“The Bodyguard,” released in 1992, was one of the most popular films of its time, and in 1992, it made more money than 99 percent of the movies that year. In the 21st century, the film can be found on DVD, VHS and online.
The movie involves a former Secret Service agent who becomes a bodyguard and is hired to protect a singer from a suspected stalker. It takes time for the singer to realize the seriousness of the situation, but events in the movie lead her to realize she needs a bodyguard.
Due to the quality and the way the move resonated with viewers, “The Bodyguard” is also considered to be a classic. What are the reasons “The Bodyguard,” featuring Kevin Costner, as the body guard, and the late Whitney Houston, as the singer, is a classic?
The Film Was Whitney Houston’s Acting Debut
Whitney Houston, one of the most famous singers and actresses of the 20th century, and who died in 2012 at the age of 48, was known by millions and millions of people across the globe in 1992. Her performance in “The Bodyguard” marks her first acting project and is a landmark for Whitney Houston fans who like to follow the timeline of her career.
The Movie Showcases an Interracial Relationship
Although the security guard Houston falls in love with, Frank Farmer, played by Kevin Costner, begins the relationship purely professional. In fact, he’s not too thrilled about taking the job because he considers the singer Rachel Marron, played by Whitney Houston, to be a spoiled diva at first. Eventually, the two grow fond enough of his other to share a romantic kiss at the end of the movie. The passionate kiss between a black woman and a white man is unusual for the movies and is one of the scenes that makes “The Bodyguard” a classic. Even in the 21st century, a kiss between a black woman and a white man is an unusual thing to see in the movies.
Whitney Houston is in a Leading Role
It is unusual to see African-American women in leading roles over their white counterparts, especially in 1992. However, in “The Bodyguard” Whitney Houston takes center stage. She is the focus of the film whereas Keven Costner’s character takes a lesser role.
Two of the Songs from The Bodyguard are Classic Songs
Whitney Houston sang the songs for the film. Because of her strong voice that was beloved by millions and millions of people across the globe, the songs were sure to become popular. For examples, the songs “Run to You” and “I Have Nothing” were two of the songs from the movie that were critically acclaimed. The songs were heard over and over on the radio, and they were nominated for Oscars and Grammys. Furthermore, the soundtrack for “The Bodyguard,” which included other tops songs such as “I Will Always Love You,” became the best-selling soundtrack ever.
“The Bodyguard” Joins the List of Love Story Movies
In modern culture, there are a number of movies that are added to the list of love stories that are beloved by millions. “The Bodyguard” is constantly referred to as a movie that people see over and over. It holds a strong spot on the romantic movie list.
Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner never appeared in a film together again. Their union was a unique combination that made “The Bodyguard” one of the most beloved movies of 1992 and of all time. It is a classic movie that holds a permanent spot on the list of romantic movies.
Although not an independent film, indie film-makers can take the above cues from this classic and incorporate the elements into their own productions to assure bigger box offices.
