Red Heat
Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners.
Directed by Walter Hill
Produced by Carolco Pictures, Lone Wolf
A high-energy buddy cop action film that balances Cold War-era tension with comedic chemistry between mismatched partners pursuing a drug kingpin.
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
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Is Red Heat violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is Red Heat sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does Red Heat end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Red Heat easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Red Heat scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Red Heat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Red Heat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Red Heat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
