“Body Heat” (1981) written & directed by Lawrence Kasdan, starring William Hurt & Kathleen Turner / Z-View
Body Heat (1981)
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay: Lawrence Kasdan
Stars: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, J.A. Preston, Kim Zimmer and Mickey Rourke.
Tagline: The called it love. The DA called it murder.
The Plot…
One night in the middle of a brutal Florida heat wave, Ned Racine (Hurt) meets a beautiful woman on the boardwalk. The woman is Matty Walker (Turner). She’s married, but Racine, a notorious womanizer, isn’t fazed. There’s a definite sexual attraction and soon the two are involved in a torrid affair. Matty’s husband is rich, but has an airtight prenup. As Ned and Matty’s affair heats up their thoughts turn to cold blooded murder.
All is not as it seems…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)
Body Heat is a classic noir. If you’re a fan of Double Indemnity and The Postman Always Rings Twice, this should light your fire. It made stars of Kathleen Turner and Mickey Rourke. It’s my favorite film written by Lawrence Kasdan. It’s also my favorite film directed by Kasdan. It’s my favorite William Hurt movie.
Body Heat features a twist ending that plays out slowly and adds a whole new layer to everything we’ve seen.
Body Heat (1981) rates 5 of 5 stars.
