I can only agree with twilight2000's excellent review of this film, with the exception that I don't think Noel was anything like attractive enough (even in a subtle way) to become regarded as desirable by such a handsome, capable attractive man (who's quite aware of his own attractions). Women might find men who aren't blatantly attractive desirable partly because they are able to respond to more than physical attractiveness but if men were honest, they'd admit that the first, second, third and virtually all other reasons they get interested in a woman is her attractiveness. Personality comes a long way behind. Having said that, I can add that I'd recommend this film to anyone, despite its 3 hours+ length. Atmospheric, with well drawn characters and a satisfying resolution. Don Johnson puts in an excellent performance as a sort of extension of his Miami Vice character, (as does William Russ and the rest of the cast can't be faulted either. Note to Don: please make the kisses more convincing.
Review of The Long Hot Summer
