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Ain't a hard time been invented that I can't handle

Advantages: Acting, directing, camera, special effects
Disadvantages: Nothing

...good as Heat and everything was expecting it to be, because, to be honest, Heat is a brilliant film, one that is worth wtatching over and over again. The DVD is available from amazon.co.uk for £4.38. It's a bargain at that price in my opinion. Recommended. ...

pmcds 01.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Heat (DVD)

A dated thriller

Advantages: Good storyline
Disadvantages: Bad acting, dull

...stand the test of time… FX unfortunately isn’t one of them. The DVD is currently available from play.com for £399, a cheap enough price but if you’re looking for a gripping thriller then I would recommend looking elsewhere. The only special feature included on the DVD is the theatrical trailer, one more thing that lets the film down. ...

Great_reviewer07 05.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of FX - Murder By Illusion (DVD)

Gere can't protect his women

Advantages: One of the most underrated action films, Gere suprisingly good, Willis in a class of his own
Disadvantages: The finale was a bit of a let down, way too many action film cliches, a few plot holes, Jack Black

...Forsyth's thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' a while back, I was keen to see a modern take on the story that was expertly constructed. Bruce Willis shines as an assassin much in a similar fashion to ‘Lucky number slevin’. Richard Gere’s performance does let down some key moments at times, and you have to question the need for the characters involvement in the film, his past is shady and his role in pursuing the Jackal clumsy and unprepared, however ...
...an element of humor to the story. On the plus side the film is an actual masterpiece when compared to the book as a modern take, the targets are changed, the weaponry, gadgets etc. The soundtrack is spot on and the story taking place across several lovely backdrops. Directors: Michael Caton-Jones Cast: Bruce Willis, Richard Gere Running Time: 124 mins Genre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 9 January 1998 (UK) Rating: 18 ...

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Review of The Jackal (DVD)

Two Acting Greats turn up the 'Heat'

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 -------------------------------------------- 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. ...

dempsey_review 13.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Heat (Special Edition) (DVD)

Heat

Advantages: All round brilliance.
Disadvantages: Hard to decide who is better actor DeNiro or Pacino

...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 ...
...age old story of the veteran cop stalking the career criminal, and expands it beyond the very outer reaches of even the best heist film. It leaves even the most slick and accomplished thrillers dead in the water. Lieutenant detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) from L.A’s Robbery Homicide Division, is put onto the trail of a heavily armed and highly professional team of armed robbers, after they knock over (literally) an armoured car. The team are ...

mjh1987 12.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Heat (Special Edition) (DVD)