Here in the UK the movie came and went at the cinema in the blink of an eye. However, recommended by my brother to watch a few years later. If you enjoy Dennis Hopper films you'll love this. The cast are spot on, the story is "grown up", and the filming... well, as you'd expect from Dennis pure class. Don Johnson made this movie just after the success of Miami Vice TV series, and rates as the coolest dude ever... Virginia Madsen is absolutely stunning in her sex crazed frustrated wife of a rich businessman. But then she is beautiful even in real life (you may remember her as Cassandra in several episodes of Frasier!). Virginia is just as lovely now. It's a shame you never hear much about the movie when reading both Virginia and Don's film history, both actors gave fantastic and convincing performances... The film has a host of other great actors, give this a watch, you won't be disappointed.

I'll get right to the point. This movie is way too long and way too slow. It put my girlfriend to sleep, and except for some beat down violence, this really is a "chick flick". Meanwhile, I kept waiting for some kind of payoff, but the conclusion is more of a cop out than a satisfactory resolution. Sure Don Johnson traps himself in a small town crime web, and there are several steamy sex scenes, but overall the film lacks impact. Charles Martin Smith is totally wasted in a car salesman role that is so unimportant, it could have been played by a no name actor. I realize some reviewers rave about this noir, but for me it wasn't worth the time invested. - MERK

This was an average movie without Jennifer Connelly. But her presence made it a 7 for me. Story was nice and very well directed as well. considering it below average will surely be unfair. The innocence and unbearable beauty of young Jennifer made it a very special one. Believe me she is looking hell gorgeous in this movie. The way she speaks, walks and smiles in the hot spot she will never again. When i planned to watch this the only reason was Jennifer and Jennifer did not disappointed me either. If you are a fan of Jennifer this is a piece of paradise for you, and if you are not a fan of her i bet you will after watching this. 7 out of 10 from me to movie and 11 out of 10 to Jennifer.

The hot spot is complete package to me,as it contains drama, thriller, romance,seduction and everything was accomplished perfectly by Director Dennis Hopper.But i don't know why the rating of this movie is so low,certainly it deserves better rating.The plan of making fire and robbing bank by Harry Madox was good, but the ultimate game planing and game playing by Dolly Harshaw made the story certainly stronger.I think Virginia Madsen was the best performer of this movie playing very seductive and bad character. Jennifer Connelly was brilliant by expressing her innocent and good image.Don Johnson did his job very well also.Director made a good point in the end that we should certainly find our level.