I was fortunate to see this film for the first time during a hot spell in a hot climate. Tropical heat plays such a big part in the development of this story that I think it would be a real impairment to enjoyment to see it in a chilly theater.
I was hardly familiar with the term "Film Noir" in 1981, but this film made clear to me what it meant. The darkness of the story, both psychologically and physically, adds to the suspense and sexual tension of the story, and good direction of great performances finishes the job. Seeing the young, smoldering Kathleen Turner naked is also nice. What can I say? I'm a man. I imagine that women aren't exactly repelled by the youthful William Hurt.
I get a huge kick out of the then-unknown Ted Danson in this film, and, of course, Richard Crenna is wonderfully slimy. I like this film a lot, and watch it about once a year. You should, too.
I was hardly familiar with the term "Film Noir" in 1981, but this film made clear to me what it meant. The darkness of the story, both psychologically and physically, adds to the suspense and sexual tension of the story, and good direction of great performances finishes the job. Seeing the young, smoldering Kathleen Turner naked is also nice. What can I say? I'm a man. I imagine that women aren't exactly repelled by the youthful William Hurt.
I get a huge kick out of the then-unknown Ted Danson in this film, and, of course, Richard Crenna is wonderfully slimy. I like this film a lot, and watch it about once a year. You should, too.