant as Costner’s friendly father Herb Farmer. Tomas Arana is creepy as the forceful bodyguard Greg Portman. Michele Lamar Richards is very interesting as the jealous sister Nicki Marron, who comes with her own insecurities. Mike Starr is a riot as the portly guard Tony Scipelli. Christopher Birt is wonderful as the helpful chauffeur Henry Adams. DeVaughn Nixon is cute as the little son Fletcher Marron. He was a pretty good actor already. Editors Donn Cambern and Richard A. Harris’ smooth cutting is engrossing and leaves us mostly with Costner to worry about protecting Whitney’s Rachel. Composer Alan Silvestri did a great job with the pretty score. Susan Nininger’s outfits for Whitney range from flattering girl dresses to outrageous singer armor. Hairstyling Kelly Muldoon and Elle Elliott Medusah’s haircuts on Whitney are very becoming on her. In short, The Bodyguard is enthralling for 130 minutes of paranoia, romance, and thrills thanks to Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner’s acting. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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