A masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2007)

12 years later, I can still watch this film and be immersed in the cinematography, plot, acting, music, urban landscape, everything. I like everything about this film. From the opening to the somber ending, Heat is a masterpiece.
The casting seems rare. There are only fine actors in the film, and no extraneous token actors thankfully. Incredible work, the likes of which Hollywood has not seen before or after (in my opinion).
From a cinematic perspective, Heat is astounding. The scene with Eady and Neil overlooking LA at night sets up their relationship beautifully. Later they are atop the hill overlooking some mountains in the dawn, pink sky. Michael Mann has a wonderful command of complex, deep relationships in fleetingly beautiful perspectives.
One of the best films of all time.