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Kauã M Having the ability to captivate you in a plot lasting almost 3 hours isn't something any movie can achieve. 'Heat' delivers everything and more, with an absurd cast, high-quality direction, and excellent screenwriting. It knows how to divide the screen between several giants of cinema without any of them seeming overshadowed. Al Pacino is perfect as always, and De Niro is simply incredible. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review Barry S. Best movie of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review Roberts T Kinda liked it — would definitely watch it again after a while. A great mid-90s action movie, and honestly, I love that it’s long! If you’re looking for something to watch over the weekend and you’re craving some intense, action-packed 2.5 hours… this is the one. The plot sets up viewers with sharp, well-crafted action scenes and does a great job introducing the antagonists — though at some point, you might even find yourself rooting for them instead of the “good guys.” Had the honor of seeing this movie for the first time, and now I’m officially on my 80s–90s–00s action movie wave! 🔥 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Jack S Most films focus on plot or characters. Heat already has fully develop personas and a believable story structure. Instead, Heat focuses on relationships. Both good guys and bad guys have families, have dinners together, have their own plans. There's a great contrast in Hanna as he'll make time for a grieving mother, but not share himself to his own wife. Mann does a wonderful job holding tight on faces to give those moments their due. I love this film more every time I watch. Heat is ****ing choice. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 Full Review Dougie C Not sure what there is to like about this movie. Maybe it just doesn't hold up a few decades later. I honestly don't understand what reality allows for the cherished restaurant scene to be remotely believable. It was also a drudgery and bore. Good luck with the viewing if its your first time. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review Kyle C Heat is one of those rare crime dramas that earns nearly every minute of its long runtime. From the opening heist to the final airport chase, it’s relentless, stylish, and deeply human. Michael Mann’s direction gives Los Angeles a gritty, lived-in texture, and the muted color grading makes everything feel hot, grimy, and tense. The shootouts are legendary for a reason, but what really makes Heat work is its emotional depth. It’s not just a cops-and-robbers story; it’s about how obsession, ambition, and violence erode love and family. Both sides of the law are trapped by the same drive that makes them great at what they do, and Mann never glamorizes it. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are magnetic. Pacino, as the relentless detective Vincent Hanna, brings a mix of manic energy and surprising humor. De Niro, as the disciplined thief Neil McCauley, is his calm, methodical counterpart. When they finally meet face to face, the tension is thick, and the mutual respect feels real. The supporting cast adds depth and heart. Small moments, like a driver trying to go straight, a wife quietly realizing what she’s lost, or Natalie Portman’s tragic subplot, make the chaos feel grounded. Even the romantic relationships have genuine chemistry, unusual for a crime film. If there’s a flaw, it’s that the story occasionally meanders and leans a bit into melodrama, especially in the middle stretch. But those detours also give space for the quieter, more human moments that make the film so memorable. In the end, Heat stands by its message: survival in this world means being able to walk away. When the final shot lands, it feels both inevitable and devastating. A brutal, elegant, and haunting film that still holds up. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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