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Red Heat - Underrated Buddy Cop Action? Stallone Could NEVER.

Okay, so I was rewatching "Red Heat" last night (yeah, the Schwarzenegger/Belushi one), and I gotta say, it still holds up! I know it's not, like, a perfect movie, but for pure 80s action cheese with some surprisingly solid practical stunts, it's right up there. Plus, it's directed by Walter Hill, guy knows action. Who here remembers Walter Hill?! What really struck me this time was the sheer commitment Arnold has to playing a Russian cop. Like, the accent is thick, sure, but he's physically imposing and that deadpan delivery sells it. And Belushi, man, he's peak Belushi. Comedic timing is on point. The bus chase scene is great, and I'm willing to bet half the stuff they did in that thing was real. No CGI here, people!! But here's my question: Does anyone else think this movie is kind of a forgotten gem? Everyone talks about "Lethal Weapon" or "48 Hrs", but "Red Heat" just feels... different. It's got this weird, almost surreal quality to it, especially with the whole Russian mob angle and the Chicago setting. Plus, Arnold's character is a legit badass, not just a wisecracking action hero, he's scary believable. What are y'alls favorite moments from this movie? Seriously, Stallone could NEVER have pulled off what Arnold did in this movie. He'd be yelling and sweating. Arnold is cold hard, brutal force. Agree or disagree?!

mikecinema
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