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Watched this one last night and I thought it was a solid effort. I guess its best described as a modern (early 1980's?) film noir with William Hurt playing a small time lawyer and Kathleen Turner as the lonely/under-sexed wife of a very rich man. BH has a clever plot that moves along at a good pace without getting too unbelievable or implausible.

Hurt's character has the same mellow/monotone personality as his Vietnam Vet character in the Big Chill. (I assume this lethargic demeaner was not the director's suggestion, but more likely the extent of Hurt's acting range?) Anyway it works fine in Body Heat as a contrast to the lovely Kathleen Turner who does a very convincing job as the femme fatale. Rounding out the cast is a small part by a young Mickey Rourke as (you guessed it) a criminal and "Sam from Cheers" (Ted D.) with a full head of naturally dark black hair. Kind of tough for me not see Ted D. as Sam from Cheers but maybe that's just me..........
Anyway check it out if you like film noir, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Not sure if its on DVD yet as my copy is on Laserdisc.

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Re: Body Heat - njjohn 03:55:12 09/15/04 (1)
I've enjoyed that film a few times. I'd say it was a great film also.
Also, check out the film "Body Double" (Brian Depalma) which was in the video stores about the same time and which could be similarly enjoyed.
- 'Body Double' One Of My Faves. nt - AudioHead 07:17:14 09/19/04 (0)
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Re: Body Heat - rico 22:37:13 09/13/04 (0)
It is on DVD and has a better picture and sound than the LD.
This has always been a favorite of mine and I watch it every so often. Turner has never been sexier. Kasdan has expertly brought film noir up to date.
Re: Body Heat - Auricle 15:03:53 09/13/04 (0)
A small classic. Pays homage to the noir films and is one itself without being mawkish and/or egregiously derivative.
It did make Turner a star. It also made sure Hurt would never be cast in a hero's role (unless you consider his stint in "Kiss of the Spider Woman" a hero's role. Now there is another film worthy of a bit of chatter!)
I've always enjoyed (wrong term?! I'm male!) this film.
Great film - made Kathleen Turner a star...(nt) - mkuller 14:56:55 09/13/04 (0)
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