The Heat (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD)

Prim and Proper by the rules Sarah meets foul mouthed Shannon who ignores rules to get the job done her way and this ignites the fuse bringing the two immediately in conflict with one another. Sandra Bullock (Sarah Ashburn) portrays a very clever FBI agent with an uncompromising attitude who is at odds with her co-workers. She appears to know-it-all and lets those around her be aware of exactly how she feels. Cracking her last case and feeling pretty smug about it, she hears about a promotion in the works. When she asks about this, she is given the opportunity for the promotion and all she has to do is go to Boston and bring down a drug lord’s operation as well as him and his accomplices. Being the person she is, this is a piece of cake to her as she sets off to do just that. She feels she can do this quickly & without difficulty. However she did not know she was going to fun into the Boston Cop, portrayed by Melissa McCarthy (Shannon Mullins) From the moment she took Shannon’s parking space she is in for a very rude awakening on how things work in Boston. Shannon is also alienated from her co-workers and will not work with anyone else. She is abusive and will not take guff from anyone. Their meeting is explosive. Though they cannot stand one another they agree to work together on the case. Thus begins the great acting talents of Sandra and Melissa. This is one of the most hilarious movies I have seen in a long time. Good Story and great acting. Though they begin as enemies, they become great friends. Sandra’s character loosens up and begins to enjoy life. The two women work the case wonderfully and as they do, there is a lot of laughs. I enjoy Sandra Bullock’s acting and also Melissa McCarthy. They are both fantastic in what they do. The Heat is terrific and I will watch it many times. I was sitting in my front room and out of nowhere came bits of this movie and I found myself chuckling as I envisioned some of the antics of these two women.

"The Heat" is a great movie that I find myself watching time and again. While the language may not be suitable for all audiences, the incredible chemistry between the two lead actors steals the show. The dynamic between them adds a perfect blend of humor and camaraderie, making the movie thoroughly enjoyable. I love how they play off each other and their styles of getting the bad guy. What sets this film apart for me is the portrayal of strong women roles. The characters are not only hilarious but also empowering, showcasing that women can lead in action-packed comedies with finesse. The humor, combined with the strong performances, makes "The Heat" a great watch. Overall, a fantastic movie that I highly recommend for those looking for a good laugh and empowering character dynamics, especially the bar scene:)

I love Sandra Bullock, and while I never saw Bridesmaids, had seen Melissa McCarthy in Identity Thief (in which she was hysterical). This movie was laugh-out-loud, miss part of the movie you're laughing so hard funny. I saw it four times in the theater with different girlfriends, who all loved it. I had hesitated to take my husband, due to the abundance of F-bombs, but ended up taking him, too, and he loved it. There were two little white-haired ladies sitting two rows in front of us who also seemed to get a real kick out of the movie. The premise and plot of the movie was sound, giving a great framework for Bullock and McCarthy, who played off each other very well. I continually admire the smart roles Bullock picks, and she didn't go wrong here, letting this movie be more of a platform for McCarthy's comedic talent while Bullock played the "straight man." As a woman, I appreciate that Bullock doesn't mind taking roles that play down her looks - she doesn't always have to be stunning. Here, she's great as the uptight by-the-book FBI Agent with relational issues and a perfect foil for McCarthy. McCarthy's performance is sheer genius, bringing to life what could have been a very two-dimensional character. A cop who does things her own way, yet hides a mushy heart under a very prickly exterior. The plot involves problems that put her family in danger - a family who would make the Griswalds look angelic by comparison - and McCarthy showed her acting chops in these parts. She's more than just funny. Of course, her funny is what steals the show and makes this a movie where the jokes don't get old no matter how many times you watch. If foul language bothers you, you might want to give this a pass, though that's really personal preference and the only critique of the movie. It didn't bother me, but I'm inured to the f-word at this point. I liked how it added to McCarthy's dialogue and wouldn't change a thing. It's a plot that's been done before, many many times, yet Bullock and McCarthy are able to give it a fresh spin. It was refreshing to see a female-bonding movie that was funny and still real. In the hands of lesser actors, this script wouldn't have been nearly as good a movie. As it is, it's definitely in my top five funniest movies I've ever seen.

... ist es aber nicht! Paul Feig hat seinen -Taffe Mädels-, mir gefällt der Originaltitel -The Heat- übrigens wesentlich besser, voll und ganz auf die klischeebehaftete Schiene von Filmen wie -Rush Hour- oder -Red Heat- gesetzt. Topermittler und Katastrophencop gegen ganz böse Gangster. Das ist alles andere als neu, doch in der Zusammensetzung Sandra Bullock(Ashburn) und Melissa McCarthy(Mullins) funktioniert das mindestens so gut wie das Treffen von Nitro und Glyzerin. Zwar ist die Story vorhersehbar, doch was Mullins und Ashburn an Sprüchen, Slapstickcomedy und wirklich heftigem Humor auf die Leinwand zaubern, das sucht seinesgleichen. Der Film lebt auch von einer sehr guten deutschen Synchronisation, die passt wie die sprichwörtliche Faust aufs Auge. Melissa McCarthy, die vor kurzem schon so herrlich in -Voll abgezockt- nervte, ist in -Taffe Mädels- in extremer Spiellaune. Wer da nicht mitlachen kann, dem ist vermutlich nur schwer zu helfen... Die New Yorker FBI Agentin Ashburn ist die Beste. Ihre Nase degradiert jeden Rauschgiftspürhund zum Stümper und ihr scharfer Verstand lässt die besten Officer wie Kindergartencops dastehen. Ashburn weiß das und hat ihren Kopf entsprechend weit oben. Das sorgt dafür, dass ihr Vorgesetzter sie mit den Worten "Arroganz, Konkurrenzverhalten und Streberei" charakterisiert. Das wird der bevorstehenden Beförderung, bei allen Erfolgen, dann doch im Weg stehen. Ashburn schert das wenig, bekommt sie ohnehin kaum etwas von den Menschen um sie herum mit. In einer Rauschgiftermittlung begibt sich die Topagentin nach Boston und kommt dort der Polizistin Mullins ins Gehege. Die ist so bodenständig wie der Dreck hinter der nächsten Scheune, hat eine Familie, die atemberaubend gut ins Ghetto passt und weiß, wie man mit den schweren Jungs auf der Straße umgeht. Mullins sieht Ashburn und hasst sie sofort. Das ist nicht besonders schwer. Aber natürlich kommt es, wie es kommen muss. Wenn die beiden ungleichen Cops ihre Ziele erreichen wollen, müssen sie zusammenarbeiten. Diese Arbeit ist von der ersten Minute an überaus sehenswert... Ich habe lange nicht mehr so über eine Krimikomödie gelacht, wie bei -Taffe Mädels-. Es ist vor allem Melissa McCarthy, die den Vogel abschießt. Aber auch Sandra Bullock, deren Gesicht mittlerweile ein wenig an Michael Jackson erinnert, spielt auf höchstem Niveau. Wie sich Supercop und Straßenbulle die Bälle der Geschichte zuspielen, das ist Comedy vom Allerfeinsten. Für uns in Deutschland ist es dabei ein Glücksfall, wie die Synchronisation auch die Sprüche von Mullins und Ashburn transportiert. Das ist manchmal niveautechnisch unterhalb des Meeresspiegels, aber immer schwarz, clever und heftig. Wenn sie also auf Klamauk, flotte Sprüche, reichlich Action und ein paar unterirdische Lacher stehen, dann schauen sie sich -Taffe Mädels- an. Ich hatte einen absolut unterhaltsamen Abend, der wie im Flug verging. Daher gibt es von mir die Empfehlung zum Anschauen.

A great pairing up with some very funny scenes and great story plot and soundtrack.

Very Funny

Seré sincero la película es divertida y disfrutable si le das la oportunidad pero tampoco es una broma maestra. Si la compre es por el tema complicado de los derechos de distribución en México y me resulta mejor pagar por un blu Ray a una mensualidad.

A bit over the top raunchy, but funny.