I was disappointed when seeing that the average mark for "Body Heat" was only 7.4, not qualifying it among the 250 best films ; then I remarked that the IMDb staff had given it a 8.9, which places it among the very topnotch, where ( in my opinion ) it belongs ; also that all but two of IMDb reviewers gave it rave notices. The film indeed has all trumps: - superbly intricate and intelligent script and perfect direction by Lawrence Kasdan, together with a beautiful photography which adequately renders the necessary sultry atmosphere; - haunting musical score by John Barry; - perfect cast: one of his best performances by talented William Hurt, together with the astonishing debut of Kathleen Turner, who never again had such a vehicle for her talents; strong supporting actors, including notably Richard Crenna, Mickey Rourke ( then a newcomer ), and last but not least a quite remarkable Ted Danson.
There are not many films which I enjoy rerunning, and "Body Heat" is definitely one of them... so you will understand why I ask ' Justice for BODY HEAT ', an outstanding Film Noir but also an outstanding film, period.
There are not many films which I enjoy rerunning, and "Body Heat" is definitely one of them... so you will understand why I ask ' Justice for BODY HEAT ', an outstanding Film Noir but also an outstanding film, period.
