Fresh
McCarthy's an actress who needs a foil, and for now Bullock is more than good enough. I just wish these two had found each other 10 years ago.
Wesley Morris, Grantland
Overview
THE HEAT – 1. Coal or wood afire to redness, 2. High air temperature, 3. Vehemence of feelings.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
65%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Director Paul Feig, whose Bridesmaids upended notions of what a raunchy ensemble comedy could be, does it again here with another genre.
Christy Lemire, ChristyLemire.com
Fresh
If you've never seen the point of Sandra Bullock, watch this.
Cath Clarke, Time Out
Fresh
There are only two reasons to see The Heat. But they are formidable reasons, and they go by the names of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Rotten
If you've never seen Sandra Bullock blow a peanut shell out of her nose, and you'd like to, The Heat is your movie.
Stephanie Zacharek, Village Voice
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