High Heat Review - Even Solid Action Can't Save this movie!
High Heat has good intentions, but it falls short of the standard it sets for itself. director Zach Golden executes his action sequences well, but aside from that, he doesn't have much to offer in the way of artistic flair. james Pedersen's uninspired script lacks vision and thinks it is funnier than it actually is. There are several well-known actors in the cast, but not even Don Johnson (Watchmen) can stop High Heat from becoming what it is. Despite being well-built, High Heat isn't particularly noteworthy.
Ana (Olga Kurylenko) works as a cook and owns a catering company with her husband Ray. Their restaurant is having its debut night, and while Ray is mingling with the patrons, Ana is worrying about every little thing in the kitchen. The pair survives the evening, but just as they are about to shut down for the evening, Ray's old friend Dom sends several individuals to set the building on fire. If Ana and Ray are to survive the night, they must share personal truths from their pasts. Ray and Ana both acknowledge that they owe Dom a significant amount of money. Ray stands by and observes while his wife prepares for an all-night gunfight.
Movies that are set over the course of one night typically feature a strong, if not excellent, script. All things considered, these movies have a fairly high success rate when even the smallest ones are reduced to this formula. High Heat has a light tone, but it aspires to be more, and anytime it tries to be serious, it fails. Even when the gags work, the plot advances in a way that undermines what might otherwise be a funny joke.
The battle scenes Olga Kurylenko participates in are High Heat's one truly great feature. In contrast to the comedy, the action is used sparingly and only when absolutely essential, which leaves the viewer eager for more. The nameless squadron that launches an attack on her eatery is the only genuine opponent she has. She nevertheless performs well in any scene that is driven by action, even those where she is torturing Long's character.
Overall, there will be a range of reactions to High Heat, and viewers shouldn't have high hopes for it. It has all the makings of a brilliant one-night action film, but it never quite delivers.
Overall, there will be a range of reactions to High Heat, and viewers shouldn't have high hopes for it. It has all the makings of a brilliant one-night action film, but it never quite delivers.