Interesting Facts About 'The Bodyguard'

14. Director Mick Jackson's initial cut of the film displayed few romantic sparks between the two leads. "There was no chemistry," Jackson said. "They looked like a couple of pals passing the time of day instead of the torrid lovers they were supposed to be." But Costner, who had final cut rights, kept his word that he wouldn't let Houston look bad. He oversaw an edit that trimmed Houston's dialogue and gave her more close-ups. That did the trick.
Image credit: WB