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The Heat

Play trailer Poster for The Heat R,  2013,  1h 57m,  Comedy/ Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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65% Tomatometer 184 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 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.
The Heat

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Critics Consensus

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 Sep 5, 2018
This is a disappointment as, ultimately, the stars' chemistry just can't see off the lazy, sloppy formulaic execution. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Grantland Jan 6, 2014
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. Go to Full Review
Max Kyburz Film Comment Magazine Nov 4, 2013
An all-female buddy cop movie that, for all its flaws, amounts to one of the ballsier attempts at the genre. Go to Full Review
Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 15, 2026
D+
Had Feig cut down about 40 or more minutes in the editing room, he actually may have transformed this into something with more energy and axed most of the DOA jokes but, the way it is, this lifeless piece bobs and sinks. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Mar 18, 2026
3/5
‘an amusing cop movie parody from a female perspective…’ Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Oct 17, 2024
2/5
That star power pair should be enough, but it's not. Go to Full Review
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Luke S Apr 7, 2019 4/7/2019 Miss Congeniality meets Spy. The punch lines sounded very spontaneous and the comedic chemistry between the two leads is impeccable. See more
Han M Apr 2, 2019 I love this movie. It makes me laugh each and every time I watch it. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy make a great pair and they should definitely be in another movie together. I can keep watching this movie over and over and it'll never get old. See more
Ron R Apr 1, 2019 One of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Every time I rewatch it, I laugh a lot. Actually I laugh even when just some epic scenes come to my mind. :D And to be honest, since I suffer of depression, it happens very rarely... Melissa McCarthy is hilarious, and they work perfectly together with Sandra Bullock. Way underrated movie. I have no idea why. See more
Ron S Mar 31, 2019 An Odd Family Reunion. The Heat Feig's generously light case is an engaging goofy investigation that never proclaims its comic genre completely on its face. There is a lot to admire and lot to roll eyes on. Katie Dippold, the writer, is on the trial for the most part of the film. Not only is the structure of the script ripped off from your usual buddy cop films but even the elements too are eerily similar, the sassy introduction, a break-in on some criminal's house, a valuable friendly asset that is on the other side of the door and a melodramatic act that splits apart the somehow formed equation of the lead. The only fresh ingredient is the involvement of Melissa McCarthy's family, in order to make it more personal and effective immediately- that was not planned. Paul Feig, the director, keeps his film neat and clean for us to skip in a rhythm that is his one of the best skill which makes his movie flow smoothly. Sandra Bullock jumping on a comic note after a while is a refreshing experience for both her and us. Although she is painted as a professorial know-it-all workaholic, her physical comedy is no match to the verbal abuse. Speaking of which, McCarthy is the real gem of the film, from cussing like a sailor to body shaming herself, this is once again a home run from her. The expectations of a dynamic duo like McCarthy and Feig is over the roof now, and they may fulfill what the fans needs in some moments, but this is definitely a far fetched shot in their collection. The Heat is not something you ever feel, but as I said before, come in with a light hearted generous tone and you might end up having a good Friday night, if not remarkable. See more
Rey S Jan 7, 2019 Weibliche Lethal Weapons! Unterschiedlicher können die zwei Frauen kaum noch sein: Sandra Bullock spielt die gute FBI Agentin, die jedem männlichen Agenten, weit voraus ist. Sogar vor Hunden. Sie handelt immer nach Regeln und Vorschriften und ist dabei so ziemlich zugeknöpft. Die andere Polizistin ist Melissa McCarthy ist grob, flucht die ganze Zeit und will von den Männern nichts zu tun haben. Zwei Gegensätze ziehen sich an. Sicher hat es in der Vergangenheit schon viele Buddy Movies gegeben. Klassiker wie Lethal Weapon, Nur 48 Stunden oder Bad Boys. Die Idee das jetzt zwei Frauen das Zepter übernehmen ist ja nicht schlecht! Nur leider verhindert die verschiedenen Klischees den Spass. Bullock völlig spiessig und McCarthy völlig unsympathisch. Sicher hat es einen oder anderen Gag auf Lager und sorgen für ein Lächeln. Andererseits verspricht der Film nichts Neues und die Darstellerinnen nerven dann mit der Zeit. Die Action ist gut umgesetzt und verspricht einige Kracher. Die Handlung ist selbstredend und verspricht nicht neue Überraschungen. Leider sind die Hauptdarstellerinnen und die anderen Stereotypen Normal ausgefallen und Langweilen auch mit der Zeit. Fazit: Für einen verregneten Sonntagnachmittag gut geeignet. Lieber einen klassischen Buddy Movie anschauen! See more
Leia M Jan 5, 2019 Melissa has been funnier. Fun movie to pass the time, but seems like a paycheck to Melissa. She is reduced to a fat, never-takes-a-shower, fowl-mouthed dirt cop... That eats expired food. How much more white-trash can you make this great actress??? See more
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Movie Info

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
Twentieth Century Fox, Chernin Entertainment
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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