TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Fahad the script is perfect and completed with the right actors, this is one hell of movie it has this heat,thrill during the 2 hour's of it.the events get developed in a real good way, the relationship between harry and dolly and gloria so interesting and its amazing how it gets complex, and the southern sit accomplishment the experience and really fits with the events. Well what about this movie its their stuff ha ha. Usually romantic movies are so emotional and boring. but this one not, Its exciting and such a treat to watchIt is that kind of movies that stuck in your head. don Johnson gave absolute powerful performance besides virginia madsen with its naughty vulpine personalityfinally, take the pleasure by watching it and believe me its not enough to watch it one's

James Upton Roger Ebert gave this film three out of four stars and wrote, "Only movie lovers who have marinated their imaginations in the great B movies from RKO and Republic will recognize 'The Hot Spot' as a superior work in an old tradition." ... I couldn't agree more.My review won't contain the redundant synopsis... This movie was well directed, exceptionally well cast, included a superb blues soundtrack, and featured a rare nouveau noir story line that film purists will surely appreciate and enjoy.This is one of those rare gems that deserves a place in your personal library... You can watch it once every six months and enjoy it as much as the last time you saw it... 10/10 stars

Neil Welch Dennis Hopper was such a charismatic actor that it's easy to forget that he was also an accomplished director. The Hot Spot is a film which seems to be almost forgotten. Yet it is an excellent piece of work.Don Johnson is a drifter who takes a car salesman job in a small town, and becomes embroiled romantically with two local women: innocent secretary with a secret Jennifer Connelly, and earthy married woman with rich older husband Virginia Madsen. Within this limited scenario, quite a lot of plot takes place.Johnson has always seemed a bit lightweight to me, but he is excellent in this. And the two female leads are both excellent, giving performances which are both intense and highly sexual, in two very different ways.But it is Hopper's direction which gives the film an overpowering air of oppressiveness, sex and, yes, heat. It is not called The Hot Spot for nothing.

moviestar26 The first time I viewed this movie was when I was a kid. At that time Virginia Madsen caught my attention with her seductive look and the put on southern accent. To avoid embarrassment I would record the movie secretly without my parents knowing, so I could watch it in my private time. It was one of those movies that generated so much curiosity within me. After countless repeated viewings this has been one of my cult favourite noir movies of the 90s. It gets better each time of watching. The sultry feeling that the movie evokes is very addictive to anyone who understands this genre of cinema.The veteran actor Dennis Hopper jumped on the directing saddle for this movie. The man has dazzled all of us with his great foray of diverse roles that he played over the years. As his number of directed projects is limited, this is clearly one of his movies that stand out of the crowd. 'Colours' was brilliant too, being his second best. Hopper's style of direction is nothing special, however he has proved that he can direct. This movie is very reminiscent of the classic 40s and 50s cinemas at the time when original thinking and creativity was on the horizon. That era has been more of an inspiration for todays filmmakers. 'The Hot Spot is a classic example of a novel adaptation by Charles William Smith, originally titled 'hell hath no fury'. I cannot compare the two as I have not read the novel.The movie has the perfect setting to tell a story of unsavoury characters who are not what they may seem. Austin, Texas provides the backdrop for so the sun drenched look provides enjoyment. It is a place where even your neighbour will keep an eye on you. Plus anything that a person would do will arouse attention.***************************SPOILERS AHEAD******************************* Don Johnson is a small time drifter who enters in to the town with an unknown background. He lures himself in to a car salesman job but finds himself attracted to the secretary Jennifer Connely. His bosses wife played by Virginia Madsen also sets her sights on him and starts laying her cards on the table from the very onset to put him in the stitch. He has intentions to rob a local bank and make money the easy way, However afterwards concealing what he done becomes difficult as certain individuals know about the robbery. Connelly herself has personal issues. She is being blackmailed and as Johnson intervenes, it makes matters worser for him. ***********************END OF SPOILERS******************************* The movie contains the right proportion of ingredients that make the perfect intriguing neo noir movie. There is mystery, twists and turns and blackmailing thrown in for good measure. While watching the movie one does get the feeling that something is not right in the atmosphere. The movie does move at a slow pace which is the downside. Therefore one does have to maintain concentration while viewing. The reason for this is because the characters are introduced in such a way. Patience is a virtue. The background score is just perfect nd does not resort to using melodramatic music. There are constant usage of heavy sounds which make a good enough impact. Three or four flaws are evident in the script.As the movie progresses the different sides to the characters are slowly uncovered. Virginia Madsen steals the show as the money hungry wife who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. She plays the role to her full potential in the realistic manner. Jennifer Connelly who looks older than a 19 year old plays her part very subtle. Her character is adorable yet innocent. Don Johnson is the character that every hot shot man envies. His charisma and personality just makes any woman ooze. Noboby else could have played the role more better than he did.You will know if this movie is for you. I recommend it highly.