and IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-E-IIIIIII.... don't really like this over rated film

Rating: 4/10 (27 July 2018)

Starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, who were both at the height of their star power this film is about a diva singer and her bodyguard. When Rachel (Houston) Marron's life is threatened, Frank Farmer (Costner) is hired to defender her. He is ex-secret service and she's a world famous pop tartlet. To co-exist they and survive they develop a special bond. This film looks at the relationship and all the drama along the way, as well as following the murder plot to take Rachel down and how Costner plans to thwart it.
I have to admit, I wasn't really a fan, maybe it's because it's a blatant chick flick - or maybe it's the soundtrack song by Whitney Houston that makes me shudder every time I hear it - putting me off the film. The plot isn't that complex and there isn't really any sexual tension or chemistry between the two stars - which is a surprise as the whole premises is the whole 'will they/wont they', 'do they/ don't they' between the two potential lovers. They aren't that engaging as characters and I didn't care less what happened to them throughout the film. Where Houston and Costner are authentic is in their individual persona delivery - Costner is supposed to be fairly dull and bland - which I believe; and Houston is supposed to be a bratty diva - which I could also have believed. This felt more like a vehicle for Houston's vocal talent than a real attempt at a film.
Overrated and not my cup of tea. I can't say it's a terrible film as some production value has gone into it and at least it's got a linear enough narrative to follow. 4 out of 10 from me.