On Nov. 25, 1992, Warner Bros. unveiled the Kevin Costner-Whitney Houston drama The Bodyguard in theaters. The R-rated, 129-minute film went on to become a blockbuster, grossing more than $400 million globally. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review of the feature is below:
That joke about Al Gore and how you distinguish him from a roomful of Secret Service agents — “he’s the stiff one” — wouldn’t hold here.
Kevin Costner plays the uptightest of security dweebs who gets unloosened by the seductive charms of his superstar client (Whitney Houston). An old-fashioned opposites-attract love story, this Tig production should secure Warner Bros, a hefty boxoffice ransom as a Saturday night date special.
Costner has tightened the knot in his natural-athlete, mid-American persona: He’s Mr. Potatoheaded his hair and gruffed up his delivery for the role of Frank Farmer, former centurion for two presidents and now independent security agent.
He could...
That joke about Al Gore and how you distinguish him from a roomful of Secret Service agents — “he’s the stiff one” — wouldn’t hold here.
Kevin Costner plays the uptightest of security dweebs who gets unloosened by the seductive charms of his superstar client (Whitney Houston). An old-fashioned opposites-attract love story, this Tig production should secure Warner Bros, a hefty boxoffice ransom as a Saturday night date special.
Costner has tightened the knot in his natural-athlete, mid-American persona: He’s Mr. Potatoheaded his hair and gruffed up his delivery for the role of Frank Farmer, former centurion for two presidents and now independent security agent.
He could...
- 11/25/2024
- by Duane Byrge
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. is in the process of remaking the 1992 hit The Bodyguard into a new, modern-day feature. Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer will write the screenplay.
The original 1992 movie The Bodyguard starred Kevin Costner as a Secret Service agent brought onto protect a singer (Whitney Houston) who fears for her life because of a dangerous stalker. Eventually, the Secret Service agent falls in love with the celebrity.
The new version of The Bodyguard will be revamped for today's digital age, with an Iraq War veteran taking on the bodyguard job, discovering that it is even more difficult to protect celebrities in the 21st Century. There is speculation that Rhianna may take over the role originated by Whitney Houston.
Dan Lin will produce the remake along with co-producer Mark Bauch. The producers are seeking a young singer with a worldwide following for the lead role. No production schedule was released for The Bodyguard at this time.
The original 1992 movie The Bodyguard starred Kevin Costner as a Secret Service agent brought onto protect a singer (Whitney Houston) who fears for her life because of a dangerous stalker. Eventually, the Secret Service agent falls in love with the celebrity.
The new version of The Bodyguard will be revamped for today's digital age, with an Iraq War veteran taking on the bodyguard job, discovering that it is even more difficult to protect celebrities in the 21st Century. There is speculation that Rhianna may take over the role originated by Whitney Houston.
Dan Lin will produce the remake along with co-producer Mark Bauch. The producers are seeking a young singer with a worldwide following for the lead role. No production schedule was released for The Bodyguard at this time.
- 2/23/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
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