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Contentar Best movie of this year hands down!

Murphy Howard I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Vomitron_G Oh well, why not wrap up a perfectly bad-movie-week in the company of the Muscles from Brussels? 'Inferno' (aka 'Desert Heat') wasn't exactly as bad as I hoped it would be. Loner-hero J.C. Van Damme, tormented by ghosts from the past, has a severe alcohol problem. Well, it's not really a problem, but actually a solution: Whenever he's drunk, he's not killing people. Naturally, he ends up killing a whole lot more of them in this movie. They even managed to cram Danny Trejo, Larry drake, Vincent Schiavelli and Pat Morita in this movie (well, actually, Morita ain't that big, so he fits in easily). Cutie-bonus goes to Jaime Pressly (who once again keeps her cloths on, *sigh* -- can anybody finally recommend me a movie were she does take something off?). Little bit of fighting, little bit of shooting, little bit of sex (loved those blond bimbos -- yes, there actually is female nudity in this flick), a little bit of killing... And all this in a movie that's got some sort of revenge-western vibe to it. Stupid attempts at humor, predictable 'til the last frame. Well maybe not exactly the last shots, because those kind of took me by surprise and really had me laughing, thinking "Sh!t, man, have I just been watching a ghost movie?". Oh well, JC might have seen better days, but I'm sure he's seen some worse too.

Raul Faust Yea, "Inferno" is a great movie. It's photography isn't big budget, it looks like an 80's film. But the rest is likable.The mix of many genres, such as drama, action, thriller, comedy and even romance are very well balanced and deliver a good time. The actors are above average, there's no scene that you can say "Ooh they are acting". It's sad that the writer wanted to praise Van Damme as the nicest guy ever, it seems to be kind of egocentric, but it's not irritating enough to spoil the quality of this film. And the airplane scene in the last fight is lame, but I will just ignore that.And in the end, we have a nice message of friendship. I really recommend this film for entertainment!

Scarecrow-88 An eclectic group of eccentrics living in a desert town in the middle of Nevada are greeted by, unbeknown to them, their savior(whose past regarding killing haunts his very soul)seeking after a motorcycle he intended to give to an old pal(an Indian portrayed by Danny Trejo) as a gift(wanting his permission to "go on a journey")stolen by a trio of degenerates, the Hogans, sons of a dictator-like drug dealer who demands money from those locals who run businesses or else risk his wrath. What in turn happens is that this stranger(played by Jean-Claude Van DAMME)initiates a minor feud between two foul families, the Hogans and the Heathens, who are in a partnership regarding the shipment of drugs. Ultimately, Eddie Lomax(Van DAMME)will assist the locals, engaging in a violent war with both parties, the small town a battleground.Funny how this film instigates the developing action. A drunken Lomax firing off bullets from his Colt .45, grazing the vehicle of the loathsome Hogan boys, only increasing hostilities, as he's shot and left for dead. Perfect setting up for a revenge plot. However, what I found interesting was the direction the filmmakers take with this story-line. It becomes almost a complete comedy, a nice surprise is how "Desert Heat" has a spirited sense of humor and an amusing array of oddball characters. Van DAMME looks really relaxed with this cast, enjoying himself. Like all these kinds of movies, Van DAMME starts systematically eliminating each and every thug(..and there's a fresh supply of sweaty desert uglies for him to vanquish)until a truck load are dumped in a desert hole by "handyman" Pat Morita(..in an inspired bit of casting, awaiting the return of a departing love named Berta). You have Vincent Schiavelli as a bar owner who chastises Van DAMME for killing several of his customers, despite the fact that they were profane troublemakers. Larry Drake, as patriarch Ramsey Hogan, sadly, is underused and exits the movie far too soon. Gabrielle Fitzpatrick is Van DAMME's love interest, a waitress who runs her senile father's diner and yearns for more in life. David Fralick, as Matt Hogan, is a rather limp adversary for Van DAMME(Bolo Leung, he's not)and their confrontation at the end leaves much to be desired. Jaime Pressly has an early role as another waitress, Dottie, a very tasty looker who, along with her cook brother, passed by a fallen Lomax after he had been shot as they were driving to town. Bill Erwin has a hilarious role as a gunstore owner rescued by Lomax after his nephews chained him to his bed, waiting for him to die, operating his business! A running gag has Erwin dependent upon an oxygen tank, while puffing on a cigarette when he isn't sucking air! Priscilla Pointer as a religious kook who operates a ratty motel with her husband(..she has an affinity for snakes and is always seen downing flasks and bottles of liquor!). I couldn't help but grin at the idea that this was a remake of Yojimbo. There's plenty of entertaining(..if you enjoy low brow)exchanges between Van DAMME and the townsfolk who take a shine to him. Trejo's character remains enigmatic throughout. What Trejo's Johnny and Lomax were in the past is presented rather ambiguously with the viewer having to read between the lines.

Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW) This Van Damme movie was a bit more of a renter than big screen material. Of course, this had some ad lib as well if you know what I mean. The cast have some well known stars. Pat Morita(The Karate Kid movies), Larry Drake(L.A. LAW, and Darkman 1&2), Danny Trejo(so many movies impossible to keep count) the same with others. A man left for dead, is typical, but when the heavy steal his wheels, that's grounds for seek and destroy! Eddie Lomax(Jean-Claude Van Damme) goes nuts in the desert, then his friend SixToes(Trejo) revives him. Going into town is where all the action and comedy starts and ends. Having slice of apple pie will definitely put a smile on anyone face. Because it's an all-American treat. My favorite part are the two Christian couple who give Lomax a room, and the old guy, had more concern about Lomax and the safety of others. Especially, when he got the two blondes out of the bar, and they got to shower and shave. It wasn't the blondes the couple should be worried about, Lomax got the thanks, he will never forget! In fact normally the woman wipes out the man during sex, in this case, he wiped out the blondes and Mrs. Reynolds felt confident that Lomax was a saint in his own way. Other than that, the movie was OK, after all. Good for fans of Van Damme, and I like the howling of the coyote in it as well. Rating 2.5 out of 5 stars.