The Bodyguard

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Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston stars in a romantic suspense thriller about an ex-secret serviceagent-turned-professional-bodyguard, who never leaves anything up to chance.
  • Starring: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston
  • Directed by: Mick Jackson
  • Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Release year: 1992
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston stars in a romantic suspense thriller about an ex-secret serviceagent-turned-professional-bodyguard, who never leaves anything up to chance.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston
Supporting actors: Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite
Directed by: Mick Jackson
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
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Release year: 1992
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language
ASIN: B002R5QPRI (Rental) and B002R5LKOQ (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 1992
  • MPAA: Rated R for language
  • Production Company: Kasdan Pictures, Tig Productions, Warner Bros
  • Filming Locations: 10231 Charing Cross Road, Beverly Hills, California, USA | Beverly Hills, California, USA | Beverly House - 1011 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA | Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA | Captiva Island, Florida, USA

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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“ Great story and very romantic. ” L. Jerome  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The musical numbers are great, the soundtrack is superb! ” rhmoviemogal  |  40 reviewers made a similar statement
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128 of 137 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding July 18, 2004
By C. Baker VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
When this movie first came out the critics panned it mercilessly and frankly I just can't understand why. I thought it was fabulous. Kevin Costner plays an ex-Secret Service agent hired to protect a spoiled, difficult to get along with diva receiving death threats. Whitney Houston portrays the spoiled starlet to perfection. The chemistry and interplay between Houston and Costner was electric. The music in the movie was also great.

There are really some key elements that made this movie extremely good. First, I thought the acting was top notch by all involved. The supporting cast really played their characters well, as did the stars. Secondly, the editing was outstanding. The movie and plot move along at a fast pace. There is not a dull moment in the entire movie. And finally, the plot was plausible (for the most part) and the mystery - who is the hit man - slowly reveals itself. Having watched the movie several times, there a several foreshadowings.

Overall I found it a most entertaining movie both as a mystery, a thriller, and love story.

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58 of 65 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A special movie! March 10, 2006
By Julia Stewart
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
"You can be as you choose to be. It takes some discipline but it can be done."

I first saw The Bodyguard in a hot summer day. I waited in a long queue for my ticket and the theatre was fully packed. Tired and frustrated, I could not enjoy the film but it grew in me over time. It was different experience when I saw it again. In fact, The Bodyguard is a serious, original and very well told story. Love can be as real as me, sitting and writing here, and still be impossible and bitter-sweet. I can relate to this. Don't we all go through it at lеаst once in our lifetime?

I love Kevin Costner's performance as Frank Farmer. I find him very convincing in the skin of this tough, self-disciplined guy with a heart of gold. I admire Kevin's portrayal of Frank's emotional torment when he had to choose between his duty and his heart. Whitney Huston is surprisingly good and her enormous musical talent makes up for her lack of acting experience.

The Bodyguard has it all: action-packed scenes, cool lines, pearls of wisdom, tender loving and fantastic soundtrack! This film is definitely worth your time.
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48 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Wait!..." Not your average romance film November 4, 2003
By "thrillernite"
Format:DVD
Wow...This movie is the best I've ever seen. It was supposed to go to Diana Ross and some other guy. I'm glad the roll went to Whitney. Diana would not fit this roll. Wow, three lines into the review and I'm already off task. Okay. Why should you give this movie a chance? Because it's amazing. Whitney proves she is a great actress and singer. Her voice makes this movie even better. The songs fit perfectly. And Kevin Costner, this movie alone makes me a fan, and I haven't seen his other work. It leaves you in suspense, as a mysterious stalker is following Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) step by step, waiting for the time to attempt in killing her. This movie has a dark atmosphere, which is something I love about it. It's not like most love stories. I was very unsure about trying this movie, because I get bored easily, and I'm not a big romance movie fan, but this movie is so different from a typical romance film. It doesn't just focus on the romance, it focuses on Rachel's career, the stalker, Frank's resistance to grow close to his client. That's what makes this movie so special. I'm thrilled Kevin talked Whitney into this film, although it took her over a year to decide, it was worth it. No one could have done the roles better than Kevin and Whitney.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BUY.......... THE BODY GUARD
This a awesome movie............with the stars in it and Whitney and Kevin's compassion for the movie shows in their performance.............. I LOVE IT.............. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars A bit sappy but a good way to waste an hour of your life
If you know this movie, you know it's noting spectacular, but Kevin Costner pulls the movie together and makes it enjoyable.
Published 1 day ago by Geoff4rfc
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bodyguard
I think this a great movie. Would recommend this to anyone who loves a great movie with wonderful singing and a great story. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Bette J. Marton
5.0 out of 5 stars great lov it, its the best!!!
This is one of the most greatess movies around its one to buy and u can watch it over, and over and it never gets old or tiring. Lov it, got to lov Whitney and Kevin.
Published 9 days ago by dcantu
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bodyguard
This movie was so inspirational it made me want to be a body guard- so my husband and I both went to our communiy colledge and looked into it. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Caroline Brown-Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Bodyguard movie is great
I have watched this movie over and over again. Love Whitney Houston and of course Kevin Costner. Haven't gotten tired of watching it yet
Published 12 days ago by wvufan
5.0 out of 5 stars Love!!
Best movies of all time! Beautiful soundtrack! Whitney Houston's greatest work!! A legend that will never be forgotten. Can watch this movie over and over again.
Published 13 days ago by Priscilla
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bodyguard
It was not only a movie that had action in it but a movie about a couple that fall in love but had to go their own separate ways. Read more
Published 19 days ago by ROBERTA L GARDIN
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. After Whitney's death I decided to finally buy it and watched it again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vicki R. Strobak
5.0 out of 5 stars good movie
this was a really wonderful movie, So nicely put together and you can't beat the great Whitney Huston. very talented
Published 1 month ago by Jessica
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SPANISH SUBTITLES??
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Mar 2, 2012 by Edson Luiz Pedroso |  See all 2 posts
can anyone tell me why portman was the killer?
They made a point of telling us that the killer was hired without knowledge of who hired him. Portman didn't know Rachel's sister hired him. When he went into the house to kill Rachel, she was in the way, so he killed her trying to get to Rachel.
Dec 12, 2010 by A. Petruzzelli |  See all 3 posts
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