Le prix de la passion

Typical suspense thriller that has its share of deviant dealings and heated passion as Scott Bakula becomes obsessed with his friend's (John Getz) wife (Chelsea Field) and soon a torrid affair starts with Field slowly taking control of Bakula's life. Old hat late-night cable fare all the way as the movie is so silly that it almost knows just how contrived and mediocre it is. Bakula seemed to really be going into limbo during this time period as he tried unsuccessfully to make it big in movie houses after his run on "Quantum Leap" was completed (he also starred in the stinker "Color of Night" in 1994). If nothing else though this picture brought Bakula and Field together in real life and their marriage is still ongoing. Turkey (0 stars out of 5).

'A Passion To Kill' is a cheesy piece of work you can spot from a mile away so enjoy it as-is or avoid any potential headache. It looks fine, acting is generally decent, but the plot device used is tired to put it lightly. Real husband & wife team of Scott Bakula, Chelsea Field do the erotic thriller song & dance. You know the score. Common sense thrown out the window, lite mystery and a few red herrings.

Psychiatrist David Lawson (Bakula) doesn't know what to do when his best friend's new wife Diana (Field) starts coming on to him and he's attracted to her. Soon Jerry (John Getz) is telling him of trouble in their marriage and asks him to speak to her. Things quickly amp up, they bang and then the real doozy hits - Jerry is murdered. Diane is initially suspect #1, but David doesn't wanna believe it. More evidence paints her in a bad spot, but if it's not Diane than who's setting her up?

Primary cast full of faces who know their way around a T&A flick. Bakula (Color of Night), Field (Snapdragon) & Sheila Kelley (Mortal Passions) as David's assistant DA girlfriend who of course is painted to be a possible suspect. Seeing Chelsea naked is a treat, but everyone's in one of those tales where a guy can't think with his big brain. One or two major plot points that I won't divulge verging on spoilers, but this psychiatrist isn't the sharpest.

I've seen enough of these flicks to say this isn't the worst as nothing ever becomes painful. However the writing is on the wall quickly not that the title 'A Passion To Kill' didn't already partially spell it out. If you crave a dose of sex with a dash of murder this may satisfy your eager appetite. It's a well made dtv flick, but nothing is original or stands out.

This medicore murder mystry stars Scott Bakula(Major League 3,lord of illusions) as a manwho falls for a friends wife. I wont bother telling the rest of the movie as it's a forgettable movie with a B grade cast and story!!But if you like B grade movies then go check out this medicore erotic mystery!!!!

Due mostly to the casting and the boring script. Rick King, the director, must have been in a coma to hire some of these non actor types. Namely Chelsea Field and Scott Bakula. Both to this viewer should get out of the business. Bakula goes around with a lame less expression of stupidity most of the time. Whats the big deal about this actor? And his other half, Field, does not come off as any beauty to fight over. A rather overweight bit of fluff that at times is embarrassing to watch. Shelia Kelley is good, but wasted in this as are Rex Smith (wonderful in PIRATES OF PENZANCE) John Getz and France Nuyen (good to see her again). As I said they all were wasted with most of the shots and scenes were of Bakula and Field. Mr. King, you should be ashamed of yourself. To cast those two losers.

A, Passion to Kill has played several times over the years on basic cable as I remember with me getting the chance to view it. This is a strong drama/thriller type in which a psycho like female (the sexy Chelsea Field) leaves her husband and just bounces right at his best friend (Scott Bakula) only to terrorize him and cause trouble. Chelsea Field is the strongest reason to watch this movie she gives a very fine and sexy performance. Shortly after this I understand that Chelsea and Scott married in real-life, can you blame Scott he is a very lucky man to have been able to work and fall in love with the sexy Field. I wish that Chelsea would get more work in movies and TV-series she deserves them. Watch this thriller if you find it on cable the sexy performance from Chelsea Field is worth paying attention to.