The film The
Bodyguard is a love story between two completely contrasting characters who
build up their relationship through protection, reassurance and trust. The
romance between Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston builds constantly and
realistically from the beginning until the end of the film.
The story begins by a pop-singer Rachel Marron (Houston) receiving damaging and dangerous threats by a mysterious person. Former secret service agent Frank Farmer (Costner) is hired to protect the star at all times. Rachel has a mid-aged 'stalker' from beginning until end, who creepily keeps photos of her in his locker, follows her at all of her shows and tries his best to succeed in getting close in distance to her.
The audience strongly believes that it is Rachel's 'stalker' who is creating harm due to him being obsessed with her, but it is fact a man named Portman who was angry with
her for not sleeping with him and rejecting him. He tries to scare her for revenge for not having sex with him.
The plot is revealed at the end when Rachel's bodyguard Frank is provided with information concluding it is not the stalker who is delivering threats. He comes to a realisation that Portman is the one threatening Rachel as he sees him pretending to be a camera man to disguise the gun he is holding; preparing to shoot the pop-star.
The Bodyguard is successful in
being a thriller as it constantly keeps the audience on edge due to the
significant amount of tension and spooky atmosphere that flows from beginning
to end. Because the film misleads the audience to thinking that Rachel’s 'stalker' was the male obsessed with her, it shows that it is important for the
audience to have their own interpretation and scenario of the film.
I would give this film 5 stars as it is one of my personal favourites and the plot is absolutely incredible because it is such an original romantic thriller, which is an unusual combination of genres.
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