The Bodyguard
Published March 17, 2014
Film info
- Title The Bodyguard
- Director Mick Jackson
- Year 1992
- Run time 2hrs 9m
- Genres Thriller, Action, Drama, Romance, Music
- Tagline Never let her out of your sight, never let your guard down, never fall in love
This box office blockbuster stars Academy Award-winner Kevin Costner and Grammy Award-winner Whitney Houston in a romantic suspense thriller about an ex-secret service agent-turned-professional-bodyguard, who never leaves anything up to chance, until he meets a pop superstar-turned-actress whose fabulous career takes a life threatening turn when she becomes the target of an obsessive fan.
Live blog
| Time | Comment |
|---|---|
| 2:19 | “I’m no good in a permanent position, my feet go to sleep.” |
| 6:56 | Nice place she’s got there. But then I am always converted by a swimming pool. |
| 14:05 | “Not on my shift.” |
| 19:46 | Defensive driver training in a limo. Awesomeness. |
| 26:28 | Blender always useful to stop a conversation. |
| 26:47 | What’s wrong with a Tuesday morning brunch? Surely weekdays don’t mean anything to celebrities. |
| 28:28 | He’s like a bodyguard Yoda or something. |
| 28:53 | Although, I do like the tactic of answering everything with “That’s right.” |
| 31:23 | This is a man who gives high-tech functional jewellery. Love him. |
| 35:05 | The Showbiz Gameface always staggers me. |
| 42:21 | Tony has some pig-headed resilience. I’d have given up after the first beating. |
| 46:34 | How can anyone see one movie 62 times? I’m not sure I’m even halfway there with BTTF. |
| 47:51 | “I don’t trust discipline. I know at that crucial moment I’d cop out. |
| 55:09 | Hope that wasn’t her favourite scarf. |
| 1:02:06 | I love that transition. From full stage performance, to piano acoustic in the bar. |
| 1:06:15 | Don’t understand why Tony hasn’t left yet. |
| 1:10:44 | Dude likes fighting in the kitchen. |
| 1:14:27 | “You cross me up this time, Rachel, I swear I’ll kill you myself.” Worst bodyguard ever. |
| 1:19:34 | A three year chess game is the polar opposite of speed sporting. |
| 1:31:46 | I so don’t remember this bit. I remember the boat, and then the end. What is all this? |
| 1:42:09 | “The teleprompter is straight ahead, and we pray, working perfectly.” |
| 1:50:47 | Goooo Tony. That’s why he stuck around. |
| 1:53:14 | “Go to commercial!” |
| 1:57:26 | It’s sweet and all, but I wouldn’t forgive her for repeatedly calling me a maniac. |
Thoughts
I’ve loved this film for a long time, although when we rewatched it this time, there was a whole section (up in the cabin) that I didn’t remember at all. Interestingly, there were things I thought happened that didn’t, and things I didn’t think happened that did.
I’m wondering if when I used to watch films, I wouldn’t be paying attention, catch only quick scenes, and fill in the rest with whatever I thought happened. Weird.
Either way, I don’t usually like romantic films at all, so there must be something about this one.
It’s always a worry when you rewatch something after a while that it won’t be as good, but thankfully this one stood up to the test. I think I like it because he’s so closed off and monosyllabic, and it’s like breaking through a brick wall.
Rating: 4 / 5
