So why did Merriman have this wife sleep with Butler’s character?
I know he wanted Butler’s phone number ... but for what reason? Just to call Butler during the robbery?
It seems the director just wanted that stare down scene in the apartment, at any cost.
I didn't take it that she was Merriman's wife. I didn't see a xxx Merriman in the cast list.
I took it she was a stripper/hooker that Merriman hired to "do as he asked."
Now, why Merriman shows up in the apartment is another question I had. It would blow any cover he had and would've made ME (as the cop) suspicious about any info the stripper gave. Also a chance for the cowboy cop to just shoot me (if I were Merriman).
So, yeah, just another plot device, of which there were many. Others have listed plot holes,with which I agree.
Overall, I'm glad I saw it. It had many good elements, but I doubt I'd watch it again. "Heat" on the other hand... I've seen at least seven times and don't plan to stop.
I guess a big difference is I liked many characters on both sides in "Heat" and liked no one in this film.