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Heat review
Posted : 1 month ago on 4 October 2009 11:19
(A review of Heat)A master piece. Amazing and so well made. A semi-classic I only saw because of Natalie Portman but I couldn't be more in love for the movie. The best action movie I ever saw.
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Hotter than hot, cooler than cool..the heat is on!
Posted : 1 year ago on 28 October 2008 12:51
(A review of Heat)''I do what I do best, I take scores. You do what you do best, try to stop guys like me.''
A Los Angeles crime saga, "Heat" focuses on the lives of two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief.
Al Pacino: Lt. Vincent Hanna
Robert De Niro: Neil McCauley
Classic Michael Mann cat and mouse drama. From a professional thief and an equally determined cop.
Pacino as the cop with more snazz than any other man, every time this guy opens his mouth with his one liners or bellows his stuff you gotta marvel and watch and De Niro as the crook is a no nonsense, intelligent, stern professional who's the perfect accompaniment to Pacino, notice a young Val Kilmer & Ashley Judd too, not to mention Jon Voight, Natalie Portman and Tom Sizemore who give rock solid performances.
A big issue when it came out relating to De niro and Pacino the rivals in Hollywood, finally on screen, finally united. Godfather 2 was their first film together but they never had screen time. Heat fulfills this wish.
The scene where they talk in the restaurant is charged, two powerful actors facing off and you can see it in their eyes alone. When they open their mouths it feeds the power, you will be blown away.
This isn't your typical action movie, what it is a tense roller coaster thrill ride that will grab you by the balls and not let go. Its got intelligence...Check! It's got a build up and some wicked action shoot out scenes...Check! It's got two of the biggest faces and supporting cast...Check!
Mix this with some brilliant music and background noises especially the bit at the Bank and the car driving/chases scenes, and you have a firecracker without even taking a breath.
The witty dialogue will have you in stitches of laughter:
''Why'd I get mixed up with that bitch?''
Cause she's got a great ass... and you got your head all the way up it! Ferocious, aren't I? When I think of asses, a woman's ass, something comes out of me.''
Michael Mann's Heat and recently Miami Vice ooze his style and charisma. Quality film, also look out for the blue scene too, true Mann style.
The final scene is so powerful with the two men tightly gripping each others hand, respecting each other, two giant's, two lions of men concluding an epic chase, one that shows them as equals.
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Heat
Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago on 13 June 2008 10:33
(A review of Heat)"You know, we are sitting here, you and I, like a couple of regular fellas. You do what you do, and I do what I gotta do. And now that we've been face to face, if I'm there and I gotta put you away, I won't like it. But I tell you, if it's between you and some poor bastard whose wife you're gonna turn into a widow, brother, you are going down."
Heat was an outstanding and enthralling film that delivers emotions that continue to intrigue the viewer long after the film comes to its final conclusion. It is a rare film that should not be missed for any occasion; exciting and compelling from the moment it begins.
Robert De Niro is Neil McCauley, an expert in his area. He happens to be a thief and an exceptional one too. He finds himself and his crew being chased down by Detective Vincent Hanna, a man who seems to stop at nothing to put his city out of danger. Both criminal and detective have their own glitches in their personal lives, and we go deeper into these as we explore both of their lives and ways of living. Eventually these two will come face to face and have to make decisions that will change the course of their lives, and experience things that make it clear that it's a challenge between masterminds of the opposite sides of the law.
Heat exceeds all expectations for its genre. It soon becomes an exhilarating and fast paced thrill ride, but manages to keep other aspects as key parts of the plot itself. As well as being an action thriller, elements of drama, mystery & romance come across strongly. Heck, there's even some light humor numerous times. This makes Heat the type of film any movie lover would enjoy, and surely any fan of Michael Mann would have to be impressed for several different reasons.
For starters, Michael Mann has talent behind the camera that very few others can match. His ability to make the viewer this captivated and compelled to the plot and characters is simply extraordinary. Not only has he directed Heat, but he has also used his ability to create and write the story itself, which can't be given any rank lower than magnificent. It's rare for a film to leave me this connected to the plot and literally on the edge of my seat for almost its entire length. Even if Heat isn't delivering a full on action scene with loads of guns and exhilarating moments, it can still leave the viewer on the edge of their seat in astonishment of the drama and gripping story that this film delivers. Even the score adds entirety to the atmosphere when it is most needed. For the most part of Heat though, the atmosphere comes simply from the stunning imagery and cinematography. Even just the element used within silence creates the full scene, which is visually amazing to watch.
Even just the cast in itself is more than enough reason to see Heat. With an all-star cast that give strong and powerful performances, the acting talent in heat comes just as brilliant as the other elements. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are the two responsible for the leading roles. Just as expected, they give breathtaking performances that give the whole movie even more reason to be impressive and unforgettable. Both Pacino and De Niro were equally remarkable and incredible to watch. Val Kilmer also gave striking and alluring performance, showing emotions outstandingly well. Jon Voight was also exceptional for his supporting role, adding to riveting atmosphere.
Overall Heat was a movie that I am thrilled to have finally seen, and in awe of its tremendous ability to keep the viewer entertained and compelled for its entire length. This crime drama is thrilling and powerful, and should satisfy any viewer.
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Michael Mann's finest hour
Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago on 21 April 2008 06:45
(A review of Heat)"He knew the risks, he didn't have to be there. It rains... you get wet."
Heat is an absolutely stunning film; this epic, brilliant crime drama is unmissable and unforgettable.
Many will lose interest due to the film's length, but I found the film essentially perfect despite the running time.
First of all, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in the same movie. These are two of the best actors on the planet, and both are in top form. The script (written by director Mann) is nothing short of remarkable. The dialogue is always witty, realistic, and is never contrived. The actors further cement this realism in an amazing way.
Mann's direction for every second of the movie was stunning. The way Mann approached this movie was destined to equal excellence. First of all, he penned the damn fine screenplay himself and thus knew what he wanted on screen. Second, he employed incredible cinematographic techniques to achieve his vision. And finally, he knew what actors he wanted and was not going to stop until the result is exactly the way he wants it. Even a dialogue scene between De Niro and Pacino can sustain interest in the viewer without showing any action.
Neil McCauley (De Niro) is a thief who indulges in precision jobs along with his team of professionals. After the robbery of an armoured car, the police are now investigating. Vincent Hanna (Pacino) leads the investigation. Hanna is a master at his profession, and McCauley is at the peak of his.
This epic crime film then becomes a game of cat-and-mouse as Hanna works to bring McCauley to justice. In amidst this, we have plenty of time for a character study as Mann digs in-depth into the private lives of the protagonists.
And of course, the occasional action scene is both spectacular and incredibly violent at times. The action scenes are crafted to perfection, with cinematography that blew me away.
De Niro and Pacino share very little screen time together, but when those two are in a scene together the results are unbeatable. The memorable scene at the diner between De Niro and Pacino is something we rarely ever see in a movie - great script, great direction, great performances. And the final showdown isn't your usual "good guy/bad guy" showdown but something a lot deeper.
The highlights of the movie include magnificent cinematic techniques during the few action scenes, and the wonderful performances from everyone in the cast.
Michael Mann's Heat is absolutely unmissable. This epic crime story is most definitely one of the best movies ever made. If you have not yet seen it, I urge you to get a copy of this film in your hands immediately.
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Heat review
Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago on 6 June 2007 01:43
(A review of Heat)This film is spectacular. For me, Pacino steals the show, I actually see why he gets so much adulation as an actor. De Niro just seems to coast through, being dead pan and cunning throughout.
I don't see how the ending was lame at all. It was pretty obvious what was going to happen from the outset, either Pacino would 'win' or they'd wipe each other out. Both characters were fantastic at their respective jobs, but De Niro let himself down by ignoring his own usual rules and going after that guy, despite promising he wouldn't. You knew he was doomed from then on. Contrary to being a waste, I thought the last twenty minutes were amazing, and the very final scene near the runway was just beautiful. On top of that there is the heist scene, with Mann's trademark heavy calibur machine guns going into overdrive. Another fantastic scene in a fantastic film.
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great movie stupid ending
Posted : 3 years, 8 months ago on 8 March 2006 01:04
(A review of Heat)i don't know if it is that an American made this movie, but this movie which is amazing need a different ending. the last 20 minutes are just a waste. why not let the bad guy win, or at least get away? open ending, might be french, but after setting up De Niro's character all through the movie and that this kind of lame ending is just not right.
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