Review of The Bodyguard (1992) by Stefan N — 31 Dec 2013

A guilty pleasure that is now bittersweet.

This review of The Bodyguard (1992) was written by Stefan N on 31 Dec 2013.

The Bodyguard has generally received mixed reviews.

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I loved this movie. One of the best movies I have ever seen. Do not understand the Tomato score at all. My faith in the tomato meter just lapsed…

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Just an average thriller with little thrills.....too much screen time for Houston whose acting is wanting…

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