[11][13], After Kasdan made his successful directorial debut with Body Heat he was asked to direct The Bodyguard but he was reluctant, preferring to make The Big Chill. The consensus reads, "The Bodyguard is a cheesy, melodramatic potboiler with occasional moments of electricity from Whitney Houston. Rachel and Frank kiss again in the movie. Stick with us, and we'll explain the ending of "The Bodyguard.". In the end, Franks duty is fulfilled, having successfully protected Rachel, and they part with a kiss. Contact me | Privacy policy | Join the mailing list | Links. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. She has paid in full and does not know the killer's identity. The movie was written and performed by serious adults, and it was intended for serious adults. Answer: She admits that while high on drugs she had a fit of jealousy and hired an assassin to kill her sister. Frank has the perfect opportunity to tell Rachel the truth about Nicki's actions when Rachel tells him she will go to the Academy Awards ceremony despite not knowing why she is being pursued by a killer. Bodyguard (TV) The scene in episode two shows why Mercurio is the king of the . A few days after Nicki's funeral is the Academy Awards ceremony, where Frank gives Rachel a panic button in the shape of a cross to immediately alert him to any trouble. In addition, Tony Pierce plays the stalker, while the Academy Awards ceremony includes Robert Wuhl as the host, Richard Schiff as a stage manager, journalist Chris Connelly as the red carpet M.C. The movie endures not only because of its stunning soundtrack, but because it represents a style of blockbuster entertainment thats different from what is currently fashionable. 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? Question: What did Nicki yell out at the end to the killer before he killed her? It wasn't until I wrote 'The Bodyguard' and sensed it was different that I realized I was writing an increased level of density. The King and I, from 13. 2 Who was supposed to be cast in The Bodyguard? The bell rang for the next round of fighting when Costner insisted that Houston play the role of Rachael Marron the diva that hires bodyguard Frank Farmer to protect her. Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. After a bomb explodes in her dressing room, her manager Bill Devaney seeks out professional bodyguard Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who served on the Carter and Reagan presidential details, to protect her. Film Comment; How He Became Hollywood's Hot Writer. Will he be back as a PPO? She had months to track down this Armando and cancel the hit. Farmer grabs the sword by the handle, removing the barrier, and kisses her. Eventually the script was sold to John Calley for $20,000. 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. There isnt much to unwrap here in terms of the plot: she used her innocent, frightened wife persona to escape liability for the attempted bombing on the train, and then allied with Luke Aitken to go after a bigger target (or two). Fletcher had moved out went to college and now was a father to two young children. They cannot bypass the blade of doubt because due to the conditions and circumstances of their lives, doubt has decimated faith. I've heard rumours that he is an actual bodyguard and served with Reagan or similar? He wrote eight scripts in eight years, including The Bodyguard which Kasdan says was inspired by Yojimbo with Steve McQueen as the lead. Longcross was the Secret Service agent in charge of instigating the coup against the Prime Minister and getting the RIPA bill passed. The Secret Service wanted the bill to pass to allow them to shut down the organised crime syndicate run by Luke Aitken. THE BODYGUARD Written by LAWRENCE KASDAN Clean Shooting Draft February 1992 FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY SCREEN IS BLACK In the darkness we hear dripping water, the echoing approach of two sets of footsteps. After Rachel's outburst, Frank realizes Portman (Tomas Arana), the bodyguard who Frank spoke with at the charity event in Miami and earlier at the Oscars, is nowhere near the Oscar host whom Portman claimed to be guarding during the awards show. The scriptwriter Lawrence Kasdan, thought the film left it more open-ended, saying, "in the original draft it was clear they would never come back together." It has been certified diamond in the United States (sales of at least ten million) with shipments of over 17 million copies. The fact that Frank hires an older gray haired bodyguard for Rachel after he quit tells me that he didn't want her getting involved with another man, because his intention was that he would be involved with her. In this version he not only escorts the threatened superstar to a bar, but actively encourages her to get up and sing. When Frank's dad is cutting mushrooms while cooking dinner, he slices a mushroom in a closeup. Theres no real explanation given for why shed essentially hand over information that would, inevitably, lead to the death of a high-profile public figure. News). Where does our hero go now? Trivia: The movie that Frank and Rachel watch is called "Yojimbo." [35] In addition, Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" sold over 20 million units worldwide, becoming the best-selling physical single by a female artist of all time. Frank dives off the dock, knocking Fletcher out of the motorboat and into the freezing water, before swimming back to the dock with the boy. Frank later discovered that Rachels stalker and the hitman were two different men. THEY DON'T WASH CARS ON THE PARKING LEVELS. He was portrayed by Tomas Arana, who also played Mason Cole in Derailed. Surely so (the show is literally called Bodyguard), although expect him to have a new boss. 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. Did Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer end up together? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Then Whitney Houston sang it and destroyed all doubt. This causes chaos amongst the audience when they see Frank has a gun. Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) is an Oscar-nominated music superstar who is being stalked and sent death threats. is it her sister or the blond pervert? As the story unfolds, although the main storyline was true to the film that we all know and love. Frank Farmer is a former Secret Service Agent hired to serve as Rachel's bodyguard. Question: Why did Nicki want Rachel dead? There is the sound of THREE BOOMING GUNSHOTS. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Rachel Marron's Mysterious Bodyguard, A Mystery No Longer Fitzgerald had been the one to inform him, and Frank had buried himself away for hours after. Frank is terrified of failing another client. Rachel explains she's gotten where she is in life by taking risks and following her gut. This is probably the weakest part of the whole show. Warner Bros. Pictures on November 25, 1992. FRANK, I'D LIKE YOU TO STAY ON. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Her existing bodyguard, Tony, resents Frank's presence, leading to a brawl between the two in Rachel's kitchen. The songs stirring conclusion allowed Whitney to demonstrate the other side of her voice a power so overwhelming that it is nearly impossible to find peer or precedent. 1999-2021 PopMatters Media, Inc. All rights reserved. So, Nadia was the master bomb maker all along? Theres major spoilers for Bodyguard in the following breakdown (and, trust me, you dont want this show spoiled for you), so go and binge to your hearts content before coming back here to make head or tail of that amazing, heart-pounding final episode. Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) is a former Secret Service Special Agent who served as part of the presidential protection detail during the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. So yeah, I think it was frustration for the overall situation. When it is time for her to present an award onstage, Rachel insists Frank accompanies her to the edge of the stage. Frank : I was two years with Carter, four with Reagan. Do Frank and Rachel end up together or not? Some time later Rachel performs "I Will Always Love You" on a stage, while elsewhere Frank is at an annual dinner keeping a vigilant eye on his next assignment while a minister is seen holding a cross similar to the one he gave Rachel. By doing this, Frank violates his own standards of transparency and does the same thing Rachel's manager and publicist did when they kept the threatening letters from Rachel, thinking they would only disturb her. They are no longer able to give of themselves. At a concert where Rachel is performing, a riot breaks out and Frank successfully protects her from danger; this incident results in Rachel falling in love with Frank. She was spontaneous, improvisational, and deferent to the wild spirit of the artist. Still, Frank doesn't tell Rachel that Nicki hired the hitman. So, it was swept under the rug and Rachel was none the wiser. After Frank secures the house for the night, a drunk Nicki, upset that Fletcher could have died, admits to Frank that she hired a hitman to kill Rachel during a fit of jealousy, but that the letters from the stalker came before that. This one is a biggie, and possibly the most significant unanswered question in Bodyguard. TraceL 22 Answer: The fact that Frank hires an older gray haired bodyguard for Rachel after he quit tells me that he didn't want her getting involved with another man, because his intention was that he would be involved with her. Speaking to The Sun he hinted that (opens in new tab) we would probably approach any thoughts of a second series with the idea that it would create an opportunity for a third or fourth. Was he looking to frame Budd? This admission brings us back to Nicki and Frank's conversation earlier in the film about how Nicki was the one who started a band in high school but quit making music after it became clear Rachel was the star of the family. Unfortunately, Rachel is too angry and embarrassed to listen to Frank when he tells her, "Rachel, I know who it is.". 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. I doubt that Frank would've told Rachel to avoid tearing the family apart. 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation, 2023's Most Anticipated Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-offs. Starring: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Bill Cobbs, Gary Kemp. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Chosen answer: She is both, being there to accept the award for Best Actress. Sam Keating and his sister Hannah have a son named Frank Delfino. Former secret service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Did Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer end up together? It's never stated. The only person who found out was Kevin. The Bodyguard (1992) Official Trailer - Kevin Costner, Whitney MAD #514 Tackles Paucity, not Impoverishment, Madonna Unveiled Her Pop Masterpiece Ray of Light 25 Years Ago, M3GAN Conjures the Horror of Anti-Materialism, Dougie Poole Spins the Wheel of Rules and Lands on Transcendence, Formerly Banned French Crime Film A Woman Kills Slips Out of the Shadowy Margins, A Juggernaut of Jokes: An Oral History of Silkworms Italian Platinum, PopMatters Seeks Film Critics and Essayists, PopMatters Seeks Television Critics and Essayists. Although some viewers were disappointed by this ending, director Jackson thought it was cinematic and romantic, saying, "They don't get together in the end. OF COURSE. if it's the blond pervert, why is he doing it? After a scare in Miami, Rachel agrees to do anything Frank suggests to keep her son safe. 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