An LA Crime Epic

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2018)

Michael Mann's Heat is quite possibly one of the BEST crime dramas in cinematic history. Mann puts in a lot of work to make this film feel authentic and real, while also telling a compelling story. Showing the unique contrast AND similarities of the lives of cops and criminals. The writing also does a fantastic job of fleshing out the main characters, almost to the point where you want to see BOTH sides succeed. Heat's gritty, realistic feel comes mostly from fantastic use of location in the city of Los Angeles and immaculate sound design that still blows me away today. It's a truly tansportive movie that tosses you right in the middle of the action, and it's absolutely riveting. The action sequences in Heat are filled with both tension and raw fiery that will give you goose bumps and make you feel anxious at the same time, which makes Heat one of the most entertaining movies you will ever see. A modern masterpiece that i watch at least twice a year. Highly recommend