Review of The Bodyguard (1992) by Frederick B — 18 Oct 2012

Houstons singing and Costners acting what a great combo.

This review of The Bodyguard (1992) was written by Frederick B on 18 Oct 2012.

The Bodyguard has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie is Whitney Houston's Mahogany! Whitney brings to life a Hollywood character that has and electric voice and personality to boot…

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It's actually not that bad great starring vehicle for the late Whitney Houston Kevin Costner serves well as her bodyguard being that she's…

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