something you'll never forget

Rating: Null/10 (19 February 2002)

Extraordinary, well-crafted, brutally compelling Los Angeles crime saga from director Michael Mann. De Niro is a sharp, elusive career criminal and the ringleader of an exceptionally skilled, high-precision robbery crew; Pacino is a seasoned, supersmart homicide detective with a track record for taking down the best of the criminal underworld. Their interaction, and eventual discovery of each other's mutual skill and determination highlights this one of a kind drama, drawing the audience into a cat-and-mouse game between two equally formidable leads, each with an opposing agenda. Long but gripping every step of the way with memorable performances by the two leads and their powerful supporting cast, mesmerizing direction, and violent, in-your-face action scenes including a remarkable, one of a kind bank heist that will leave you breathless! A powerful, provocative, in-depth portrait of both sides of the law, anchored by two of the finest actors in history. A must-see. ****