Review of Body Heat (1981) by Spangle — 24 Feb 2016
Body Heat may be more than a little bit sexist, but I still loved it. Dripping with sexual tension and energy, the film really reels you in and hits all the high notes a neo-noir film needs to hit. It is intriguing, sexual, and really takes you for a loop throughout as you watch the plot unfold and finally figure out what is going on.
In regards to that, this one is very, very well-written. The plot is complex and dense, but not too complex and really keeps you guessing throughout. The characters are fleshed out and really are a case of some serious foreshadowing cluing you into what is happening.
The direction from Lawrence Kasdan is great and the attention to detail paid to the lighting, shots, and entire mise en scene is insane. Honestly, Body Heat is a phenomenal film that may be a touch sexist (okay, really sexist), but that does not detract from the overall product, which is truly a brilliantly crafted neo-noir erotic thriller.
This review of Body Heat (1981) was written by Spangle on 24 Feb 2016.
Body Heat has generally received very positive reviews.
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