A great mix of style and substance

Rating: 10/10 (16 September 1999)

This is a truly great film which shows the parallels between the cops and robbers. Both are intelligent and professional. Heat shows that to achieve this level of professionalism one must sacrifice one's personal life. It is a thrill to see Pacino and De Niro acting together. The person responsible for this masterpiece is Michael Mann. He is one of the few directors today able to combine style and substance. Anyone who likes this film should check out Thief and Manhunter, two other Mann classics.