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The Heat

R Released Jun 28, 2013 1h 57m Comedy Action List
66% Tomatometer 183 Reviews 71% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings
FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies. Read More Read Less
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The Heat is predictable, but Melissa McCarthy is reliably funny and Sandra Bullock proves a capable foil.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator This is a disappointment as, ultimately, the stars' chemistry just can't see off the lazy, sloppy formulaic execution. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland McCarthy's an actress who needs a foil, and for now Bullock is more than good enough. I just wish these two had found each other 10 years ago. Jan 6, 2014 Full Review Max Kyburz Film Comment Magazine An all-female buddy cop movie that, for all its flaws, amounts to one of the ballsier attempts at the genre. Nov 4, 2013 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Heat is a breath of fresh air for what the film brings to the buddy cop comedy genre. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2023 Full Review Mark Jackson Epoch Times Bawdy, R-rated, and the racial jokes run rampant. Doubtful it could have been made in today's sensitive climate, but it should have been a new franchise. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 26, 2022 Full Review Kip Mooney College Movie Review If Hot Fuzz is the gold standard for recent buddy-cop movies and The Other Guys is the silver, then The Heat is the bronze. Rated: B- Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Koi P So many laughs! Lots of action. Fun and funny movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Max W While it doesn't delve into deeper themes, The Heat ultimately retains a humorous Frat Pack tone, thanks to nearly two hours of non-stop antics by Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock, offering a hint of buddy cop charm. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 56 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older for the Theatrical version; and 18 and older for the Extended version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/23 Full Review Mary-Lou L Great movie so funny Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 57 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review Patrick C Hard to rate because I once considered this one of my favorite movies. I rewatched it recently and it felt a bit stale and formulaic. The first time I watched it I probably laughed harder than I've ever laughed at a movie. I adore Melissa McCarthy and of course Sandra Bullock is universally lovable. Some scenes are pretty great but not as great as I remember. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence -- and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.
Director
Paul Feig
Producer
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter
Katie Dippold
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Chernin Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R (Some Violence|Pervasive Language|Strong Crude Content)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$159.6M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Stereo
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