Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 07/07/13
If you stripped away the comedy, this film would be a completely predictable/forgettable fare. Thankfully, 'The Heat' delivers the laughs. McCarthy is a walking one-liner and Bullock's quirky persona provides a great counterpoint. The two of them share some truly funny scenes together. The crime plot is not the most understandable, but it becomes inconsequential amidst the hilarious nonsense. My only major complaint is the slightly hackneyed beginning (roughly twenty minutes) that starts the movie off in a so-so way. However, after the setup is done, it turns into a fast-firing joke machine. I enjoyed this much more than I anticipated and for that reason I give it a solid recommendation.
