Review of Heat (1995) by Maximiliano D — 14 Jun 2013

Awesome crime Thriller. Two of cinemas greatest talents collide on screen in Michael Mann's Heat. This is an action packed tense, crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. One thing that Michael Mann has going for him in this film is a terrific cast that deliver something special on screen.

Heat is no ordinary heist film, it's a sophisticated film with sharp dialogue and sharp characters. Its strong story line only adds to its sophistication. Heat is one of the best films of its kind, no other heist film has come close to this action packed roller coaster ride.

The scenes with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino electrify each scenes there in. Heat is a stunning crime epic. A jaw dropping masterpiece. This film is a grand film with a simple plot. Michael Mann has done a terrific job with elevating the traditional cops and robbers heist films.

This film is something else. The raid on the bank halfway through the film and ensuing shootout in downtown L.A showcases my point perfectly. The thing that elevates this film to epic stature is its impressive cast of actors who are able to turn a somewhat simple story into something grand.

Obviously, the most thrilling scenes are the ones with Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro going head to head. The combination of thrills, action, drama and suspense breaks new ground in the crime genre. Both main characters have really good motives, they do what what they do best.

This is is a film filled with tension and as the Heat turns up, you stay glued to your tv set to know what will happen next. Heat is one of Michael Mann's greatest achievements as a director and I personally think he's very underrated as a true talent in the Crime genre of films.

Heat is a well directed and plotted film that is definitely one of the greatest heist films ever made. This is definitely Michael Mann's finest film. No other Heist film has come close to Heat. This is definitely a classic in the crime genre.