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Alejandro E Seeing who is at the forefront of the cast is, in itself, an invitation wrapped in velvet paper. It is true that this crime thriller is like a dish that is cooked slowly, without the need for pyrotechnic action. And in the end, the nearly three-hour running time is well justified. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Ralph R Heat is one of those classics that still holds up perfectly on a rewatch. Michael Mann’s style is all over it, with sharp direction, big set pieces, and that sleek vibe of LA crime life. The length does feel heavy at nearly three hours, but the tension and build-up mostly carry it through. The performances are top notch, especially Pacino and De Niro, who give the movie its weight. The supporting cast pulls their part too, making every scene feel tight and purposeful. Add in crisp editing, precise pacing in the heist sequences, and beautiful cinematography, and you get why this film is so highly regarded. It’s a slow burn at times, but when the action hits, it hits hard. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Thomas S For me, the screenwriting is flawless. Archetypes, revenge, money over love, love over money — it’s all there. Still, I never fully understood why Natalie Portman’s character tried to take her own life; was it simply to illustrate the mental toll of having a bad father? Either way, give Pacino a break — the man had a long day. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Mackenzie A 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. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Kevin L So close to great. But the Mann cheese is so there at times. Like that ending, when somehow Hanna knew Macauley's every move till his last hiding spot. Best b-movie ever? The pinnacle Mann flick? Remarkable cast, right down to Portman and my one-time fellow actor in a lame Rodriguez movie, Trejo. But Rollins is lame; and Tone Loc not much better. De Niro and Pacino ball out hard. It's their vehicle really, w/ Mann at the controls as the weave their ways, criminal and lawkeeping. On the cusp of 4 stars, but 3.8 for what it is. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Gabriel H Functions as an action thriller but has such incredible dramatic depth, it’s more than a crime film but more an exploration of the human condition. You will pick up new details with every watch. Every scene feels essential and special, which for an almost three hour film says it all. One of the all time greats. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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