Quite Possibly the Best Movie of its Genre

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2001)

OK, so I may be a little biased as this is my favourite movie, but who isn't about theirs ? Anyway, I'll start with character portrayal and representation. Michael Mann exceeded the 'blue-print' (LA Takedown), by taking the time to make you understand the logic behind the characters' actions, ranging from the 'main' ones (De Niro, Pacino) to ones that didn't have much screen-time, like Kilmer's wife and the black guy who was the bank shoot-out driver. Mann didn't need to go into so much depth with this, as the 'typical' film lasts around 2 hours, but he's not the sort of director who follows traditionalism, obviously.
And then there's the screenplay, the score, lighting, sound-effects - I could go on, but I won't. I'll let you watch it and make your own mind up.
De Niro and Kilmer in the diner still has to be one of the most memorable scenes of any film, with both of them understanding the other's actions and course of life.
Please watch it and form an opinion of your own though !