I so enjoy going to the movies but this summer, so far the only one I've seen is Leo's turn as Gatsby, and I really didn't enjoy it. So I'm happy to report that The Heat is a rollicking good time.
Sandra Bullock is charming and very funny. She's not afraid to look silly, and her willingness to be unlikeable only makes her more endearing.
Melissa McCarthy is a riot. Because she's such a physical comedienne it's easy to overlook her way with dialog. The way she tosses off, "Was he a hearing man?" literally made me laugh out loud.
The theater was packed, which made me happy. It's good to see a movie starring two women bringing in the box office dollars the way The Man of Steel or Monsters University do.
But beware -- this is NOT a chick flick. It's vulgar and very violent. I spent much of the last half hour wincing and looking away.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 60!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live in the burbs and work in the city (Chicago, the best city in the world). I'm an aunt, a friend and a colleague. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.