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Heat
Father, leaving for work on a summer morning, swears with his grandfather. Grandfather is trying to talk with his granddaughter, but she, like her father, does not care about grandfather. Father, returning from work, can not find a daughter who went out with friends for a walk. When the daughter returns, he tries to talk to her, but the grandfather and the wife who came in intervenes in the conversation. Another day of hot summer ends with a thunderstorm.
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Plot Summary
A decorated detective is assigned to a case involving a group of professional thieves who are executing a series of daring heists across New York City. As the detective delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the dangerous world of the criminals, blurring the lines between law and order. The pursuit becomes personal as the detective races against time to stop the thieves before they can carry out their most ambitious plan yet.
Critical Reception
Heat (2017) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised the action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped, with comparisons often unfavorably drawn to Michael Mann's 1995 film of the same name. The film struggled to find a significant audience and was largely overlooked.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired execution.
Action sequences are present but fail to elevate the generic crime narrative.
Performances are serviceable but cannot salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and engaging storyline. Many viewers felt the movie was a pale imitation of superior crime thrillers and did not offer anything new to the genre. The pacing and character development were also common points of criticism.
Fun Fact
Despite sharing the title 'Heat' and a crime genre with Michael Mann's acclaimed 1995 film, this 2017 film is an entirely separate production with a different cast and storyline.
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