Neither adaptation of the Goldman novel enjoyed box-office success.
However,the Statham version would ultimately become the better take.
What Is William Goldman’s ‘Heat’ About?
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His luck runs out when he blows all the earnings on a single bet.
After the failure of his 1985 crime-thrillerStick, Reynolds needed a significant makeover as an on-screen hero.
No more fast cars and witty banter with his friendDom Deluise.
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The 80s was all about men with more action and less talk.
Reynolds had to recapture the gritty edge he displayed in his 1981 hitSharkys Machine.
Given his expansive career, it comes as no surprise that some gems will fly under the radar.
Stepping away from his most notable roles, which would you say is Jason Stathams most underrated movie?
Richards took over based on his past collaboration with producerElliott Kasneron the adaptation ofRaymond Chandler’sFarewell, My Lovely.
Barely released to theaters in 1986,Heatbecame an infamous footnote in Reynolds historic filmmography.
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Yet, it went as far asfaithfully adapting the original screenplay that Goldman wrotebefore it was altered in production.
Reynolds performance inHeatmirrored the state of his career in 1986.
Statham, however, is far more action-driven while playing a man wanting out of a violent world.
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Wild Cards more cohesive actor/director partnership goes beyond whats on the screen.
The standout of Wild Cards ensemble isMichael Angaranoas Cyrus, originally played byPeter MacNicholinHeat.
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