The Bodyguard
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
Critics Sentiment
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The film dramatically improves from the sluggish early conflicts to the thrilling Academy Awards assassination climax, jumping from 5.2 to 8.2
The Bodyguard starts conventionally with familiar genre setups that critics found slow and predictable. The middle portion benefits from strong chemistry between Costner and Houston, though pacing issues persist. The film redeems itself with an increasingly effective final act, culminating in a well-executed climactic shootout and emotionally satisfying conclusion.
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Kevin Costner
Frank Farmer
Whitney Houston
Rachel Marron
Gary Kemp
Sy Spector
Bill Cobbs
Bill Devaney
Ralph Waite
Herb Farmer
Tomas Arana
Greg Portman
Michele Lamar Richards
Nicki Marron
Mike Starr
Tony Scipelli
Christopher Birt
Henry
DeVaughn Nixon
Fletcher Marron
Gerry Bamman
Ray Court
Joe Urla
Minella
Tony Pierce
Dan
Charles Keating
Klingman
Robert Wuhl
Oscar Host
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Danny Kamin
Thuringer
Ethel Ayler
Emma
Sean Cheesman
Rory
Richard Schiff
Skip Thomas
Crew
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