Jason Statham's Wild Card Surpasses Burt Reynolds' Heat as Better Adaptation
Originally published as: Jason Statham's Remake of a Burt Reynolds Action Thriller Surpassed the Original in Every Way
William Goldman’s 1985 novel Heat had the makings of a gritty crime thriller destined to be adapted for the big screen with its exploration of the moody life of a former mercenary-turned-bodyguard, plagued by a gambling addiction and a desire to flee Las Vegas.