Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)

I remember seeing this movie back in the late 80's on VHS, I rented it and watched it with my parents. I was blown away by Berenger's performance, to me it is one of his best. I can't thin of a negative thing about this movie, it is all positive. It had a great cast, great plot, and action packed from the beginning to the end.The film takes place in New York and it is about a woman, Claire Gregory, who is played by Mimi Rodger's. One night she is at some outing and accidentally is a witness to a murder. She tries to leave before she is seen; but bumps into something and the killer sees her. The NYC police naturally are involved; and when they find out there's a witness; the next step is taken. Enter Mike Keegan, Tom Berenger, is assigned to protect her.Once on the job things begin to heat up, at first it's fun and games, he escorts her to some shindig in NY. She buys him a tie before going so he looks proper.There he gets a glimpse of the hit-man after her. He feels bad that she got approached and threatened by him and promises he will keep a better eye on her.He is assigned the night shift and begins to like his job just a little too much, by mixing business and pleasure. Then things get complicated, his wife finds out he's doing more than protecting her. He gets thrown out of his house, marriage is in jeopardy, and he is the talk of the department. Then all hell breaks loose, his partner gets stabbed, his wife hates him and he/Claire need to fix a mess.The hit-man finds Mikes family and threatens them and it's up to Keegan, Claire, and the NYC police to stop this fiend before it's too late. This is a great movie for anyone who likes a little drama mixed in with their action. I would recommend this to anyone, you won't be disappointed and the ending is excellent. Kris L. CocKayne :D

If you are reading this review you probably know the overall plot, and it doesn't bother me that it's been done before. But there are so many things in this movie that don't make any sense that it becomes annoying. The description of the movie tells you the rich socialite is being protected by an average NYPD officer so I hope it's no spoiler that the "bad guy" had numerous occasions to kill this woman but could never quite seal the deal. Some of which were comical in a sense(I could have done better.) Yes, it's a movie and to kill off the lady in the first few minutes wouldn't make much of a movie. It is pretty predictable up to the end which was way over the top. Most things in the movie seemed over done, say the stereotypical NY Queens wife and NY cop. Or scenes that just didn't seem to fit in. The scene with the wife fixing the carburetor just seemed misplaced. It does drag you in and you want to know where it is going, but it just wasn't a very enjoyable ride.

Ridley Scott directed this modern urban drama about a blue-collar NYC cop assigned to protect a beautiful murder witness in her posh uptown penthouse. True to any romantic daydream the two fall in love, complicating the policeman's family life, but in spite of its contrived scenario the film manages to offer a surprisingly sensitive (if shallow) story, with Tom Berenger turning in a likable performance as the kind-hearted, hard working cop from the wrong side of the tracks, unable to resist the gloss and glamour of socialite/sophisticate Mimi Rogers. As usual Scott overdresses the visual scheme of the film, and the stylistic excess detracts from the suspense and credibility of Howard Franklin's script, making 1987 New York City look a lot like 2019 Los Angeles in 'Blade Runner', with lots of chrome and steam and flashing neon (even in closed elevators). But after overcoming an awkward opening the screenplay settles for a terribly convenient ending: there's nothing like having a murderous psychopath threatening your estranged wife to bring about a quick marital reconciliation.

How has Tom Berenger slipped out of the view of Hollywood? This man is a real talent, who conveys the confusion and pathos of an untenable situation with passion, conviction and realism. Scott makes the tension palpable, and the supporting cast is so well rounded that IMHO it makes one of the best ever cinematic experiences. Mimi Rogers puts in a credible performance as a tortured socialite and the thrill of the chase makes for some startling and real scenes which keep you on the edge of your seat. If you want great entertainment without the hugest cerebral challenge (!) this is a fab way to spend an evening.