The Bodyguard (2:09) 1992

Last night, Lifetime Channel broadcast The Bodyguard in memory of Whitney Houston. I remember going to see it ten years ago and really liking it. Watching it again, I liked it just as much and for a different reason - that reason being Whitney Houston. I've always been a big fan of Kevin Costner. He was excellent as a former secret service agent, Frank Farmer, who is brooding over the assassination attempt on President Reagan's life. Rachel Marron (Houston) is receiving death threats and her team hires Farmer to be her bodyguard and head of security. Marron resists his efforts because they infringe on her freedom. Rachel is so resistant that Farmer decides to leave but Rachel receives a threat that shakes her up so much that Farmer stays. Watching Houston again, she was wonderful in her first acting performance. She delivers some prophetic lines, including "When you're time is up, it's up." The Bodyguard received poor critic reviews at the time of its release. It was a popular audience pleaser due to the Houston and Costner connection and the fantastic soundtrack. I assume that The Bodyguard will be rebroadcast frequently in the next several weeks as a tribute to Houston. It truly is worth taking the time and watching.