The Bodyguard (DVD) Reviews

We all know Whitney Houston can sing, but the question is, can she act? Well I watched the Bodyguard when it first came out with no real expectations. I loved Whitney's music as millions at this time did, but she would never have been my pick as a leading lady. The film was released in 1992 and starred Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner ...  Read the complete review

Introduction: Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston star in this 1992 romantic thriller directed by Mick Jackson and written by Lawrence Kasdan. Steve McQueen and Diana Ross were considered for the lead roles when the film was first proposed in 1976 and Madonna was considered for the role of Rachel. The Bodyguard: Original Sound ...  Read the complete review

The Bodyguard has to be one of my all time favourite films, its timeless. The film was released in 1992 and was directed by Mick Jackson. The film is a romance, thriller, musical and drama all in one, it really provides something for everyone. The film is about a pop singer, Rachel Marrion, who has been receiving death threats ...  Read the complete review

Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston star in thi romantic thriller which is an enjoyable enough film to watch that is probably more thriller thanit is romance as really all you have is a basic love interest as a back drop to a reasonably suspense laden film. Houston plays herself basically, a diva popstar (however this version is ...  Read the complete review

The bodyguard is a romantic thriller which was released in 1992. The film was directed by Mick Jackson. The screenplay was written by Lawrence Kasdan. Originally in 1976 the film was planned to stare Diana Ross and Steve McQueen but McQueen refused to be second after Diana Ross. Then 3 years later Ryan O'Neal was to take McQueens place ...  Read the complete review

I have recently found out that The Bodyguard is one of my dad's favourite films (yes, my dad). This news prompted me to give it a new viewing having last seen it 10 years ago and I was oddly pleasantly surprised and actually enjoyed it. This is strange given that once reviewing it I realised that it is actually not a very good film at ...  Read the complete review

~~FILM ONLY REVIEW~~ Frank Farmer is an excellent bodyguard and has protected some of the top American people. He is surprised when he gets a visit from Devaney asking him to protect the latest acting sensation Rachel Marron. Frank goes to meet her and decides he will take on the job. Rachael is not happy about Frank taking ...  Read the complete review

It seems to me that I cannot help but cry buckets whenever I watch The Bodyguard. The legendary soundtrack, the amazingly poignant scenes, coupled with the intense chemistry all served towards making this film one of the greatest love stories in the cinematographic industry. Kevin Costner was incredible, I believe that- despite the hypes ...  Read the complete review

The Bodyguard is a romantic thriller released 25th November 1992 starring two of the biggest stars of that time, Kevin Costner & Whitney Houston. The film is directed by Mick Jackson. Mick Jackson is famous for directing television films more so than feature films however he has worked with many big stars such as Steve Martin, Jeff ...  Read the complete review

I hadn't watched this film in so long but came across it when I noticed that it was on sale for £6.67 for the special edition at Choices (see my review on this fantastic company to learn more if you haven't already) and had to treat myself as my original video copy is so worn out it will hardly play at all. If I didn't love Choices ...  Read the complete review

Kevin Costner, as usual gives a good performance, Whitney however, more or less just plays herself. The actress who plays her sister out acts Whitney by far. Basically it is a good storyline, Costner playing a Bodyguard for a famous singer (played by Whitney). Whitneys character, has been getting postal threats etc, so Costner is ...  Read the complete review

The BodyGuard is a class film it is great and it keeps you in suspence and at the edge of your seat. The main Characters:Frank Farmer(Kevin Costner-Messsage in a bottle)and Rachel Marron(Whitney Houston) Other Characters: Gary Kemp,Bill Cobbs and Ralph White. The Plot: Rachel starts recieving hate mail, but ...  Read the complete review

The Main Characters: Kevin Costner stars as Frank Farmer. Also starring in Message in A Bottle and Robin Hood. Whitney Houston stars as Rachel Marron. Other Characters Include: Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs and Ralph Waite. Directed by Mick Jackson. The Plot: When an obsessive fan whose letters to Rachel ...  Read the complete review