Heat (Blu-ray)

Burt Reynolds generates friction a-plenty as Las Vegas bodyguard and gambler Nick Escalante, in this slick adaptation of the novel by William Goldman. He plans to retire to Venice, Italy, but Nick finds himself helping a prostitute (Karen Young) settle a score with a mob-connected client (Neill Barry) who beat her, and striking up an unlikely friendship with a timid man (Peter MacNicol) who wants tough-guy tips. With Howard Hesseman, Diana Scarwid. 101 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; alternate ending; theatrical trailer.

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Karen Young, Peter MacNicol, Howard Hesseman, Neill Barry, Diana Scarwid, Joseph Mascolo, Alfie Wise, Deborah Rush, Wendell Burton

Rating: R