The Bodyguard (2012)

Don't Believe the Hype

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

The acting in this movie is really good.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

This is not a great show but it is a good one. It is well worth seeing.It has an outstanding soundtrack, very nice eye candy, a little action, a solid cast AND Costner comes dangerously close to being like a real boy when he delivers up his comedic lines.As with most of his movies, Costner gives a fine, if somewhat wooden, performance in an otherwise well done show. It's Costner, he's Groot with a larger vocabulary but you get used to him after a while.I can watch this movie every 5 - 7 years but I can listen to the soundtrack daily. How is it right that we lost Houston when the likes of Swift just won't go away?

A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to a pop singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's. The Bodyguard is probably one of the most underrated films that Kevin Costner has done next to Robin Hood and Waterworld. It combines so many great things together without being turned into a mess of it's own it has action, horror, drama, romance and great suspense. The late Whitney Houston shines as Rachel Marron especially every time that she sings the same goes for Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer he is an absolute badass when he wants to especially that scene with Mike Starr who plays Tony in the film was terrific that little fight scene that they had in the Kitchen was pretty funny. The 2 leading stars also have a great chemistry and they hold the movie quite well also the rest of the cast does a pretty good job too. Overall i can't buy the fact that this film has a 6.2/10 and a 39% on metacritic or a 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and no offense but pretty much half of this world loves this movie not just the actors but the songs as well especially the song "I will always love you" has become a cult classic and so has the film. (A+)

I'm one to not like a lot of sex scenes, but I wish there was more romance between Rachel/Frank.... Overall I still love the movie. Hearing Whitney's voice however brought emotions to my ears, because her voice is beautiful, as well as she in no longer with us:( I like the suspense with a little romance all mix in one. As written in some of the previous reviews I saw about there being no chemistry between Kevin/Whitney? I notice it, but it's not throughout the entire movie... I saw chemistry on/off.In conclusion, it was a great little movie, even my guy enjoys watches it, he sure isn't one for soft movies, but when a movie is great, its that! thumbs up to the late Whitney. a special thumbs up to the sexy Kevin Costner!

The Bodyguard was always one of my favourite Costner flicks. I am a huge Costner fan even though he has slipped from Hollywood stardom in the last few years. I hadn't seen The Bodyguard in awhile and wanted to review it so I sat down to enjoy it again. I was surprised to discover that I found it a little slow at times, that it looked a little dated, and while I still enjoyed my favourite parts, the grainy and gritty romantic thriller definitely ages itself. But don't let that discourage you. The film is still a classic of its time. The pace of the film is definitely methodical, it doesn't apologize for taking its time to really lay out the characters and the mystery surround the stalker. The characters are all very well developed and the chemistry between Costner and Houston is really what makes this film, and the music of course. Houston's soundtrack to the film is formidable, and brilliant and you buy her as an insanely successful pop princess because she was and still is.Kevin Costner's Frank Farmer is this brooding, seemingly hardened former Secret Service agent. He enters the film mysteriously but you learn more about him throughout the film. Its really a great character and I can't imagine for minute anyone other than Costner playing the role. The late and legendary Whitney Houston plays Rachel Marron. She's the hot headed, short tempered diva but her character takes a lot of turns too and she definitely becomes more likable though she really does remain a diva throughout. Her and Costner are just sexy and brilliant together. The film has a terrific supporting cast including Bill Cobbs, Gary Kemp, Tomas Arana and Mike Starr should be called out for especially strong supporting performances. Michele Lamar Richards does an okay job as Marron's sister Nicki. I always thought she was one of the poorer performances in the film which is really unfortunate especially being what a big important part she has in the film. DeVaughn Nixon does a decent job as Marron's son Fletcher.Everyone works very well together and some of the chemistry (as previously mentioned) is truly great while others go a little understated like Houston and Richards as sisters. Director Mick Jackson was really just getting his legs under him when he directed this film. He does a good job, his direction is decent, but the pacing could have definitely been better handled by more experience. I think he got lucky with a strong cast, especially the stars, and a well written story. Regardless of its few flaws and its slow pace, The Bodyguard is a nineties classic and must see viewing for Costner fans and Houston fans. Its the perfect romantic thriller for a quiet date night. 7/10