The Heat

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 28, 2013

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 311 Ratings

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GreatMartinJun 28, 2013

In “Bridesmaids”, “Stolen Identity” and now in “The Heat” Melissa McCarthy proves that she can out pouty mouth any man, tell more poop and crotch (men and women) jokes and be more base than any of the “Hangover” guys so I am hoping she gotIn “Bridesmaids”, “Stolen Identity” and now in “The Heat” Melissa McCarthy proves that she can out pouty mouth any man, tell more poop and crotch (men and women) jokes and be more base than any of the “Hangover” guys so I am hoping she got that out of her system. I would like to see her tackle a deeper role as her Molly in her hit TV sitcom certainly shows a lot more depth as an actress than her movie roles. As it is she becomes very irritating each time she uses the “F” words, and forms of it, and it would make for s super drinking game as it seems every other word or motion starts with F. She is a very funny lady but the crudeness does not help her or the picture.

I’ve been a big fan of Sandra Bullock’s from her ’girl next door’ roles to the nuttiness and comedy of “Miss Congeniality” and after reaching 40 she got serious, made “The Blind Side” and won an Oscar. In “The Heat” she shows she can keep up and match McCarthy for slapstick and ‘schtick’. The chemistry between them works in a movie that is all over the place and almost begs you to forget it is suppose to have a plot.

The two women play that old stand by--a mismatched couple. Sarah (Bullock) is an FBI agent who is a perfectionist and too smart for her own good while Shannon (McCarthy) is a Boston detective who never heard a dirty word she didn’t like and is always very expressive regarding people’s anatomies plus seems to never have had her hair done, taken a shower or changed her clothes! They are assigned to work together, don’t get along and yet bring down a major criminal!

There is a lot of knock about comedy, with some working and some falling flat and even old prudes like me laughed at a few of the things the women have to say and do. This movie succeeds though not due to the script by Katie Dippold or the direction by Paul Feig but by the antics of Bullock supported by McCarthy. It is almost as if the two actresses got up in front of the camera for 2 hours and improvised what they could come up with. This is definitely Bullock’s movie.

“The Heat” is rated R for good reason and I hope they make a ‘serious’ picture together as the two women bring out something special in each other in the quiet moments..… Expand

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BenardenJul 5, 2013

A series of tired sight gags, each drawn out to a cring-inducing length. Sloppy camera work, haphazard editing,
gave it a while then walked out.
The Production Budget: is reportedly 43 million dollars. They should have spend a fewA series of tired sight gags, each drawn out to a cring-inducing length. Sloppy camera work, haphazard editing,
gave it a while then walked out.
The Production Budget: is reportedly 43 million dollars.
They should have spend a few thousand dollars on a WRITER !
DVD if your totally smashed, and have never seen a really bad film… Expand

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SmeeOct 5, 2013

Movie was poorly written and jokes are not funny at all .Bank on foul language to make it interest but thats really annoying .Also movie is so long and hard to watch it when no action or joke in it.Dont buy Blueray because its not worth it all.

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dblakeDec 31, 2013

This is the second movie this year where the majority of the story line is the F word. The lack of creativity and thoughtful script writing is evident.

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dougaussieJul 31, 2013

i was going to go see it till a reviewer on tv said there was 190 F words. If you need swearing to provoke a laugh in my opinion your not funny, your just crude and vulgar. Probably not as bad as hall pass which we walked out on. Don't wastei was going to go see it till a reviewer on tv said there was 190 F words. If you need swearing to provoke a laugh in my opinion your not funny, your just crude and vulgar. Probably not as bad as hall pass which we walked out on. Don't waste your money on the DVD, might be okay edited on TV.… Expand

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CT718Jul 9, 2013

This movie was so bad I wanted to leave the theater after about 45 minutes. The jokes were not funny at all, they're just stupid. McCarthy yells a lot and uses the f word way, way too much for my enjoyment. It's too bad because the actingThis movie was so bad I wanted to leave the theater after about 45 minutes. The jokes were not funny at all, they're just stupid. McCarthy yells a lot and uses the f word way, way too much for my enjoyment. It's too bad because the acting was ok but the writing was just horrible. Avoid this movie if you are looking for a comedy, it is not funny.… Expand

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brieflyJul 22, 2013

One long, angry but unfunny insult especially to viewers. Plot is a retread of "Beverly Hills Cops," and the "jokes" if that's what they are are just as old.

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JimmyredOct 6, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor plot, poor acting, annoying unlikeable characters.....

And more importantly it was incredibly sexist towards men with constant belittling of men throughout the film.

The gags were just vulgar and completely un called for, you can tell the script was written by a man hating feminist...

Utter garbage… Expand

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Lambo442Sep 30, 2013

Hard to believe this was done by the same Director as Bridesmaids. Melissa McCarthy as Mullins is just plain irritating and rude instead of funny. All of the male characters in the show are flawed and pathetic. A large proportion of the humorHard to believe this was done by the same Director as Bridesmaids. Melissa McCarthy as Mullins is just plain irritating and rude instead of funny. All of the male characters in the show are flawed and pathetic. A large proportion of the humor is based around the fact that McCarthy is obese, which constitutes cheap, childish laughs, I had to switch the film off when Sandra Bullock said the word 'Anyhooo.' Completely unacceptable… Expand

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Dan221081Oct 5, 2013

I found the film to be completely sexist and offensive to men without being funny at all. There are several scenes where they approach the line and then go over it taking their attempt at comedy completely into the unacceptable depths. TheI found the film to be completely sexist and offensive to men without being funny at all. There are several scenes where they approach the line and then go over it taking their attempt at comedy completely into the unacceptable depths. The film also takes a pop at black people and albinos again completely uncalled for and not funny.

Apparently the film was written by a feminist so that explains the hatred towards men but not the racism and mocking of those with incurable afflictions.… Expand

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GandalfthegreyOct 6, 2013

Sadly this film was one of the biggest disappointments of the summer lineup it features two women leads who I have liked in previous films but in this one are just annoying.

The film tries to take conventional gags and take them to a levelSadly this film was one of the biggest disappointments of the summer lineup it features two women leads who I have liked in previous films but in this one are just annoying.

The film tries to take conventional gags and take them to a level where no one is comfortable. Vulgar and over the top violence result in a film that is not suitable for anyone that is uneasy with blood.

The film also has a think layer of sexist content aimed at men which is a shame because it shows how desperate they were for material for this film.

Overall I was left with a bad taste in my mouth after watching it and would not recommend this film.… Expand

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NeilfarsonOct 6, 2013

Utter garbage movie, I walked out of the movie after suffering the obvious sexism and offensive humour for about 45 minutes at that point I had had enough.

If this is what women have to offer the world of comedy then I don't want any partUtter garbage movie, I walked out of the movie after suffering the obvious sexism and offensive humour for about 45 minutes at that point I had had enough.

If this is what women have to offer the world of comedy then I don't want any part of it

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MGConroyJul 1, 2014

McCathy's continued box office success recalls what a critic once said about the acting of Whoopee Goldberg: an entire nation collectively decides not to hurt someone's feelings.

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MrCheeksJan 14, 2014

McCarthy over-acted, she was too edgy and carried on her comedy scenes too long. The story, plot, writing and acting was generally bad. The movie was too long, it was unrealistic and was generally about nothing

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axelaAug 16, 2016

Unfunny for the 95% of the time. Another misanthropic film by Feig. He seems to have a problematic relationship with his penis, see also the last scene of Ghostbusters 2016.

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JDayErrdayAug 26, 2014

This movie was about enjoyable as pulling teeth, deep throating a cactus, showering with a toaster...you get the idea. Save yourself time and plenty of brain cells and just don't see this poor excuse for a movie.

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