Great crime thriller with outstanding cast

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2000)

Although it is a little long, Heat has all the elements of a big box-office hit. There is a top director (Michael Mann) leading a very talented cast in an exciting, fast-paced thriller with lots of action. I am stunned that this movie wasn't a huge hit.
Heat features Robert De Niro as Neil Macauley, the leader of a band of thieves which includes Val Kilmer and Tom Sizemore. Al Pacino, in one of his best roles, is Vincent Hanna, the detective looking to bring down Macauley. It is a thrill to see two screen legends together and the few scenes they share with each other are mesmerizing. John Voight, Ashley Judd and a young Natalie Portman shine in small roles.
Heat is an intelligent, exciting movie with great action sequences. It is another gem from the under-appreciated Mann.