Simply Incredible

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2005)

Heat's plot can be best summarized when it is compared to a heated boxing match. There is no clear bad guy and good guy; both men certainly do not hold up to practical moral standards and both men are fighting for a justifiable cause. They are merely in a battle because they are doing what they do best; and somebody is standing in the way. And the battle is continued until a victor has been decided.
And it works beautifully. Pacino and DeNiro managed to play off each other as good as the promotions would have you think, though that should be no surprise. A huge list of credible actors add even more to the astonishing mix. Great music (especially in the credits) gave the final touch to a film that should be regarded as one of the best cops and robbers movies of all time.