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My Bodyguard (1980)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 7/14

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7/14: My Bodyguard is an early Matt Dillon picture.

He's terrific. Another star of the show is Ruth Gordon who never fails to deliver. It's the story of two boys who become friends by force of circumstance. The relationship between Clifford and Ricky Linderman, who are well-played by Chris Makepeace and Adam Baldwin respectively, is the impetus.

If I were Clifford, I would switch schools, preferably those that cater to students like him just to save myself the aggravation. There are many victims today who are either dead or scarred for life because of bullying issues which makes the film relevant. However, it presents an unrealistic solution to Clifford's problems.

All in all, My Bodyguard is a superb picture about bullying among children.