Director:
Paul Feig
The Heat is a serviceable comedy
that provides a few laughs, but never really achieves its full potential. A lot of the funniest bits are in the trailer.
Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock are both believable in their roles, but the
script doesn't have too much for them to work with. They have a good rapport
and their back and forth can be quite humorous. With better material, these two
could make a hilarious movie.
The
film is pretty predictable overall, but I don’t think anyone came in expecting
an original plot. It follows the formula found in many buddy-cop movies, that
of a mismatched pair. Bullock is fastidious and by-the-book, while McCarthy is
boorish and foul-mouthed. The main twist on the formula is that they are women.
The Heat gets sort of repetitive at
times, with McCarthy’s obnoxious behavior often driving the comedy. It seems to
have a message about women in the workplace, but it appears to be lost in the
mix. This movie is definitely a step down from Feig’s previous effort Bridesmaids. It doesn't take the risks
that film does.
The Heat is worth watching, but I
would probably wait for a DVD rental
RATING: 6/10
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