The Heat

2013 "They're just trying to stay alive long enough to kill each other."
6.6| 1h57m| R| en| More Info
Released: 28 June 2013 Released
Producted By: Ingenious Media
Country: United States of America
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Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.

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Steve Wren If I used the language to describe this dribble, IMDB would probably veto it and yet it would only mirror the quality of the move and the lingo that permeates it. If you like this rubbish then you're part of the problem that faves society these days.
damagecasek What can you expect other than this from Paul Fei(a)g. A self proclaimed 'comedy' that's raunchy only coz the lead characters are cussing (which as you know is the funniest thing ever right? F word hahaha. Instant laughter) which has subtle instances of awkward misogyny and blatant instances of chest bashing misandry.The movie is not funny. I didn't laugh at anything. The lead characters are an awkward nerdy FBI agent Sandra Bullock who tries to be 'sexy' with her 50 year old body and face... and... Melissa Mccarthy (Boston PD) who obviously takes the burden of being the comedy factor. How? By cussing and being fat. Being a gutter mouth is instant laughter right guys?It has stereotypical male characters as in all Paul Fei(a)g movies who are pussies. A chief at Boston PD who gets cussed out by Melissa every second... gets screamed and thrown things at. But keeps mum. An assistant at FBI HQ Marlon Wayans who wants to ask Bullock out but is shot down. An albino DEA agent who gets cussed out and then the writers sprinkle some out-of-the-left-field misogynist dialogues which makes it OK for him to be shot in the end the reason being he was a misogynist. The male antagonist who gets shot in the balls as in other Paul Fei(a)g movies. The FBI head is called 'puss in boots' coz he doesn't take the decisions Bullock n Mccarthy want.Coz there's nothing more witty than propagating that all men are bad. All men are to be shot in the balls. All men think women are losers at workplace. Its tough being a woman at workplace and super easy being a man. And they are dumb so they need to be hit with tic tacs even though they are the woman's superior (undeserving obviously).
Dr C Cat This garbage is as predictable as watching a car commercial and only half as entertaining. Sandra has fallen on hard times as she Mary Sues her way as an FBI agent. Meanwhile, the fat heifer would be wonderful if she was muted during this movie and fast forwarded during her scenes. If you want a buddy cop, don't watch this pile of crap.
Abby Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy are known as some of the best actresses of their time. From Bullock staring in Miss Congeniality and The Proposal to McCarthy killing it in Identity Thief and Bridesmaids, these two know how to make people laugh. They make a film their own and deliver a performance that will not be forgotten. Working together, this dynamic duo is unstoppable. The Heat is no exception. Director Paul Feig uses his creative talents to make this movie a roll-on-the-floor-laughing type of production that brings comedy to a new level. By masterfully combining a fairly simple, yet intriguing plot, superb acting, and seasoned directing, The Heat keeps people watching and laughing the whole time.Bullock plays FBI agent Sarah Ashburn while McCarthy portrays Detective Shannon Mullins of the Boston Police Department. Ashburn takes on a drug lord case that Mullins was in charge of and, from there, these two work together on busting the crime. Working together, though, is a stretch because this pair of highly opinionated women are constantly arguing. For instance, when interrogating a man in custody, they end up yelling at one another on how they should question him which accomplishes absolutely nothing except to give the audience a hearty laugh and a preview on how the rest of the movie will go.With such a simple plot, these two women are given a lot of freedom as to how they want to perform their roles and they do not disappoint. They are rather aggressive with one another and are very rugged, constantly swearing and making crude jokes with one another. However, they both take their roles in different directions. Bullock makes her character more reserved by acting as though she has composure of herself as a government agent, but then has some spastic moments to demonstrate that she is slowly cracking under pressure. McCarthy then takes her character to the extreme other end and is very rude and outspoken; she flaunts her body sexually when it is obvious she is not a sexy woman in this film. Because of these differences, they butt heads a lot, but the chemistry is undeniable. Both women use very large, dramatic movements to take up the whole screen because both characters have larger than life personalities. In one scene, these personalities are evident when the women are supposed to look more "normal" in a club so McCarthy takes Bullock's suit and rips the pant legs and sleeves completely off. They scream at one another, but also maintain witty banter between one other that makes the lines seem as though they are just casual conversation. A script can only go so far, but they bring it to life and make it relatable.The directing, however, is what really pulls these two together for such a great comedy film. Feig creates a setting perfect for an excellent belly laugh; he constructs a contrast between the characters that they themselves cannot demonstrate. By giving Mullins an absolutely insane family who takes up the small camera view and fills the set, he develops a very hectic environment which tends to lead to a humorous encounter. Ashburn, on the other hand, is given only a cat to love and her home is presented with a wide camera angle to make her life seem empty and lonely. Through clever direction, Feig reveals to the audience that these two cops are about as opposite as possible.Clearly, The Heat is not just another buddy cop movie. The humor is indisputably evident and the female twist adds a new perspective to an otherwise male dominated type of film. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy take the partnership to a real life friendship and that is not something that can be directed. The chemistry that costars have on and off the screen is a make or break for a movie and, because of these two top notch comedians,