Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. NY 10036. The film was Houstons acting debut. Schreger, Charles. News). So, it was swept under the rug and Rachel was none the wiser. When her stalker places a threatening phone call, Rachel finally recognizes the seriousness of the situation and her need to trust Frank completely. It intrigues me that it wasn't mentioned that Rachel had an ex-boyfriend or ex-husband cause it's normal protocol to suspect a former partner in case there's bad blood. She had months to track down this Armando and cancel the hit. Chosen answer: I think he was ticked off because he was being so personally affected by Rachel. I SAW HIM WASHING THE CAR. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It does make you think that he somehow knew about the death of Julia ahead of time, and that he was trying to cover his involvement in a murder that had already happened. At the end of episode 6 hes answering tough questions from the media, but it does look like hes gotten away with his scheming. In the last moments of "The Bodyguard," we see they have both gone back to their separate lives. The producer reads his script and says, 'I don't feel any delight but he must know what he's doing.' You make me into a raving lunatic," causing numerous people backstage to comment on her being dramatic, including the Oscar host. She was allied with the Secret Service in this plot, who stood to benefit from the increased powers of surveillance and personal data invasion theyd gain when she passed the RIPA 2018 bill. This film was originally proposed in the mid-70s, starring Diana Ross and Steve McQueen, but was rejected as too controversial. [8] "I was interested in what kind of a guy would do that kind of work: to be willing to lay down his life for a salary, for someone he may care nothing about-maybe even have negative feelings about," said Kasdan. Grand Canyon, perhaps Kasdans best work, uses the natural wonder as a symbol, in ways both obvious and surprising, to present a challenging narrative of discovery and inquiry about race, social division, and the mysterious encounters that possess the power to change lives. Rachel soon accuses Frank of being paranoid, complaining that his extensive protection techniques are intrusive. They watch it softly slice in half. As they kiss goodbye on the tarmac, "I Will Always Love You" plays as a tribute to what they shared. Who was the bodyguard in the Whitney Houston movie? Other artists who appear on the soundtrack include fellow Arista recording artists Kenny G ("Even if My Heart Would Break", a duet with Aaron Neville), Lisa Stansfield ("Someday I'm Coming Back") and Curtis Stigers ("What's so Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding"). The letters made her think she could go through with having her sister killed. Trivia: The movie that Frank and Rachel watch is called "Yojimbo." Despite his fascination with Rachel, Frank is too guarded and set in his ways to take a risk by diving into a relationship with Rachel. The sister wouldn't send them as she had hired a professional and did actually want to kill her, but without anyone knowing. The next morning, the barrier is back. Its bizarre. Once Frank can't speak with Tony over the earpiece, it is clear everything will work against Frank's efforts to keep Rachel safe in the choreographed chaos of an Oscars ceremony. According to Entertainment Weekly, Matthew Lpez, the first Latin playwright to win a Tony Award for "The Inheritance" is attached to write the script. She had months to track down this Armando and cancel the hit. When the hitman breaks into the cabin to kill Rachel, Nicki jumps into his path in an attempt to cancel the hit, but she is shot down before she can finish her sentence. No, her sister says that the letters started showing up BEFORE, and they are what made her think she could actually do it. Then Whitney Houston sang it and destroyed all doubt. JUST STAY DOWN. 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In a 1992 interview, Houston told Jimmy Carter, "I identified with Rachel so much" and explained she had received threatening letters from a fan in the past. Frank then moves on to his next assignmentto protect an archbishop. Do Frank and Rachel end up together or not? Hmm, well, as evidence theyre a bit circumstantial. Costner later explained in an ABC News interview, I said absolutely not. This is not race. Although some fans found Nicki and the hitman's actions during this scene perplexing, wondering if he mistook Nicki for Rachel, the events earlier in the day suggest this hitman is unconcerned with collateral damage and will kill anyone who gets in his way. To answer your second question, from the conversation with Frank at the lakeside house, Nikki had asked around at a club she went to, but she herself didn't hire Portman. I thought she was a singer, we don't see anything throughout the whole movie about her films, so can someone please tell me why he says "f**king actresses"? Kevin Costner read the script when making Silverado with Kasdan and became enthusiastic about it. Yeah, hes the mob boss who put the bomb vest on David Budd in episode 6. The Secret Service wanted the bill to pass to allow them to shut down the organised crime syndicate run by Luke Aitken. 1 Who is Frank protecting at the end of the bodyguard? If I should stay I will only be in your way is how the highest selling single of all time begins, and that line later leads into the promise and conviction that gives the song its memorable title. It's like watching two statues attempting to mate. What did Nicki yell out at the end to the killer before he killed her? 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Lawrence Kasdan, screenwriter of Raiders of The Lost Ark, Body Heat, and Grand Canyon, wrote The Bodyguard in the 70s, and originally sold it to a studio set to cast Steve McQueen and Diana Ross in starring roles. This is probably the weakest part of the whole show. And secondly, if Nicki was the one who hired Portman to kill Rachel, why did Portman kill Nicki and why did he try to molest Rachel in the bedroom? Doesn't Rachel deserve to know the truth about her own life and the danger she is in? He stands up, and with the blade pressed against his chest, establishing a dangerous barrier between lovers, he grabs Rachels silk scarf, tosses it into the air without shifting focus from her face, and lets it fall onto the sword. Frank throws himself in front of Rachel at the last moment and takes a bullet to save her life. What might happen? This causes chaos amongst the audience when they see Frank has a gun. and Debbie Reynolds as herself. Chosen answer: She is both, being there to accept the award for Best Actress. Question: Please can someone explain the ending of this film to me? Reagan's assignation attempt was a defining moment in Frank's life and career as a Secret Service agent. Since the sad and untimely death of Whitney Houston, it has been difficult to turn on the television and not hear a few seconds of her mighty and majestic rendition of I Will Always Love You. A fatal blade might as well be pressed against Farmers chest as he stands over Rachel while she lies in bed. The film grossed $411 million worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing film of 1992 behind Aladdin and at the time of its release the tenth highest-grossing film of all time. The red one, please? They will always love each other. Who was Diana rossbodyguard in the bodyguard? But did he know about the bombing that killed Julia? She was wonderful in the feel good, Christmas movie, The Preachers Wife, and gave a solid performance in Waiting to Exhale. Rachel's embarrassment over appearing flustered and unprofessional leads to an emotional outburst backstage where Rachel slips back into her diva persona, blaming Frank for making her paranoid and saying, "Farmer! While she did it high on drugs I don't think she actually regretted her actions that much. With the acapella opening, Houston was able to demonstrate the subtlety of her phrasing, the soulfulness of her delivery, and the emotive power contained in even the slightest suggestion of her voice. Sy Spector : Reagan got shot! Frank manages to get into Rachel's mansion without needing any clearance and explains that security needs to be heightened, but Rachel is oblivious to her stalkers threatening notes and believes that she is perfectly safe. The disappearance of the victims glasses becomes a pivotal part of the plot that ruins both Hurts fortunes and secures Turners place in the gallery of films femme fatales. They cannot surrender to their passion because they realize that their lives, and their personalities and priorities, are irreconcilably different. Costner portrays a highly sought-after bodyguard who is a former Secret Service Agent, hired to protect Houstons character from an unknown stalker. She was jealous and hateful deep down inside and it came out while she was high and then once it started she was didn't stop it. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Kasdan wrote the film in the mid-1970s, originally as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross. She didn't want to stop it until the young boy Fletcher was almost killed in the boat that the guy the Hitman booby trapped she just didn't want the boy hurt but she always wanted her sister to be done with. She admits that while high on drugs she had a fit of jealousy and hired an assassin to kill her sister. Their protection became affection, and he gave her the gift of seeing her and loving her as Rachel Marron, not the superstar, but the human being. The sequel was permanently shelved after Princess Diana's tragic death. Who is making the death threat letters to Rachel? The murder shook the entertainment industry and led to new legislation in California to prevent stalking. Also, Rachel at the time was angry with him, but also showed a lot of disregard for her own safety (as you remember, when he got back it was just after she and Tony went shopping without telling Frank). Rachel: But I can't go out on a date because you have to be with me every minute. 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Question: Why did Nicki want Rachel dead? It's a doomed love story about two people from different worlds forming a bond during intense events, but it also explores the dark side of celebrity. Longcross was the Secret Service agent in charge of instigating the coup against the Prime Minister and getting the RIPA bill passed. Houston, in her acting debut, portrays a character mirroring her own, a successful music star who has received an Oscar nomination for a movie role. This also helps us understand the significance of Frank apologizing to Rachel on the dock for getting "careless" and letting down his guard long enough to enjoy visiting his father. YOUR HANDS EVER SHAKE, FRANK? Most celebrities get death threats all the time from "fans" who want to kill them and they want everyone to know it was them who did it. MY.MY FEET GO TO SLEEP. Romantic sparks between Frank and . [11], In April 1991, Costner announced that he would star in the film alongside Whitney Houston. [3] Its international gross was a record for Warner Bros.[22] In the United Kingdom, it had a record Christmas opening, with a gross of $2 million for the weekend from 258 screens. David Ian, who produces the musical, received the stage rights from Kevin Costner and Lawrence Kasdan. The King and I, from 13. Frank has always been a one woman man. The consensus reads, "The Bodyguard is a cheesy, melodramatic potboiler with occasional moments of electricity from Whitney Houston. Must have been two separate meetings. The movie ends not happily, not depressingly, but with the full conflict of the bittersweet sweep of unrealized love. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He could be dead, completely estranged, or have a rock solid alibi. It had great music, but the music did not overshadow the story. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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