Perfection

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2004)

As we all know, a healthy budget, big name stars and a great director do not always guarantee a great movie...but every once in a while, the "stars" align properly, and a movie greater than the sum of it's parts is born..."Heat" is just such a movie. I believe this to be Deniro's finest performance to date. His juxtaposition against Pacino is magic. This is as finely crafted and executed a film as you will ever see...all the proper elements are properly in place and in the proper proportions. The one and only minor flaw is the lack of chemistry between Deniro and his love interest, but Bob isn't really much of a "ladies man" to begin with. One of the few movies where he had good chemistry with a love interest was with J. Fonda in Stanley and Iris. Anyway, the true barometer of whether the movie is good or not is- are you looking forward to seeing it again. And there is no doubt- this is an endeavor that can be viewed time and time again without ever becoming bored with it. As close to perfection as it gets! Don't forget the greatest shoot-out in movie history doesn't hurt either....