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Post by ck100 on Aug 28, 2021 4:15:34 GMT
What do you all think of this popular film noir movie starring Kathleen Turner and William Hurt? This film is notable for the directing debut of Star Wars/Indiana Jones screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and the breakthrough movie debut of Kathleen Turner. Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review: Body Heat (1981) - 3 out of 4 stars"Hurt is a Florida lawyer whose brains work at half speed; Turner is a married socialite who turns on the heat and inspires him to bump off her husband. Over-derivative of 1940s melodramas at first, then goes off on its own path and scores. Turner's first film; Kasdan's directorial debut."  |
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Post by OldAussie on Aug 28, 2021 4:20:42 GMT
Plus Mickey Rourke steals his 2 scenes.
Great great movie.
In my top 10 of the 80s.
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Post by bravomailer on Aug 28, 2021 5:02:44 GMT
An 8/10 from me. Great atmosphere in a seedy, rundown beach town in sweltering heat. Kathleen Turner gives one of the most sensual performances in film.
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Post by petrolino on Aug 28, 2021 5:25:24 GMT
Great movie.
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Post by politicidal on Aug 28, 2021 13:01:20 GMT
Saw it for the first time a little more than a month ago. It’s good but I didn’t love it.
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Post by Archelaus on Aug 30, 2021 0:31:17 GMT
It was an intelligently well-written neo-noir. Kathleen Turner and William Hurt had great chemistry, and John Barry's sensual, smooth jazz score for this film is remarkable.
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Post by Spike Del Rey on Aug 30, 2021 13:01:58 GMT
Great movie, one I still re-visit every so often. The two leads are terrific, Richard Crenna makes for a fine sleazy victim, and great supporting work from Ted Danson, JA Preston and Mickey Rourke.
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Post by drystyx on Aug 30, 2021 15:17:33 GMT
1/10. Depressing chick flick in which not a single credible motivation is shown in a single male character. Women love it, though, for that reason. At any rate, one has to admit it is one of the most "contrived" and "expository" stories ever on screen.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Aug 30, 2021 20:04:50 GMT
Like Maltin said, it is derivative of the 1940s film noirs but still good on its on terms. It has a complex story that must be paid close attention to in order to have all the plot details straight. Both leads are fantastic, especially Kathleen Turner who delivers a dangerously sultry performance.
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