A spectacular film about the people behind the drama

Rating: 10/10 (2 September 2002)

While most movies are too concerned with the crime than the criminals, Heat shows you humanity in the style of Thomas Harris (esp. Red Dragon). They're not just faceless evil, but people. Bob Deniro is fantastic as the leader of a group preparing for another heist, while Al Pacino is the cop in charge of apprehending him. An excellent cast including Tom Sizemore, Amy Brenneman, Val Kilmer, Ted Levine, Jon Voight, Ashley Judd, Tom Noonan, and young Natalie Portman. Every actor plays a part in this thick and tense drama, and all do it exceptionally. Michael Mann has more than proven himself as a director with this film. The hauntingly beautiful score just adds to the tone of this great film. Set aside a good 3 hours to watch it.