Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
An uptight FBI agent is forced to team up with a foul-mouthed Boston detective to stop a ruthless drug lord. Despite their clashing personalities and methods, they must learn to trust each other to navigate the dangerous criminal underworld and bring the perpetrator to justice.
The Heat was a commercial success and generally received positive reviews from critics. Reviewers praised the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, the comedic performances, and the action sequences. Some found the plot predictable, but the humor and the leads' performances were widely lauded.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed "The Heat," appreciating the dynamic between the two lead actresses and the laugh-out-loud humor. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining action-comedy, though some felt the storyline was somewhat formulaic.
Melissa McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone, who also co-wrote the screenplay, makes a cameo appearance as a dispatcher and appears in scenes with her. He also directed McCarthy in the film "Tammy" (2014).
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