..this film was too busy for me..

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 2008)

Michael Mann wrote and directed a film that must have wasted miles of film - there were so many scenes in "Heat," I could hardly watch it. So many, in fact, it was difficult to keep-up with the story. That means I shall have to watch it again.
Al Pacino's ("Lt. Han") frantic actions wore me out. De Niro's character ("McCauley") had a calming effect, but the only scene I thought was worthy of his talent was the scene in the restaurant, talking to Pacino. Kilmer's role ("chris) was excellent and insistent. Jon Voight ("Nate") did what he could with what he was given to do. It's so sad this great actor does not seem to be able to find a role to show his range of talent.
Of course, the action in the film pleased everyone who likes all that loud stuff. The special-effects were great, and the stunt-folk must have made a fortune.
I'm glad that so many people commented on "Heat." BUT, there are so many other films exactly like it, the story gets lost it all that fire-power. Perhaps I'll get more from it on the second watching. I gave it a "10" because it all came together, although it was very predictable. I liked the touch of closeness at the end......showed a touch of humaneness, even with so much violence.