Midway through Michael Manns’ superb crime thriller, career criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) shares a coffee in an LA diner with Robbery-homicide detective Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and tells him “I do what I do best, take scores. You do what you do best, try to stop guys like me”. The scene is of course notable for the first on-screen appearance of the two Hollywood heavyweights together but significant also for the exchange of dialogue that gives us a deeper insight into the ruthless determination of the two antagonists. ‘Heat’ is beautifully filmed and heavy on style but scratch the surface and there is much more here than expertly choreographed bank heists and shoot outs in downtown Los Angeles. The characters, their relationships and the lives they lead give Mann’s film a far greater emotional impact and substance than you would expect in most crime dramas. Hannas third marriage is collapsing, his attention barely focused on anything other than police work. McCauley has a personal life that is virtually non-existent, his code being “Don’t let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner”, a philosophy that is later tested when he meets and falls in love with Eady (Amy Brenneman). Hanna and his LAPD team have McCauley and his crew under constant surveillance after an armoured car robbery ends in some unplanned fatalities. McCauley knows this and the inevitable game of cat and mouse develops with both sides trying to outdo the other and second guess their next move. McCauleys next move is, it turns out, one last major bank heist before he retires. The robbery itself and the subsequent gun battle on the LA streets are brilliantly staged. Mann’s meticulous approach included bringing in British ex SAS sergeant Andy McNab to give the actors weapons training. ‘Heat’ was a game changer in how to make a modern crime film. With the two main leads at the top of their game and an excellent supporting cast including Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, Ashley Judd and Diane Venora, this is a near flawless piece of filmmaking. Perhaps the most telling evidence of how Mann crafted a modern classic is best told in his own words: "This is based on observations. This is based on people I have met, people I've known, people I've sat with and talked to. Thieves, cops, killers. It's not derived from other cinema, it's based on research”.

Michael Mann ofrece uno de los mayores regalos que un director ha dado al cine: un thriller de acción atípico que reúne a dos gigantes como Pacino y De Niro en un duelo inolvidable. Heat es mucho más que una película de disparos y venganza; es un retrato implacable sobre cómo nuestras decisiones, carácter y actitudes pueden marcarnos sin que meditemos realmente sus consecuencias. Un clásico moderno que trasciende su género y sigue resonando con fuerza.

Out of this world casting and acting, incredible film making and action. Best of the best! Praying the sequel comes in 2026!

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino deliver master class performances in this intense, wild, and unpredictable adrenaline rush. Based on what I saw out there, it’s no wonder why HEAT is so good. I think it’s basically thanks to the action sequences and the gunfights.

Cannot wait for the sequel!!

A masterclas, not just on heist movies, but of fillmaking

Too many sub plots and bad lines, and way too long. Great cast, terrible script, melodramatic music and Cecil B. DeMille-type directing.

This film was so accurate in guns that it got used in marine training lol

The best heist film ever made. Michael Mann's crime drama Heat (1995) is a blistering heist film filled with thoughtful character introductions and development, a shocking robbery, a tense heist, a exciting shootout, and a gripping finale. Heat has been endlessly ripped off, but never surpassed or matched. Heat has clearly inspired probably every crime film after it as its effect is constantly felt. From the deep character study of its complex criminal and police characters to its brutal shootout and intricate heist. Heat is an all time great whose impact continues to be felt today. Heat is Michael Mann taking everything he learned as a director from Thief and Manhunter and elevating into this masterpiece of criminal masterminds and police ingenuity. Mann slowly makes you care about each character on both sides of the law, then takes them away from you one by one. the truck robbery is so shocking and cool that you are immediately engrossed by Heat's ambitious criminality and masterful direction. Mann keeps you right with the gang during the shootout in a hail of bullets like no other. I do not know what exactly is so perfect about the bank shootout, but it works on every level. The sudden tragedy, the human casualties, the loud gunfire, the endless stream of machine gun fire, or the constant chase aspect all culminate in an exhilarating and frightening shootout like I have never seen topped in any other film. Mann tops himself within Heat with his airport finale with a gripping chase that leads into a film noir shootout under the night sky. Heat is simply immaculately directed by Michael Mann. Robert De Niro is awesome as Neil, a criminal mastermind, who think of everything beforehand with devastating results. Together with a hyper focused Al Pacino as police homicide detective Vincent, they capture Heat's justice dynamic with a sympathetic viewpoint into each side of the law. They are both cool and hilarious at several points in Heat, especially their coffee chat in a restaurant and the airport finale. They represent a hero hellbent on ending a crime spree while struggling to maintain his marriage in Pacino's Vincent and a villain gouging out the heart of morality while trying to find genuine love in De Niro's Neil. De Niro desperately wants out and a new life with Amy Brenneman's kindly, yet naive Eade, while Pacino's Vincent wants a fresh start with his wife Justine, played by the fierce and direct Diane Venora. The duality of Pacino and De Niro's roles is fascinating unto itself in Heat. Heat is some of De Niro and Pacino's finest character acting. Val Kilmer is a rush of energy as he guns down men from afar with unbelievable results. Kilmer's carnage in Heat is just unreal and has to be seen to be believed. Kilmer's Chris even gets a sympathetic side as his marriage has fallen apart like Pacino's character Vincent's own predicament. Alongside the lovely Ashley Judd as the fed up Charlene, Val Kilmer gives a strong heart to an adrenaline rush of a villain. Likewise, Tom Sizemore's blackhearted Michael is a likable family man and another professional seeking a thrilling heist to sate his criminal urges even at the cost of the innocent. Similarly, Kevin Gage is unforgettable as the repulsive monster Waingro. You will feel unsettled at the very least by Waingro's presence. Jon Voight is solid and intriguing as Neil's mysterious contact Nate. Natalie Portman is devastating and adorable in Heat as Pacino's step-daughter Lauren. Wes Studi has a supporting role as one of Pacino's steadfast cops Casals like Ted Levine's Bosko. I really liked Tom Noonan's short cameo as Kelson. Dennis Haysbert, Hank Azaria, William Fichtner, Henry Rollins, Susan Traylor, and Danny Trejo all have neat smaller roles too in Heat. Overall, Heat's cast is outstanding and fun. Elliot Goldenthal's score is a dreamy musical accompaniment to the dark L.A. nighttime backdrop. Heat is full of dimly lit rooms and carefully silhouetted figures. Goldenthal's premier moment is in the finale as he scores a beautiful piece while Pacino looks distant in the airport's fields against the bleak sky. Dante Spinotti's cinematography beautiful represents L.A. nightlife with piercing imagery and mesmerizing shots. Every shot of a face or gun feels deliberate and worthwhile. Heat is just a masterful display of filmmaking all around. In all, Heat is a must see film for Michael Mann's ambitious and epic direction with a ton of immaculate cogs in the corrupt clockwork of Heat.

Incredible. Great cinematography, tension, pace and faultless performances from three *greats* Pacino, DeNiro and Kilmer.

There is some great action and the scenes are filled in a memorable way, but there is bunch of stuff that makes this movie fall apart for me. Pacino is cringey in a lot scenes, Deniro's character is built up as one thing and then does a 180 at the end, and the iconic diner scene comes about in the most absurd way possible. It seems like Mann came up with a collection of cool scenes, and then he tried to write a plot to hook them together later.

HEAT is a masterpiece of crime cinema, centered on the electrifying rivalry between Robert De Niro (a career thief) and Al Pacino (detective). The 1995 film marks the first time these two acting legends share the screen together, and it's absolutely worth watching.

Mann being the master of this type of game, you know what to expect. The best. The whole character cast is truly spectacular. Great cinematography, exquisite writing and execution of whole production. Truly compelling and action packed. Great stuff

A solid rewatch, though too long and overstuffed.

Heat is an outstanding movie (that was unjustly robbed of the 50 Oscars it deserved) that I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of action thrillers, Pacino, De Niro, or all three. Thank you. God bless you, and stay safe.

One of the greatest shootouts and bank robbery movies of all time, watch it and you will NOT be disappointed

Robert DeNiro has been one of my favorite actors for many years, and this movie did NOT disappoint. For me, it was fast-paced, even though some other people I’ve talked to said it was slow going at first. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino together are a great team, and I liked DeNiro’s crew in the film (Danny Trejo and Val Kilmer are the best). I would definitely recommend this one if you like action and some high-paced scenes.

A great crime drama with superb acting.

I watched the 'Director's Definitive Edition', where Michael Mann took another look and deleted eight(!) words from the soundtrack. Now his 170-minute monster is finally perfect... or is it? If you like boredom, you've definitely found a masterpiece here. The film starts off really promisingly: the robbery of the armored car, the music by Elliot Goldenthal and the images from L.A. are really great. The idea of ​​developing a cat-and-mouse game between a gangster (De Niro) and a hardened investigator (Pacino) also sounds good on paper. But Mann quickly loses focus and indulges in endless banal dialogues full of clichéd characters and some really bad acting (+ some horrible green screen). I couldn't connect with the characters enough to be able to get involved in the multifaceted narrative. I have seen everything that is told here in a more focused, exciting and believable way elsewhere. Pacino chews up every scene, but still makes it entertaining; in contrast to De Niro, who plays his gangster so reservedly and coolly (his scenes in the house are very reminiscent of "Manhunter") that my eyes sometimes closed. The quality of the images also varies greatly: from beautiful to 90s 온라인카지노추천 movie level to ugly. The sound design in the action scenes is great, yes, but the sound quality and the mix as a whole are disappointing. Nevertheless, I would like to recommend the film - or at least parts of it - with reservations: When there is some movement in this boring parade, "Heat" is terrific. The bank robbery with shootout is rightly one of the best action scenes in American cinema, and the finale at the airport also manages to build up tension. And most of the time the film looks really fantastic, especially the lighting. And here are the top 3 moments from "Heat": - Al Pacino talks about asses - Al Pacino beats up a 온라인카지노추천 and kicks it out of the car - the bank robbery

Meh. Quality actors wasted on an uninspiring and predictable script. I really tried to suspend rational thought and enjoy, but the over the top street shootout and the classic foot chase on the airport tarmac were just too much.