Wow, what a worthless movie. Nothing funny, not a good plot, just an excessive amount of profanity to try to make it funny, but it didn't work. What a waste of time.

Not at all great, but not at all poor either, The Heat is one of those sleazy comedies that has political overtones, if anyone actually picked up on them. Sandra Bullock plays FBI Agent Sarah Ashburn, the absolute embodiment of a modern day politically correct, morally correct, goody two shoes, cannot put a step wrong government worker..., but to the everyday Joe like me, that kind of person, that kind of character is frustrating and downright sickening..., that's where the ever gruff Melissa McCarthy come in......The usually overbearing and in your face McCarthy plays the overbearing and in your face territorial cop, Shannon Mullins; she is the character you can really get into and get behind, the everyday street smart cop that takes no trash from anyone, but who's always dependable. Natural friction is built immediately when these two characters meet, and thank God it's Mullins that comes out on top..., there is some mild comedy and humorous moments as the two interact, such as the first instance they meet when Mullins has to park squashed up between cop cars because Ashburn stole her usual parking space, a short scene as Mullins climbs through several cop cars to get out is mildly funny. As a cop film there has to be a crime involved, but the actual crime itself about the supply and flow of drugs is the secondary story behind the partnership and growing friendship between the two female leads.Set in Boston, the film at least doesn't solely rely on using New York as the principal setting, such as what a lot of films tends to do. Not Bullock's best performance, not is it McCarthy's greatest performance either, but The Heat is one of the filler films that's released just to give people a few laughs, one of the bog standard comedies that just adds to the numbers. Don't expect anything other than the usual, a cop buddy film that has a weak crime story that plays second fiddle to the main story that revolves around Mullins and Ashburn, you'll get a few laughs and it'll pass the time away without dragging, it's nothing special but nothing offensive either.

I honestly don't get why this movie is so low rated. I personally found the acting to be amazing and the story line was great! People who said it wasn't funny must not have a good sense of humour because I found it hilarious!! Do NOT listen to the reviews! Check it out yourself before you make a decision about whether you like it or not! Melissa Mcartney is starting to become very popular because c'mon she's hilarious! And Sandra bullock has had our hearts since miss congeniality came out! So definitely check it out if you want a good laugh!

Sarah Ashburn is a by-the-book FBI agent who is keen for promotion; unfortunately her colleagues find her arrogant. Shannon Mullins is a foul mouthed Boston cop who is happy to beat a confession of a suspect and scares her colleagues even more than the criminals. They make unlikely partners but when Ashburn is sent to Boston it identify and arrest drug lord 'Mr. Larkin' they are forced to work together. At first they don't get along but inevitably they end up a fine team as they move closer to Larkin; go through various dangers and learn more about each other.There are lots of buddy movies featuring mismatched male cops but I think this first distaff take on the genre I've seen. The story is fairly typical of the genre but there is still a bit of a twist concerning Larkin's identity. Sometimes this type of film is mostly action with a few comedy moments and other times the comedy is the main selling point… this is definitely in the latter camp. Melissa McCarthy provides most of the laughs as Mullin, although some viewers will be put off by the character's constant foul language. Sandra Bullock also does a fine job as Ashburn even though that means playing the straight-guy most of the time. The two develop a fine chemistry as the film progresses. There is a decent amount of action and one particularly wince inducing moment when Ashburn gets stabbed in the leg. Overall I'd recommend this to anybody wanting a good laugh so long as they aren't easily offended.