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My Take: An amusing cop-buddy action movie with good laughs, fine action.
Cop-buddy action films are an old ball-and-chain, but they all rely on how they are delivered. In basis of delivery, Walter Hill's RED HEAT is an enjoyable piece of entertainment. Absurd, violent, over-the-top and downright entertaining, this is a fun (and funny) thriller playing the old cop-buddy formula so good, the film is very fun even if it's been used before, whether good (LETHAL WEAPON) or bad (THE PRESIDIO). RED HEAT stands out as one of the good ones.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is hilarious as he wears a furry hat as a soviet police officer sent to America to track down a Russian drug lord (Ed O'Ross), who is also responsible for the death of his partner. He is then partnered to a wacky Chicago cop named Art Ridzik (Jim Belushi) in search of the drug tycoon and his thugs in Chicago. Although dark and violent, director Hill manages to inject as much humor as possible. Schwarzenegger is a weak actor, but he's funny in this film. Belushi is a hoot as the crazy police partner.
The action is impressive, from car chases, fast-paced shootouts and even trains crashing on buses. But it's the humor that really gets to you more here, and there's a lot. Since buddy-cop movies are pretty common 80's attraction, this one is delivered with style and a whole lot of wit.
Rating: *** out of 5.
score 6/10
vip_ebriega 21 June 2008
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