Predrag
This is one of Bruce's most underrated thrillers, which at the time, because of the sexual content between him and Jane March, caused much controversy, surprise, surprise!!! The story is decent, the chase scene is a cracker and the rest of the cast, including the delectable Miss March, who plays a brilliant role herself are all equal contributors. It goes without saying that the scenes between Jane and Bruce are quite racy and steamy, but they work well and the controversy only added to it. The theme song is also sexy and moody.I agree that critics look way too much on the sexual issue. True there are many nude scenes, so if you're sensitive to nudity or sex, you may have a problem with this movie (most critics seem to have this dysfunction). The fact that Willis and March have sex plays an essential role to her psychological being, as well to his understanding to the tragic reality that is her (and her brother's) life. This movie is well done. It also gives you a glimpse into the life of a truly mixed up person, that can overcome any odds,including confusion in one's sexuality, multiple personalities, and even physical and mental abuse. Jane March does an excellent job as well. Her portrayal of this confused youth tormented by her older brother, who she obviously looks up to, yet she seems to find comforting an erotic life style with many partners, her favorite partner (and love) being Bruce Willis, is exceptional.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.
wes-connors
Wearing a vivid green dress, an unstable woman smears bright red lipstick on her face. Then, she visits New York therapist Bruce Willis (as Bill Capa). The woman suffers a mishap, which causes Mr. Willis to go color blind. The color red is his most specific problem. It is also the color of blood. Willis visits Los Angeles and sits in on a fellow psychoanalyst's therapy group. He decides to stay in the city and take over his college friend's therapy group. The group members are all unbalanced, of course. Later, while talking and driving, Willis has a minor "fender bender" accident with exceptionally sexy and much younger Jane March (as Rose). To make life exciting, a serial killer begins knocking off members of the cast...Possibly, director Richard Rush and Willis were going for quirky, here. It doesn't work. A major mystery is telegraphed early. This strangely apparent deception doesn't necessarily reveal the killer's identity, but it does distract one from caring. Willis shows off thickened hair and muscles. March looks great on film. Both show generous amounts of flesh and have good crying scenes. Neither are convincing, however. The foul-mouthed therapy group appears to have fun. Out-of-place "Columbo"-like detective Ruben Blades has too much fun, but carpenter Andrew Lowery (as Dale) should have some more. The cinematography by Dietrich Lohmann is a strength, especially when March is dressing up and down the scenery.**** Color of Night (1994-08-19) Richard Rush ~ Bruce Willis, Jane March, Lesley Ann Warren, Andrew Lowery
callanvass
Bill Capa (Bruce Willis), A color blind psychiatrist witnesses a patient jump out a window. Thoroughly disturbed by this incident, Bill decides to call it quits with his practice. After his friend Bob Moore is murdered, Bill is coerced into taking over for him and his patients. Things become increasingly perplexing when the patients are getting killed off, and he gets involved with a sexually charged, slightly promiscuous woman, who seems to have psychological issues of her own (Jane March)This was potentially a career killer for Bruce Willis. I realize he was trying to expand his range, but this was a very risky choice for Bruce. It was ripped to shreds by the pretentious, fickle pundits. People were exasperated about the unflattering material in this movie. What did I think of it? I'm not gonna deny that this movie is a train-wreck of epic proportions, but it can be very entertaining in a so bad its good way. This is one of those turkey's that is a wet dream for bad movie lovers. It's so ludicrous that I couldn't help but enjoy myself. I watched the director's cut version. It's almost 140 minutes long (!) I can definitely see why they decided to trim it some for a theatrical release. This movie does have a murder mystery, but let's not pretend that it's what this movie is truly about. It's about salacious sex scenes, vivid ones at that. You haven't seen provocative or steamy eroticism in a mainstream movie until you've seen this one. This is somewhat of a soft-core porno at times with how it comes across. The sex is the selling point of this movie, not the mystery. As far as sex scenes are concerned, you'll be hard pressed to find much better. Willis even shows glimpse of his penis at one point! The violence is poured on thick in this one. People are stabbed, somebody is impaled through a shard of glass. We also get fun with nails and more. This one isn't afraid to be mean. The acting is enjoyable, if unexceptional. Bruce Willis is motivated in this one, I'll say that. He's likable and brave to take on such a controversial project. I wouldn't call it a great performance, but he's very solid. Jane March is sexy as a conniving woman. Her unpredictability kept her interesting. She had decent chemistry with Willis as well. I didn't really buy the intense passion they shared in all honesty, but they certainly weren't awkward. Lance Henriksen & Brad Douriff are both fun in their respective parts as patients. The ending throws in a decent twist, shades of Hitchcock as well. The problem, is that the killer is easy to guessThis movie isn't very good, though I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it. People can chastise it all they want, but I love entertainingly bad movies. Despite the over length, this is an undeniably messed up film that bad movie lovers can enjoy. It didn't kill Bruce Willis's career, he's still working, so chill5.6/10
adanchacon08
if u like campy movies like showgirls you will probably like this movie! now i admit there are a few plot holes and seeing Jane March in disguise is pretty obvious. but aside from that the acting of the cast is pretty good Jane March, and Lesley Ann Warren are particularly good and Ruben Blades is pretty funny as a wound way to tight inspector. Bruce Willis is about as good as he usually is. about the plot holes that red car pushing the car from the top of the parking garage trying to crush Willis didn't make much sense i don't know how the killer would know he was in that spot from way up there and Mrs. Niedelmeyer knowing about Ritchie's death doesn't make sense if dale covered it up. the film does however keep you guessing as to who the killer is. at first with march's obvious disguise you instantly suspect her however the film throws enough curve balls to evenly spread out the suspicion among the viewers. the film as a whole it is a great erotic thriller the sex scenes are so hot and the ending is probably one of the best twist endings I've seen in a while. sadly the poor march's poor disguise spoil the surprise however it is quite a cleaver idea i must give credit to the writers. so give it a chance if you don't think its a good movie you might at least see it as a so-bad-its-good movie you can enjoy.