Killer Heat

A mystery so trite that you see all the (very few) twists from very far and in fact the twist is that there is no surprise at all. Not that it makes any sense by the way when you think about it for one second. This movie is so cliche it borders on parody but it takes itself very seriously.

I guess this was an excuse for all involved to have a vacation in Crete, maybe a tax scheme for the producers also, otherwise no idea why this movie even exists.

It's not even awful. It's ok and if you never saw a whodunit in your life I guess there are worse things to watch but in any other case don't bother.

After selecting this for movie night, my wife told me the IMDB rating of 5.5, so I read a few reviews before watching. We both decided to give it a try even after reading some of the low-star reviews.

Sure, there's a couple of parts that make you wonder about certain actions, but everything is there for a reason. I found it to be a good story with decent twists. Sometimes you just have to go with the story and not think that you can write better material; the story is the story, and that's that.

The acting was really good, especially Shailene Woodley, who really delivers at the end with a very believable reaction (which I won't spoil).

I'm glad we watched it, and both of us film fans can be very critical (I've also written scripts & directed a few of my own ideas, but I put that aside).

While the narration felt a bit unnecessary, Killer heat offers a satisfying viewing experience. The performances were commendable, and the dialogue, though straightforward, served its purpose.

The classic cinematography and well-paced storytelling were refreshing. The movie kept me engaged and entertained throughout.

While there were a few plot inconsistencies that might raise eyebrows, they didn't significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. The music was a good complement to the story, helping to immerse the viewer.

I would suggest toning down the Greek tourism promotion slightly, but overall, killer heat is a worthwhile watch.

I give it a 6.8. I don't get why this movie has such a low rating. It's not a groundbreaking plot or one filled with a bunch of twists but it's not crap either. The mystery aspect of the story I doubt you'll be guessing either. (Which I believe is or almost is the most important part of a mystery movie.) It's a detective story through n through. The acting is also pretty solid, no one had a bad performance. I think Shailene Woodley always gives as great performance, which was also true here. Joseph-Gordon Levitt was pretty good. Was t his best work but wasn't bad either. Visually the movie is also pleasing. Some great shots on a beautiful island.

It just didn't have any real heart. It was lackluster at every turn occasionally however, some bright spots shown through. A line here a line there.

Beautifully shot in a beautiful location, the cinematography was absolutely great. I just wish they had cut at least 10 minutes out of the film because most Of the character interactions were just fluff, not to mention long periods of nothing happening on screen, for instance, long zooming in shots or too many aerials, looking straight down. It seemed to undermine the setting and atmosphere the creators desired. It was too opposing ideas that couldn't work together.

I will say this, all of the acting was superb, and the choice of actors and characters involved was unique.