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The Bodyguard

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The Bodyguard (1992)

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Reviews Counted:23

Fresh:9

Rotten:14

Average Rating:4.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A former secret service agent is now a bodyguard for a pop superstar turned actress. In the course of protecting the unpredictable star from a homicidal fan, they develop a trust and love that is... A former secret service agent is now a bodyguard for a pop superstar turned actress. In the course of protecting the unpredictable star from a homicidal fan, they develop a trust and love that is rare for both. Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("I Have Nothing"), Best Song ("Run To You"). [More]

Starring: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Bill Cobbs, Gary Kemp

Starring: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Bill Cobbs, Gary Kemp, Michele Lamar Richards, Ralph Waite, Tomas Arana, Mike Starr, Devaughn Nixon

Director: Mick Jackson

Director: Mick Jackson

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Reviews for The Bodyguard

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3/5

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Time Out

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Brian Lowry

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Variety

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2/5

Cole Smithey

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comment Comment | Mar., 08 2008 07:50 PM

ColeSmithey.com

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1/5

Nicolas Lacroix

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comment Comment | Jul., 04 2005 11:32 AM

EnPrimeur.ca

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jun., 23 2005 01:12 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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3/5

Michael A. Smith

Serviceable story with Houston making an impressive film debut.

comment Comment | Apr., 29 2005 04:14 PM

Nolan's Pop Culture Review

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2/4

Walter Chaw

hilarious camp artifact

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 22 2005 03:50 PM

Film Freak Central

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5/10

John J. Puccio

The Bodyguard is mostly an overlong character study involving two uninteresting people we don't really want to know much about in the first place.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 08 2005 09:17 AM

DVDTown.com

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3/5

Mike McGranaghan

No review available.

comment Comment | Feb., 02 2005 06:32 PM

Aisle Seat

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3/4

Michael Dequina

The thriller aspect of The Bodyguard works, but the romance does not.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 28 2004 05:07 AM

TheMovieReport.com

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2.5/5

Don Willmott

You’ll get the most bang for your entertainment buck by simply buying the soundtrack. A rental of the DVD is strictly optional.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 28 2004 10:37 AM

Filmcritic.com

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4/5

Jules Brenner

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comment Comment | May., 02 2004 08:41 PM

Cinema Signals

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2/5

Bill Chambers

No review available.

comment Comment | Jan., 30 2004 04:48 PM

Film Freak Central

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2/5

Moira Sullivan

The relationship between Houston and Costner is mighty strange one, albeit profoundly problematic.

comment Comment | Jul., 05 2003 04:10 AM

FilmFestivals.com

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2/5

Edward Havens

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comment Comment | Jun., 26 2003 06:37 PM

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Janet Maslin

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 20 2003 05:11 PM

New York Times

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1.5/5

Robert Roten

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 23 2003 08:08 AM

Laramie Movie Scope

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1/5

Rob Vaux

Why can't the real Oscars be like this?

comment Comment | Aug., 30 2002 02:06 PM

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Shows how our lives are often throttled by the emotions of fear and desire.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 22 2002 01:56 PM

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