City Heat

In 1930s Kansas City, a tough, cynical private investigator named Mike Murphy is hired by a beautiful client, Addy, to find her missing boyfriend. Murphy soon discovers that the boyfriend is involved with a dangerous gang and that Addy may not be telling him the whole truth. As Murphy digs deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corruption, murder, and betrayal, forcing him to confront both the criminals and the compromised police force.

City Heat received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While the chemistry between Eastwood and Reynolds was often praised, many found the plot convoluted and the humor forced. The film's attempt to blend noir elements with comedy didn't fully land for most.

• The pairing of Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds provides some sparks, but the film struggles to balance its noir and comedic elements.

• The plot is often weak and meandering, failing to capitalize on its promising premise.

• Despite a talented cast, the film ultimately feels unfocused and underwhelming.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, buddy-cop style action-comedy. Many enjoyed the performances of the lead actors and the period setting, but some noted that the humor didn't always hit the mark and the story could be predictable.

During filming, both Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds suffered injuries. Eastwood broke his ribs when a stunt involving a car went wrong, and Reynolds dislocated his shoulder when a refrigerator fell on him.