The Bodyguard: Superstar Kevin Costner does brilliantly in his first role since “JFK”. The clever script by Lawrence Kasdan and the highly professional, streamlined staging by Mick Jackson make the viewer look through the eyes of “The Bodyguard” time and time again. Whitney Houston does remarkably well in this sophisticated mix of action thriller and love story.
Plot and background
A series of threatening letters so alarm superstar Rachel Marron’s managers that they hire Frank Farmer, the best bodyguard far and wide. Rachel initially rejects the aloof professional, but when he saves her life at an event, she falls in love with Frank. He is torn between his feelings and his idea of professionalism.
Top bodyguard Frank Farmer is hired as a bodyguard for pop star Rachel Marron. His draconian security measures initially anger the star, but she eventually falls in love with him. When Frank, whose feelings conflict with his principles, rejects her, Rachel acts deliberately reckless. She has no way of knowing that the killer is not a crazed fan but has been hired by her envious sister.
A series of threatening letters so alarm the superstar Rachel Marron’s managers that they hire Frank Farmer, the best bodyguard far and wide. Rachel initially rejects the aloof professional, but when he saves her life at an event, she falls in love with Frank. He is torn between his feelings and his idea of professionalism. Mega success with superstars Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston
