A Duel of Titans in One Great Movie of the 1990's

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2003)

Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is a lonely and sophisticated thief and leader of a gang composed by Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore) and Trejo (Danny Trejo). They and their families are also close friends. Is the heist of an armored car, the outsider bandit Waingro (Kevin Gage) participates and he unnecessarily executes the guards. Neil decides to eliminate the killer, who escapes due to an incident. Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) is a dedicated detective from LAPD, having personal problems with his wife and her teenager daughter. Vincent chases Neil, trying to arrest him.
This Michael Mann's movie is one of the best of the 1990's. There are many very well developed and important characters, many action, drama, betrayal, shooting and a great duel between two titans: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The story is long, but the viewer does not get tired. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Fogo Contra Fogo" ("Fire Against Fire")