I can't watch this

Rating: 1/10 (22 August 2006)

I can't watch this. "Heat" is one of a few highly-regarded movies which I just cannot endure. I've tried to watch it several times but I can never get past the first hour. It's neither a feel-good action movie nor a decent drama. It seems to be aiming for a fresh take on the cops and robbers theme but misses entirely. The characters are deeply unlikeable, the performances are weak, the movie drags like anything and it exhibits no flair or style. "French Connection" is this movie done properly; it has a great performance from Gene Hackman, some excellent supporting characters and some funny scenes to add some warmth to the gritty story. "Heat" has none of these. It is dire.