History YMMV / TheHeat

* AcceptableTargets: Aside from drug dealers and murderers there's misogynists, unfaithful husbands, guys that harass women in bars, etc. This fits very well with the whole "strong women kicking ass" theme the movie has going on.

* MemeticMutation: Mullins throwing that phone book at Julian is very popular in fandoms of books turned movies, usually with a "READ THE BOOK!" caption to it. [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/c34f13cdd941a384ab948309acd2ee96/tumblr_ms7gvq1iqF1sxv3djo1_500.gif Watch here]], just because we love it so much.

* MemeticMutation: Mullins throwing that phone book at Julian is very popular in fandoms of books turned movies, usually with a "READ THE BOOK!" caption to it. [[http://25.media.tumblr.com/c34f13cdd941a384ab948309acd2ee96/tumblr_ms7gvq1iqF1sxv3djo1_500.gif Watch here]], just because we love it so much.
* SpiritualAdaptation: This film can be considered an unofficial spin-off of ''[[Film/DemolitionMan Demolition Man]]'' that follows Sandra Bullock's character Lenina Huxley, which Bullock's character Ashburn is an {{Expy}} of. Both Bullock's characters are ByTheBookCop characters who were raised in a GoshDarnItToHeck environment before venturing into the CowboyCop territory under influence of their partners (Spartan in ''Demolition Man'' and Mullins in this film). When Ashburn goes into her ClusterFBomb, Bullock's character used it awkwardly much like Huxley's use of swearing (who at one instance praised Spartan for kicking ass by saying he "licked ass"). The only difference between Bullock's characters Huxley and Ashburn is while Huxley was willing to venture out of her GoshDarnItToHeck / ByTheBookCop zone in favor of Spartan's CowboyCop lifestyle that she was always fascinated by before his arrival, Ashburn, in contrast, in this film is initially unwilling and reluctant to leave her wholesome comfort zone until Mullins convinced her to do so in order to be an effective cop.

* SpiritualLicensee: This film can be considered an unofficial spin-off of ''[[Film/DemolitionMan Demolition Man]]'' that follows Sandra Bullock's character Lenina Huxley, which Bullock's character Ashburn is an {{Expy}} of. Both Bullock's characters are ByTheBookCop characters who were raised in a GoshDarnItToHeck environment before venturing into the CowboyCop territory under influence of their partners (Spartan in ''Demolition Man'' and Mullins in this film). When Ashburn goes into her ClusterFBomb, Bullock's character used it awkwardly much like Huxley's use of swearing (who at one instance praised Spartan for kicking ass by saying he "licked ass"). The only difference between Bullock's characters Huxley and Ashburn is while Huxley was willing to venture out of her GoshDarnItToHeck / ByTheBookCop zone in favor of Spartan's CowboyCop lifestyle that she was always fascinated by before his arrival, Ashburn, in contrast, in this film is initially unwilling and reluctant to leave her wholesome comfort zone until Mullins convinced her to do so in order to be an effective cop.

* AwesomeMusic: Music/{{Kimbra}}'s "Come Into My Head" playing over the end credits

* LesYay: Mullins and Ashburn most definitely
** PlayedForLaughs when Mullins and Ashburn are slow dancing though that could be because they were drunk.
* [[HeReallyCanAct She Can Really Act]]: Usually Melissa [=McCarthy=] gets a lot of flack by some reviewers/fans for being the "the same fat, obnoxious comedian" in her films, but this one really proved she can pull off some drama.

* AcceptableTargets: Aside from drug dealers and murderers there's misogyinists, unfaithful husbands, guys that harrass women in bars etc. This fits very well with the whole "strong women kicking ass" theme the movie has going on.

* JerkassWoobie: Mullins: She's rude, violent, and very snarky to everyone around her, but when you realize her cold demeanor is caused by the mistreatment her family gives her for [[spoiler: turning her brother in for drugs]], despite the fact [[spoiler: her brother ''understands why she did so'']].

** They also call people out who use the "are you racist" card to get out of trouble. Those who deserve it get trouble, those who don't are left in peace.

* MemeticMutation: Mullins throwing that phone book at Julian is very popular in fandoms of books turned movies, usually with a "READ THE BOOK!" caption to it.

* MarySue[=/=]JerkSue: Mullins despite being a absolute jerk to Ashburn, criticizing her at any given point. And yet, she is always perceived as right and is later idolized at the end of the film.
** Although she has her JerkWithAHeartOfGold moments.
** Ashburn was never really good with people in the first place and Mullins is one of her only friends. Also, besides a handful of people, there are a lot of people who don't like Mullins and her attitude throughout the movie.

* AwesomeMusic: {{Kimbra}}'s "Come Into My Head" playing over the end credits

* SpiritualLicensee: This film can be considered an unofficial spin-off of ''[[Film/DemolitionMan Demolition Man]]'' that follows Sandra Bullock's character Lenina Huxley, which Bullock's character Ashburn is an {{Expy}} of. Both Bullock's characters are ByTheBookCop characters who were raised in a GoshDarnItToHeck environment before venturing into the CowboyCop territory by their partners (Spartan in ''Demolition Man'' and Mullins in this film). When Ashburn goes into her ClusterFBomb, Bullock's character used it awkwardly much like Huxley's use of swearing (who at one instance praised Spartan for kicking ass by saying he "licked ass"). The only difference between Bullock's characters Huxley and Ashburn while Huxley was willing to venture out of her GoshDarnItToHeck/ByTheBookCop zone in favor of Spartan's CowboyCop lifestyle that she was also fascinated by before his arrival, Ashburn, in contrast, in this film is initially unwilling and reluctant to leave her wholesome comfort zone until Mullins convinced her so in order to be an effective cop.

* {{Squick}}: The [[WorstAid failed attempt at a tracheotomy]], at least for those who are AfraidOfBlood.

** Although she has her JerkWithAHeartofGold moments.

* MarySue[=/=]JerkSue: Ashburn despite being a absolute jerk to Mullins, criticizing her at any given point. And yet, she is always perceived as right and is later idolized at the end of the film.

* MarySue[=/=]JerkSue: Ashburn despite being a absolute jerk to Mullins, criticizing her at any given point. And yet, she is always perceived as right and is later idolized at the end of the film.

* AwesomeMusic: Kimbra's "Come Into My Head" playing over the end credits