Heatwave (I) (2022)
7/10
Heatwave
27 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
If you'll pardon the obvious pun here, the chemistry between the two leads sizzles. Merritt Patterson, a Hallmark / GAC Family regular steps well away from those G-rated made-for-television movies in this role, where she is definitely at her most beautiful and beguiling. As is Kat Graham, who I haven't seen in anything before.

Graham plays Claire, who embarks on an affair with a mysterious woman (Patterson) called Eve who appears out of the blue at her apartment building, only to find out that she is the much-younger wife of her boss, played by Sebastian Roche.

There are lots of scenes between Claire and Eve that are very easy on the eye, if you get my drift. Oh, and there is a lot going on under the surface, and suddenly she is in a fight for her life.

The plot twists towards the back end of the film are a little unbelievable, but there is enough tension to keep things interesting, even if it's fair to say that this sort of movie has been done plenty of times before, and probably better all around.

But not with Merritt Patterson, and there is enough of her to keep me interested. This is a huge step away from her 'girl next door' persona in the Hallmark/GAC Family world. Can't wait to see what she does next.
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