Review of City Heat (1984) by Bryan M — 17 Jan 2013
Very flawed, but not nearly as horrible as its reputation, this once-in-a-lifetime pairing of two major stars at the time it was made (1984) has relatively few sparks to suggest why they even bothered.
The music is nice and there are a few moments that actually work (I liked a scene that took place in a movie theater, and few sight gags inspire chuckles like when a fire hydrant puts out a fire). What we're left with is good actors in pretty costumes searching for a better script and a director who can do this type of movie right.
Madeleine Kahn and Jane Alexander are, sadly, given little to do.
This review of City Heat (1984) was written by Bryan M on 17 Jan 2013.
City Heat has generally received mixed reviews.
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