Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are finally together on screen in this riveting story about an intense rivalry between expert thief Neil McCauley (De Niro) and volatile cop Vincent... more
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Advantages: De Niro and Pacino together Disadvantages: would have liked more focus on the main characters
...in mind I do think Heat is one of the best action crime dramas I have ever scene. I am never bored watching it, and have completely lost count how many times I have indeed watched it. I may have wanted more focus on the main characters, but Michael Mann's directing never the less was superb in this, making an audience glued for three hours is not an easy task, which in my views Mann successfully did with this film. Although Braveheart was the movie ... ...the shelf, I think Heat was the best movie of that year. --------------------------------------------
My Thoughts on the Characters
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The roles of the characters were picked perfectly. I could never pick a favourite out of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, they both bring so many talents to any part they pick to play, but undoubtedly in this movie you could not imagine the characters the other way round. ...
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Advantages: All round brilliance. Disadvantages: Hard to decide who is better actor DeNiro or Pacino
...No offence intended, but if you are among the countless scores of people who consider themselves film aficionados, and yet you still need to read this to decide whether or not to buy this DVD, well then you are probably a cinematic layman.
Heat is lauded by critics and fans alike, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe Heat as one of the best crime films ever made. It is easily Michael Mann’s best film and if you’re a fan of his work then this will clearly be for you. But if you happen to dislike his films you will surely find something in Heat to make you reconsider. It is Michael Mann's masterpiece. It comes before 'Collateral' and 'Miami Vice' and is outclasses them both on all counts
It takes the age old story of the veteran cop stalking the career criminal, and expands it beyond the very outer reaches of even the best...
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Advantages: Perfect Casting, Story, Action, directing - the list goes on forever! Disadvantages: None what so ever - although at present, there are no DVD extras.
...you gripped and THE BEST bank heist you will ever see!
You can watch Heat more than once, still receiving the same thrills from the same scenes. The camera angles were perfect and the special effects were impressive.
A good, good film, having it on DVD is perfect, with the picture and sound quality at a good standard. Although if you were planning to purchase it soon on DVD, I would advise you wait a couple of months, as ‘Heat – specialedition’ will be out shortly.
About the Movie (Some plot points may be revealed).
Heat could lightly be described as a film about 2 lives on opposite sides of the law. One an ‘LA’ cop, Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and the other an expert thief, Neil McCauley (De Niro). The film is about McCauley and his gang planning to pull off one big bank robbery to enable them to settle down for good...
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Advantages: 16 Discs of uncut wrestling action Disadvantages: Non
...If you enjoyed the ppvs of 2004 this DVD box set is the perfect thing for you as it contains all 14 events of the year in there entirity over 16 discs including the 3 disc edition of wrestlemania 21 near enough every disc has special features on it from bonus matches before the event that aired on heat,promotional trailers & many more so if you want to relive 2004 make sure that you purchase this box set as it contains hours of action packed WWE entertainment.
Some of the great matches included in the set are:
Chris Benoit vs Triple H vs Shawn Micheals at Wrestlemania for the World Heavyweight Championship
Brock Lesnar vs Eddie Gurrereo at No Way Out for the WWE Championship
Also there is the great Royal Rumble match that featured Chris Benoit & 29 of the WWEs finest superstars....
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Actor(s): Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Jon Voight, Val Kilmer, Natalie Portman, Natalie Portman
Director(s): Michael Mann
Genre: Thriller & Mystery - Thriller
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 1995
Running Time: 2 hours 44 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: A tense cop thriller in which a messed-up but keen LAPD homicide detective Vincent Hanna, battles wits with Neil McCauley, a deadly and elusive criminal.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 25/04/2005
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: D 028919
Barcode: 7321900289191
Screenwriter: Michael Mann
Creator: Michael Mann
Executive Producer: Michael Mann
Producer: Michael Mann
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are finally together on screen in this riveting story about an intense rivalry between expert thief Neil McCauley (De Niro) and volatile cop Vincent Hanna (Pacino). McCauley will stop at nothing to do what he does best and neither will Hanna, even though it means destroying everything around them, including the people they love. With a solid supporting cast that includes Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Ashley Judd, and Natalie Portman, HEAT is a truly epic crime story.
Technical information
Special Features: Commentary By Writer And Director Michael Mann, Three Theatrical Trailers, Eleven Additional Scenes, Return To The Scene Of The Crime, Pacino And De Niro The Conversation, The Making Of Heat True Crime, The Making Of Heat Crime Stories, The Making Of Heat Into The Fire
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen
Sound: Doby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Dubbing Sound: Doby Digital 5.1 Surround English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
Professional reviews
Review: Awesome. Truly epic. A Masterpiece. (Time Magazine, )
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