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Summary: Finally! The Diva Herself on Widescreen
Review: But this IS NOT a 2 disc set. I enjoyed this movie so much, but always wanted to see it in widescreen. Now, after many, many years Warner has graced us with one. Kevin Costner is the bodyguard, a role I would like to see him do again. There is a good sequel in there somewhere, but we don't really need Whitney. She's OK, well, she's playing herself really. The musical numbers are great, the soundtrack is superb! (Even that over, over, overplayed song "I'll Always Love You." I had the first edition on DVD, and this new one has better sound and higher picture quality. If you watch this film often, treat yourself and upgrade to this special edition. Also features a new documentary on the making of the film.
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Summary: Good Movie.....not an 2 disc edition however!
Review: I enjoyed the movie when it came out in theaters and its not so bad like everyone seems to think.
I think its a good sit down and have fun type of film to watch.
One error mind you, it's only a 1 disc special edition, not 2 disc as listed.
Anyhow........enjoy it!
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Summary: WAS THERE A DEMAND FOR A SPECIAL EDITION?
Review: I guess the Bodyguard was a fairly big hit when it came out in 1992. Whitney Houston was the top pop Diva in the business, cranking out hit after hit and Kevin Costner was fresh from a string of hits including Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Dances With Wolves, and JFK, and was among the very top of the Hollywood stars at the time. So it certainly must have seemed like a great idea to get these two top stars together in an effort to capitalize on their popularity, only there is little chemistry between the pair and Whitney Houston would do only a couple of more movies after this one...a testament to her acting ability or lack thereof.
Costner plays former CIA agent Frank Farmer who is hired by Rachel Marron's (Houston's) management team to hand the pop star's security as she has been receiving death threats. Frank immediately upsets Rachel and her entourage as they think that his methods are way too strict and confining. But Frank is haunted by the fact that he was a Member of President Reagan's Secret Service guard and he blames himself for Reagan being shot. Of course, timeline wise it's not the best fit. Costner was only in his late 30's when this film had come out and had he been an agent for Reagan that would make him only early 20's or so. I don't think I recall seening any twenty-something agents guarding the President but I am probably being too picky.
I've always found Costner, although a likable guy, to be rather bland. That actually helps him here mainly because he acts like a dull bodyguard who is required to show absolutely no feelings whatsoever. His character basically walks around with a single expression on his face throughout the film, including while he's on a date with Whitney and the night after their affair.
The one plus was Whitney's tear-jerking remake of the Dolly parton song "I Will Always Love You", but beyond that there is just not much to recommend of this film and the meager special features hardly qualify this as a "special edition".
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Summary: Another Case When Soundtrack is Better Than The Movie
Review: It's Kevin Costner to the rescue to save Whitney Houston from a vengeful stalker.
Whitney Houston made her film debut with this film co-starring and produced by Kevin Costner. The film got mixed reviews ( more bad than good ) and didn't do so great at the box office. It was the music that was the ultimate highlight. Without Whitney's hit soundtrack, The Bodyguard would have sunk faster than the Titanic.
The Bodyguard disappoints from the getgo with it's half-done plot and unbelievable script. Kevin Costner is disappointing. Back then he'd finished Dances With Wolves and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. His career had never been so high but the bomb of The Bodyguard proved it only takes one film to slow down a career. The major flaw was Whitney Houston. Whitney's acting was terrible despite this being her first film. I was disappointed because I've seen Whitney acting on sitcoms from the 80s and her acting was better then than it was in The Bodyguard. Costner and Houston had no chemistry. Why did they have to be romantically involved? Oh...I remember...to sell those sappy love songs on the soundtrack. That had to be the only reason because the film would have been better without the forced love story. Whitney's character was unbelievable. No one is so self-centered that they will risk their life just to go shopping. Nothing added up and if it wasn't for the soundtrack this film wouldn't be memorable at all. But now that it's twelve years later the soundtrack is even forgettable. Can't really recommend this DVD. There were no extra features and the movie was only available in standard! WB has to do better with their DVDs. The Bodyguard has some entertaining points but it can't hold its own with acting, plot or excitement.
Skip the film but buy the soundtrack. " I Have Nothing " is one of the most beautiful songs ever made.
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Summary: Are you sick
Review: Its sad that a movie like this that contains no script or story plot is labeled a great movie and is given better reviews than Mariah Carey's Glitter which contained a story and plot.Come on just think about it. I love Whitney as a singer though. Visit my site: http://www.mjacksononline.tripod.com
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Summary: LOVED IT!!
Review: Kevin Costner is a FOX!!! I loved this movie..I bought the DVD since I had never seen it but liked Whitney Houston. I am now a fan of Kevin Costner!! I was so happy and in tears when she stepped off that plane in the end. I had to bust out my Whitney Greatest Hits CD! LOVED it!!
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: This blockbuster hit stars two of the greatest in Hollywood with her amazing voice and talent and his incredible eyes make a wonderful movie that is a must see. Whitney Houston outshines herself in this amazing role. She plays pop singer Rachel Maroon. When she starts getting threatened by a nasty and obsessive fan. Without knowing her manager hires Frank Farmer a secret service agent the is the best of the best in protection played by Kevin Costner. At first she dislikes the idea of having a bodyguard and having to do what he says. But as they say their is only a thin line between love and hate. They start to fall madly for each other but he knows it is not right to fall for her because he may not perform his job well that is to protect her. After a disturbing incident in Miami she decides to let him make the decisions from now on. While staying in a cabin the killer that is after Rachel kills her sister and almost kills Rachel's son. Frank is determined to protect her during the night of the Oscars in which he thinks the killer will make a move. 'I will always love you', 'I wanna run to you' and 'Queen of the night' make this the best soundtrack for a movie ever made in 1992. As I said this is a must see movie.
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Summary: What????
Review: This is a decent enough film, particularly considering its genre (romantic thriller as superstar vehicle). Literate writing, some nifty and very effective plot twists, good portrayals all around. But...
Did anybody notice they used *both* possible endings? There's "the bodyguard turns his back on happiness and goes on to do his duty with a stiff upper lip" and there's "the singer turns back at the last minute and flings herself into his arms" ending, and I'll be damned if they're not both used, one after the other. The technical term for this is a "contradiction", something you want to avoid in a narrative, particularly at the climax. I've never seen this particular trick used before. I'm sure I never want to see it again. Call it a three-and-a-half.
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Summary: Crowd Pleaser. All Around Great Movie
Review: This is a great movie, Whitney Houston is as good of an actress as she is a singer. Its plot it great, the writing is great. I was in tears by the end of the movie. This is a superb love story. I love it, cant get enough of it
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Summary: An Outstanding Movie!
Review: This was definitely a good movie.Everything a movie fan could ask for is in this movie. Excellent actors and actresses, a good plot, and outstanding music came from this movie. Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston made this movie. Kevin Costner plays the role of a bodyguard assigned to protect a rock singer well played by Whitney Houston. He of course saves her from several close calls. In the meantime a close relationship develops between the bodyguard and the singer. In the meantime an evil person is always lurking nearby to do the singer harm. This proved to be an excellent movie that was entertaining to watch. You will not be dissapointed.
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