As soon as they meet Ari and Sam get into a pretty passionate - and combustible - relationship. Indeed, the scenes of their rendezvous often seem reminiscent of the Chicago Fire. But the course of true flaming lust never runs true, and as they try to handle their all-consuming passion their two best friends endlessly meet to compare notes on developments.
Acting
Bacon and Sedgwick's real-life chemistry translating to absolute screen fire.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI fire effects that somehow still look charmingly ridiculous.
Director
Noah Stern
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's first film together after marrying in 1988, making their on-screen combustion oddly authentic.
The film completely bombed theatrically but became a cable TV staple, embodying that weird 90s era where 'quirky' romantic comedies got endless afternoon airplay.
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