Heat

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Heat

R

Released Dec 15, 1995

2h 50m

Crime

Drama

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Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

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Critics Consensus

Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre.

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Geoff Brown

Times (UK)

Stripped to its bones, Heat may sound trite. But Mann puts so much flesh on his characters that you never feel hungry.

Dec 21, 2023

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Jonathan Romney

Guardian

Like Kubrick, Mann takes a genre premise that seems like no big deal, and expands it into a cosmos of its own. Heat might simply be the most spectacular B-movie ever made, but that’s impressive enough.

Dec 21, 2023

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Dream match-ups on paper don't always succeed on the screen -- like twin fires fighting for oxygen, will they merely cancel each other out? Hardly. This is one titanic clash that actually lives up to the billing.

Dec 21, 2023

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Mike Davies

Birmingham Post

Heat is a giant of a film, a god among American crime thrillers… Masterpiece is an overused term. Here it barely comes close.

Dec 21, 2023

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Tom Long

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Mann has produced the best crime epic since Goodfellas and one of the best films of the year, an absolute must-see for anyone who likes good (heck, great) acting and modern cinema.

Rated: A

Dec 21, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film with so many possibilities that it ends up as split cake between Bob and Val. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 21, 2023

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Grant K

86% is a travesty. The whole movie is compelling, rich and moving. It’s the best ‘man movie’ ever (and that is a pun).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Ian F

If someone thinks this movie is less than 5 stars, I don't think I could talk to them very long. One of the most rewatchable movies ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Michael C

Three decades after its initial theatrical release, "Heat" remains one of the greatest crime thrillers ever made. There are many reasons why this film has stood the test of time. I will start with the obvious. Academy Award winners Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro are nothing short of phenomenal in their respective roles. I guess this review would not be complete without mentioning the excellent diner scene. Al Pacino writes in his 2024 autobiography "Sonny Boy" that the scene was not rehearsed at DeNiro's request. DeNiro felt doing the scene unrehearsed would add to its authenticity. I guess it is safe to say DeNiro was correct. It is also important to mention the supporting cast as well. Val Kilmer gives his best performance since "Tombstone" as DeNiro's right hand man. He may seem quiet and soft spoken, but when necessary he can be a deadly shot. Another reason why "Heat" works so well is because the script and storyline are so well done and believable. Seeing DeNiro's team prepare for heists and discuss their plans seems very believable and does not come across as a way to pad the run time. It is also not the least bit boring. The scene where DeNiro and his team lure out Pacino's squad was a clever twist and very plausible. The best way to end this review is to mention the excellent ending scene. Watching the movie again recently, I almost forgot how it ended. It is that compelling. "Heat" is just a great movie from start to finish. If you have not seen the movie, I cannot say enough you should as soon as possible. You will not be disappointed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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patrick l

most enjoyable movie. De Nireo steals the show. I find Al Pacino a bit wooden at times. When he starts screaming and shouting he is just not convincing. He done similar in " The Irishman ".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Albert W

Well done! Enjoyed it quite a bit... especially watching Pacino and De Niro. Al is a great name, BTW!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Nickolas F

Movie makes you attracted to a certain character that you want to win but the bad guy never wins. Would’ve been a better ending if the opposite happened. 2/5.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Synopsis

Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

Director: Michael Mann
Producer: Art Linson, Michael Mann
Screenwriter: Michael Mann
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: New Regency Productions, Forward Pass, Regency Enterprises, Warner Brothers
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $66.2M
Runtime: 2h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround, Mono

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