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The Heat is a 2013 comedy starring Sandra Bullock as uptight FBI agent Sarah Ashburn and Melissa McCarthy as foul-mouthed Boston cop Shannon Mullins.They must team up to take down a criminal despite clashing. The movie is a funny feel-good blend of buddy cop and rom-com genres. It has hilarious moments like Ashburn and Mullins nightclub infiltration as well as heartwarming scenes where they bond and declare their friendship. The Heat celebrates female empowerment and the power of unlikely friendships.
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Bullock and McCarthy are two of the funniest actresses in Hollywood lauded for comedy roles like Miss Congeniality and Bridesmaids.They have infectious chemistry and complement each other perfectly on screen together in The Heat. Bullock employs more physical comedy and plays the straight man while McCarthy uses her sharp verbal wit and wild card improv skills. Their contrasting styles create the perfect balance. They bring out each other best and have an obvious rapport that makes their friendship completely believable and relatable.
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The Heat earned over $229 million globally becoming the highest grossing comedy of 2013. Critics praised Bullock and McCarthy comedy dream team performances with many calling them a historic pair. The movie scored 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for awards like the Golden Globe for McCarthy acting. Fans and critics agreed the leads hilarious dynamic made The Heat a new comedy classic
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A Heat sequel is possible but not confirmed. Director Paul Feig has ideas like sending the duo undercover in Europe but wants an approved script first. Bullock says she will return with McCarthy if the story is as good or better than the original. McCarthy also expressed openness if the script is funny and fresh. So whether The Heat gets a sequel depends on many factors aligning like cast availability and script quality. Fans remain hopeful but for now there is no official sequel news but just enthusiasm for Bullock and McCarthy to team up again.
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Though they have only done The Heat together, Bullock and McCarthy have starred in many other great comedies Bullock shined in Miss Congeniality, The Proposal, The Lake House. McCarthy stole scenes in Bridesmaids, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me? Their solo films showcase more of their talents and range but The Heat remains lightning in a bottle. Their unique chemistry makes you wish they will reunite again soon to rock the rom-com world.
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You have multiple options for watching The Heat or other rom-coms online. You can rent or purchase movies on platforms like Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Vudu. Or stream them through subscription services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+. First browse each service to check movie availability and pricing. Then simply create an account, search for the title and select rent/buy or stream. Digital platforms also let you watch on all your devices.
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