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Heat

1995
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 50m
A Los Angeles crime saga, "Heat" focuses on the lives of two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief.(imdb)
Directed by:
Michael Mann Michael Mann
Written by:
Michael Mann Michael Mann
Starring:
Dennis Haysbert Dennis Haysbert Robert De Niro Robert De Niro William Fichtner William Fichtner Val Kilmer Val Kilmer Jon Voight Jon Voight Al Pacino Al Pacino Natalie Portman Natalie Portman Danny Trejo Danny Trejo Tom Sizemore Tom Sizemore Ashley Judd Ashley Judd Mykelti Williamson Mykelti Williamson Diane Venora Diane Venora
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Spanish
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Heat

1995
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 50m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 07 Sep 2023
95
91st
Slick movie.
Rated 07 Sep 2023
tonydaltonydal
Rated 24 Sep 2007
55
17th
Too long. And Pacino hams it up every which way (as he will do from time to time). DeNiro is suitably DeNiro-esque, but...the scene in the coffee shop where they confront each other played like two legends appearing on the same talk show. The whole thing looked like some prank.
Rated 24 Sep 2007
eric_wkEric WK
Rated 16 Jun 2009
85
81st
Gritty and ruthless action coupled with a poignant study of how man's life can be consumed by his work, his duty, and/or his principles, and how that affects the people he loves. All of the characters are rich and compelling, and they're played by a fantastic group of actors. I loved the way Mann photographed L.A. in "Collateral" and likewise here. All in all, one of the most satisfying crime/action films I've seen.
Rated 16 Jun 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 05 Apr 2015
93
93rd
There are some highly implausible contrivances (the diner meet-up between the 2 stars; Brenneman's decision 2 stay) & for some the idea of exploring the inner lives of criminals may feel incongruous, but for fans of character-driven drama (especially watching 2 legitimately intelligent characters square off), unforgettable performances & killer set-pieces (heists & shootouts don't come better than this), this is arguably the greatest cops and robbers film ever made.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
98
99th
The Swiss watch of the crime genre, and it is ticking down to the climactic showdown the entire running time. It's also the best cinematic tribute to Los Angeles besides Chinatown, freeway lights barely illuminating the darkness. Heat is the pinnacle of De Niro and Pacino's late careers; after this they both have been reduced to self parody (Pacino's already begun in this film, but he's so damn entertaining). Could stand to lose the Portman subplot though.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 02 Jun 2021
100
97th
The story makes a commentary between the psychological and technical intricacies of police and robbers. The screenplay is full of grounded drama and quotable scenes. But Mann's craftsmanship builds on it via photography inspired by paintings and a great electronic soundtrack. Some say it's too long, but I'm okay as spending time with these characters is a treat. It's both a movie for guys who like movies as well as such a part of the Film Bro Canon that it influenced The Dark Knight. Classic.
Rated 02 Jun 2021
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Feb 2007
92
95th
An intelligent and very different cops and robbers film. Excellent acting from all people involved with some of the most amazing action scenes you will ever see (the street shootout remains one of the most intense gunfights I have ever seen).
Rated 24 Feb 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 26 Feb 2007
64
45th
A good action movie and not much more. It can get a little boring, a little tacky, but it's worth watching.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 22 Nov 2007
8
93rd
After decades of waiting, this epic crime thriller is best known for pairing the two actors America most wanted to see onscreen together. Yes, that's right: William Fichtner and Kevin Gage finally collide.
Rated 22 Nov 2007
derbarneyDer_Barney
Rated 18 Apr 2008
95
99th
I remember being SO excited when I heard this was getting made because I'd seen Mann's TV version of this story, "L.A. Takedown" before and loved it. And I was not disappointed. De Niro plus Pacino plus excellent gun battles plus Michael Mann's cool big-city aesthetics plus fast-paced excitement balanced against compelling human interest equals a fantastic movie.
Rated 18 Apr 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 13 Aug 2018
91
90th
Some days after work, I get off the Dash and straight down 5th in Downtown LA, precisely where the film's infamous shootout takes place, for a long walk. This time of introspection puts me right in the soul of the film - looking at the passers by, one could see a world of cutthroats and Demons, trying to survive in this Island of Lost Souls they call The City of Angels. It's a world of people denying themselves, desperately seeking connection. Everything in this film screams for connection.
Rated 13 Aug 2018
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 03 Mar 2007
5
91st
Heat explores the white-hat-vs.-black-hat old west mythos, but the romance is stripped bare, revealing cops and criminals driven by a dangerous need for adrenaline ("For me, the action is the juice") at the expense of their personal lives ("All I am is what I'm going after"). There are no heroes here, because sheer professionalism for its own sake has driven these mens' souls deep beneath the surface, with only the possibility of death to remind them of their own still-beating hearts.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 29 Aug 2013
96
90th
This was a great movie. Alike some of Mann's other movies, Heat is well acted from it's cast and had awesome directing from the start. De Niro and the rest of the cast are solid and I love Al Pacino. While it's insanely long, I liked the music score and the movie never gets boring or too slow for 171 minutes. Loved the ending. Easily some of Mann's best work.
Rated 29 Aug 2013
woozybWoozyB
Rated 14 Jun 2007
90
86th
Quite possibly the best cops and robbers picture ever.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
weafdogWeafdog
Rated 03 Aug 2008
99
99th
Michael Mann is my favorite director and this is his best film. I am a crime thriller junkie, and this is the best of the genre. The style, tone, and mood of this film and all other Mann films appeal to me immensely. Mann has borrowed from Fuller, JP Melville, and Peckinpah to great effect. DeNiro and Pacino are perhaps my favorite actors, and they are never better than this film. Soundtrack/score is off the hook. Heat has everything that I look for in a film.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 14 Aug 2012
50
36th
Frustrating, because there's an interesting character study in here somewhere. Both Pacino and De Niro offer fleeting glimpses of their obsession, their drive and their flaws, but find their characters swamped by an unwieldy runtime, ponderous pacing and a labyrinthine plot that goes off on pointless tangents way too often.
Rated 14 Aug 2012
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 04 Aug 2011
85
86th
DAT ASS
Rated 04 Aug 2011
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 14 Jul 2009
84
81st
Saw this after I was underwhelmed by Mann's "Public Enemies", just to see if his "classic" was any good - It is! Pacino as at his hammy best here (but a little TOO much at times..."GREAT ASS!") and DeNiro is great in what was his last role before trading in his career as a serious actor for that of a pandering goofball in dopey comedies. Besides the wonderfully executed action scenes, the quieter moments and bit characters elevated the material above a traditional cops 'n robbers caper.
Rated 14 Jul 2009
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 23 Apr 2010
91
97th
Mann perfected his vision of LA at night in Collateral, but this film has the benefit of being the ultimate cops-and-robbers epic. Very few crime dramas are done with this much authenticity, and never with such great pacing. Think about it, every male under the age of 35 loves this movie...and its 3 hours with one action scene. Of course, that action is terrific.
Rated 23 Apr 2010
nobambanobamba
Rated 21 Feb 2021
80
88th
So...long... The climax happens and then it's almost another movie's worth of revenge. The women are mostly uninteresting so all the scenes about the men's home life just seem so unnecessary because it doesn't affect their work or give them any different insight at work. De Niro and Pacino have good scenes. Danny Trejo and Val Kilmer have strong presences. Fav scene: bank robbery leading into improbable street shootout.
Rated 21 Feb 2021
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 06 Mar 2007
100
99th
It's rare to see characters like this portrayed so well. Rugged individualists with hard ass seriousness, valuing professionalism above all else. It reminds me of a dying/dead archetype that Americans used to demand in their leadership. I'm imagining George Washington or Andrew Jackson beating someone senseless with a hickory stick for ass kissing instead of doing the goddamn job right, and then sitting down and really enjoying this film.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 17 Mar 2011
10
1st
I played a little game with myself called "Pretend Al Pacino Isn't Famous," and discovered that he's distractingly bad and inauthentic in this movie. Hardly breaking new ground here, but it's true. Like if I were casting a fictitious movie and Al Pacino auditioned for a part with 1 line, I'd say "that guy is the worst actor ever, no way." Anyways, here's a half-assed review. I hate Heat, it's fucking dumb, I wouldn't watch it if it were a 1 hour episode of [any television crime show.] There.
Rated 17 Mar 2011
farzanFarzan
Rated 31 Aug 2007
88
87th
Really good. A nice and colorful script, backed up by 2 modern day legends made this a great film. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Pacino and De Niro. I also thought it had a really good ending.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
garethmgarethm
Rated 18 Mar 2009
90
91st
De Niro vs Pacino, how could it fail. Fantastic character developments of professionals whose life is their job, the mutual respect between nemeses and one of the best shoot out sequences I've seen put together, powerful, vicious and most importantly very realistic.
Rated 18 Mar 2009
magbMagb
Rated 19 Jan 2007
75
50th
Heat is a strong action movie, but I don't think it's at all extraordinary. It's more intelligent than most crime thrillers, sure, but that in itself is hardly a major accomplishment.
Rated 19 Jan 2007
swizardofozswizardofoz
Rated 14 Jan 2011
85
87th
along with Die Hard, one of the great action film benchmarks. smart writing, star-studded cast, and wonderful work pitting the two leads against each other. throw in what is perhaps the greatest shoot-out ever and you have a true classic that never falters, despite the 3 hr runtime.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 10 Jul 2008
97
99th
With memorable performances by De Niro and Pacino, a firefight that will rock your socks off and the ultimate good guy chases bad guy -scenario, how could a movie go wrong? For me, this movie never gets old.
Rated 10 Jul 2008
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 13 May 2009
100
99th
pretty much a high-water mark for crime/heist films post-1990 or just in general
Rated 13 May 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 28 Nov 2007
90
94th
Excellent performances by De Niro and Pacino. Some amazing dialogue and a killer plot.
Rated 28 Nov 2007
talyn_golicTalyn Golic
Rated 07 May 2010
95
98th
Much has been written about the the amazing shootout this movie has, or seeing De Niro and Pachino on screen together for the first time, and to be fair both of these aspects are incredible. However I feel Heat deserves praise more for it's intelligent script and affording all the main players with plenty of character development. We learn more about these characters than we usually would and that makes the whole thing feel a lot more involved. The pinnacle of cops & robbers movies.
Rated 07 May 2010
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
89
83rd
Heat is a brilliantly directed action thriller with superb performances by some of the greatest actors in the history of the business. If you don't like Heat there is something seriously wrong with your taste in movies.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 15 Apr 2020
100
98th
Robert DeNiro, along with Steve Austin, is one of the few men who can make a goatee look cool.
Rated 15 Apr 2020
stepsidewaysstepsideways
Rated 18 Nov 2007
50
9th
The plot is contrived and stoopid, and Al Pacino is hammy to the extreme. Someone had to taze me awake during the Seminal DeNiro-Pacino Coffee Shoppe Scene too. Off-topic: you know who I would have loved to see play a scene together? Timothy Carey and Elisha Cook Jr.! (They're both in Kubrick's the Killing, but never together.)
Rated 18 Nov 2007
naikounaikou
Rated 05 Nov 2010
90
96th
Successfully paints a portrait of not one, but two flawed and fascinating characters. Pacino's over-the-top delivery is perfect, De Niro's understated performance is the perfect complement. Musical score is outstanding, plot is fast paced (3 hours goes by quick!), gunfight scenes are some of the best I've watched. No complaints from me.
Rated 05 Nov 2010
timon88Timon88
Rated 23 Nov 2016
35
25th
This might have been a good movie with a director actually interested in--or capable of--shaping the material. As it is, it's bloated and essentially dull. Nothing rings true or feels even remotely plausible. I normally like Al Pacino, but when he's bad (like he is here--all bluster and self-caricature...and those bug eyes..), there's definitely something wrong. With NO help from the director, Amy Brenneman alone manages to make something of her scenes.
Rated 23 Nov 2016
mendeljefmendeljef
Rated 06 Jan 2010
77
78th
all the ingredients you need for a great actionmovie. Great characters: you have the cool professional bad guy; you psycho guy, you have the good cop living for his work etc... altough it's a storyline with some traditional features, it never bored me. great action movie, without much mumbo jumbo!
Rated 06 Jan 2010
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 21 Dec 2011
65
44th
yer yer "memoli-erkan aga kovalamacasi" tadi aldim. ^^
Rated 21 Dec 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
93rd
Not your standard cops and robbers. It is a deconstruction of that mythology, elevated with a visceral city portrait and sheer star power. Of course, the relativity of good and evil is a horse beaten to death, but this film's craft is undeniable. It's enthralling.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 04 May 2012
80
88th
I don't understand why men like this movie so much. No, wait. I completely understand why men like this.
Rated 04 May 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 25 Oct 2010
86
98th
There is nothing in this movie that wasn't done before, and yet it stands out from crime thrillers. Formula is simple - take a good solid script and hire bunch of great actors. Cinematography perfectly captures the beauty of the urban night and solid soundtrack creates unique mood that stays with you for a long time. One of the best crime movies ever made.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
Mann handles action as though cops, criminals and victims are all authentic human beings.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 01 Jan 2007
8
82nd
https://genesisofman.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/heat-1995/
Rated 01 Jan 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 24 Aug 2014
100
90th
A bit too long. But that's probably its only real flaw.
Rated 24 Aug 2014
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 08 Nov 2019
82
80th
-Give me that shotgun -Sir
Rated 08 Nov 2019
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 24 Feb 2011
90
98th
dark, gritty and drenched in mood. mann's magnum opus with "inversed", but complementing roles (the coke snorting, larger than life cop and the low-key, clean, methodical thief) competing in the grey area that is life, featuring the most impactful shootout put to screen, two of the best actors of all time and mesmerizing audiovisual composition. speaking of which, the final shot backed by "god moving over the face of the waters"...that's why movies exist.
Rated 24 Feb 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
27th
I think people like this because of the cast. It is a very average movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rampage101Rampage101
Rated 07 May 2009
90
98th
Two legends finally meet, one of the greatest action sequences ever, the sound will blow your windows off.
Rated 07 May 2009
timmotimmo
Rated 28 Oct 2010
70
28th
It does some interesting things with the narrow genre, but I don't think that its minimalistic, slow cinematography is completely justified. Mann is a unique (not necessarily in a good way) director and not a great writer. There are characters that should've been developed but weren't, a flaw masked by the film's supposed gritty realism. It is far from real, as a suitable and appropriate alternative title would be "Unlimited Ammo." Worth a viewing, though.
Rated 28 Oct 2010
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 07 Mar 2020
80
81st
Pretty sure Michael Mann doesn't have the slightest clue how to write proper character drama, but sometimes you just need that raw unfiltered alpha male energy. Could do without the 50-minute shootout tho.
Rated 07 Mar 2020
imhiilmejohnImHiilmeJohn
Rated 07 Dec 2020
70
36th
Hey everyone! Michael Corleone became a cop!
Rated 07 Dec 2020
buggz79buggz79
Rated 20 Nov 2007
91
98th
Possible the best cops and robbers film I have ever watched.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
lukejmillerlukejmiller
Rated 19 Feb 2015
100
98th
it is more than Pacino vs. De Niro, it has great character depth, and blurs the lines of good and bad
Rated 19 Feb 2015
hatman101Hatman101
Rated 17 Aug 2009
94
94th
Everybody should see this movie.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 04 Dec 2010
82
66th
De Niro and Pacino score strongly in Michael Mann's crime epic; overlong and often times needlessly cluttered with stray story threads and characters, and self-conscious touches ("The Diner Scene"), but rip-roaring action sequences, and some genuinely touching moments in Pacino's family life, and De Niro's romantic relationship, help the film flirt with greatness at times. Watch for a young Natalie Portman excelling in an all-to-brief role and a bizarre mustachioed supporting bit by Jon Voight!
Rated 04 Dec 2010
echingEChing
Rated 11 Mar 2009
95
90th
Great acting from Pacino and Deniro, with solid supporting cast. Voight and Portman mesmerize. Unforgettable.
Rated 11 Mar 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
84th
Pretty epic crime drama. Though close inspection reveals some plot holes, the cast is excellent, the action is exciting, and the talking bits never feel boring.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kito1kito1
Rated 01 Feb 2017
100
99th
Rarely seen coolness and style.
Rated 01 Feb 2017
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 21 Apr 2007
9
90th
A near masterpiece filled with compelling dialogues and great performances, converging around a tightly knitted, multi-character narrative. The 3 hours just fly by and not a single character is underwritten or one-note. I always look forward to my yearly revisit of this film.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
bcareyusafBCareyUSAF
Rated 29 Dec 2009
97
92nd
Fuck Scarface, this is the Pacino movie to see.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
bamsukkabamsukka
Rated 12 Sep 2009
92
79th
Mann paints a character as deep as the imagination allows. "Heat" is the must see crime drama. De Niro and Pacino electrify the screen in this gripping cops and robbers movie that will pin your eyelids back to your skull until the powerful and climactic ending.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
scurryscurry
Rated 26 Jan 2008
100
99th
Highly realistic with haunting photo and an effective story. While it's subject matter is crime, it also explores a manifold of human themes. In essence it's about passions, relationships and sacrifice.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
imomercetinImOmerCetin
Rated 02 Oct 2020
87
95th
De Niro & Pacino! What can i say? Wonderful!
Rated 02 Oct 2020
hmurtibhmurtib
Rated 14 Mar 2007
96
95th
Al Pacino vs. Robert De Niro. No other word is necessary...
Rated 14 Mar 2007
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 21 Oct 2014
65
22nd
What should have fired me up, left me cold. Heat had some good moments, especially when Pacino and DeNiro were face to face but then the rest of the movie happens. This movie is almost 3 hours long and you will feel it. The movie just goes on and on, when you just want it to stop. Every once in a while a nice scene is peppered in and then you deal with Natalie Portman stealing the show again with her drama that she brings to every film unnecessarily (See Thor 2)...
Rated 21 Oct 2014
leekennleekenn
Rated 02 Jan 2012
85
82nd
Brilliant. Slow toward the end, but gets better with every watch. In all seriousness would anybody ever predict bad things from a Michael Mann film starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro? And it's exactly what you'd expect it to be. Carefully paced but rugged and exciting, the dialog is exceptional especially where the leads are concerned. Go ahead and check this out. You're unlikely to be disappointed.
Rated 02 Jan 2012
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 23 Sep 2010
71
87th
I can give you three reasons this is a great movie: 1) De Niro. 2) Pacino. 3) Their scenes together. There were other reasons too, but they deliver most of the brilliance and power of this film by the way they commit to their jobs, fail as people, and serve as foils to each other. It can be overdone at times, but most of the time it's done exactly right.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 20 Apr 2016
80
68th
So De Niro risks it all for...Amy Brenneman. Hahaha. As a badass display of stone cold professionalism it can't be beaten. I would have been happy with three hours of McCauley's team prepping and executing jobs. But I'm forgiving a lot of bad shit, most of it involving Pacino in full-on Scent of a Woman mode and his character's insipid soap opera of a personal life. Those heists, though. Such precision, on camera and behind it.
Rated 20 Apr 2016
tomhetTomhet
Rated 19 Mar 2016
7
71st
All in favor of a 10-episode, Michael Mann-produced HBO reboot to flesh out the thin side-stories in this movie that rule anyway say "well, no fucking shit."
Rated 19 Mar 2016
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 22 May 2021
79
68th
A crime/heist classic, flawed in pacing, on the tops of acting.
Rated 22 May 2021
andaybandayb
Rated 27 May 2010
75
86th
Mann's visuals are impressive, but his narrative lacks focus. If it weren't for the half baked romantic subplots, this movie would have become a masterpiece, but the chemistry between De Niro and Brenneman is lacking substance, same goes for Pacino's story. The rest, though, is pure testosterone gold. As for the cast, one couldn't ask for more. De Niro is simply excellent, but unfortunately Pacino is too over the top here.
Rated 27 May 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 27 Jan 2010
75
27th
In spite of the cast, nothing special here.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
3wordsorless3wordsorless
Rated 10 Sep 2010
50
25th
Pointless subplots, niggas.
Rated 10 Sep 2010
cerclerougeCercle_Rouge
Rated 30 Aug 2020
80
87th
The basic framework here - one last heist, cops as mirrors of robbers, the policeman with a "complicated" private life - are so cliched that the wonder is that Mann makes something so compelling & brilliant out of it: interest & tension never relent over nearly 3 hours. Pacino & De Niro play support to Los Angeles. Although women play a significant role, they don't have much to do other than help dramatise men's internal struggles between their attachments to others and to their own obse
Rated 30 Aug 2020
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Jan 2010
90
82nd
Brilliant, Michael Mann at his most indulgent. Endlessly rewatchable.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 26 Mar 2009
94
89th
Skip "righteous kill" and watch this pairing of two tremendous actors. Lots of supense and intrique. Highly Recommended.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
70
46th
Too bloated, but there is some great character interaction and one very intense shootout.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 03 Apr 2021
87
82nd
The "cat and mouse" game isn't done much better than it is in Heat, a methodical but riveting thriller with a stellar cast.
Rated 03 Apr 2021
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 30 Oct 2019
64
51st
Barring some superb acting by De Niro, Heat unfortunately didn't live up to the hype. Simply put, I found a lot of the film unnecessary. There's a very slow build-up introducing the viewer to each member of the De Niro's crew, but by the end of the film I could barely remember their names. Pacino plays an unhinged cop well, but the unhinged part is unnecessary (or overacted). At its core, Heat is about loneliness, illustrated best by their shared diner scene. The film is just too long and dated.
Rated 30 Oct 2019
madmanMadMan
Rated 26 Apr 2018
100
96th
The shootout and dinner scenes alone are better than most movies. Wow.
Rated 26 Apr 2018
dolphinspursDolphinSpurs
Rated 20 Jul 2023
80
49th
De Niro. Pacino. After decades being at the top of the acting game, the legends finally costar in the kind of adult crime thriller Hollywood used to love pumping out. Pacino (as the good guy) delivers his Tony Montana-esque best while De Niro (as the bad guy) is cool, calm, collected & sympathetic. The cat-and-mouse game builds slowly until the two finally meet at the end. Spare a thought for the excellent supporting cast who don't shy away from the two headliners. Great shootout scene. PSI: 84
Rated 20 Jul 2023
jacksflowjacksflow
Rated 05 Jan 2008
98
98th
Michael Mann's directing turns this showdown between Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro into one of the best crime movie ever. Legendary scene: the bank heist shoot-out.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 26 Feb 2007
80
85th
Solid action movie with Pacino and DeNiro. Also that firefight scene was pretty rad, huh?
Rated 26 Feb 2007
misteremannmisteremann
Rated 04 Jul 2020
93
30th
The intense, grounded, and brilliantly executed action sequences are only matched by the performances. Most heist movies/games/TV shows nowadays are at least slightly inspired by this movie too.
Rated 04 Jul 2020
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 08 Mar 2009
94
97th
Mann's sharp storytelling and Pacino and De Niro's deep perfomances make this one a breathtaking thriller.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
sliderccslidercc
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
77th
High Expectations, but failed to live up to the hype. Great acting, but the story wasn't that good. Some of the action sequences were laughable at best. Decent film, but nowhere near the level of praise it receives.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 17 Jan 2010
85
92nd
Heat is bordering camp-town at times (especially Pacino's lines) but that doesn't stop it from being intriguing and infinitely quotable. Michael Mann is also a very technically proficient director if nothing else. The fire fight scene is still one of the best ever on film.
Rated 17 Jan 2010
beardmilkBeardMilk
Rated 21 Oct 2009
92
87th
This movie has a great cast of characters, all of whom are very well acted. And, for a movie just shy of 3 hours it went by quickly, very well paced. Mann balanced the character drama with the action well, this movie never seemed to lull at all. There was a very satisfying buildup to the climax and the conclusion was perfect.
Rated 21 Oct 2009
offlineozofflineoz
Rated 18 Apr 2020
100
98th
Under Quarantine Film Reviews #53: Heat is the peak of Michael Mann's career. He flawlessly hits every beat and manages to provide psychological insight into the symbiotic relationship between the two heavyweight leads. His sprawling depiction of LA is the perfect setting for an epic cat & mouse chase, culminating into one of the best shootouts in cinema history. Sleek, stylish and full of depth, it is a perfect crime drama. Also, "she's got a GREAT ASS" is a top 3 Pacino line.
Rated 18 Apr 2020
ashbyAshby
Rated 16 Apr 2011
89
86th
Despite this having two of my favourite actors in De Niro and Pacino, I dismissed this for years because I thought it was your average run-of-the-mill action flick. Boy was I wrong. The character development in this movie is fantastic and Mann delivers a great mix of action and storytelling, ending in a well set-up and executed thriller. The movie grabs you by the throat and sucks you in from the opening scenes and doesn't let go until the credits roll. One of, if not Mann's best movie to date.
Rated 16 Apr 2011
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
92nd
Some of the best gunfights you'll see. The relationship between Deniro and Pacino is kind of odd though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
theaguamooseTheAguamoose
Rated 15 Apr 2008
90
90th
An excellent crime drama, which handles the relationships of the characters just as well as it does the gun battles.
Rated 15 Apr 2008
illistkillaillistkilla
Rated 02 Dec 2008
99
88th
Nothing short of GENIUS!!
Rated 02 Dec 2008
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
40
97th
"Echoes the tradition of American individualists." - Jeremiah Kipp
Rated 17 Oct 2010
ktappektappe
Rated 24 Mar 2008
77
48th
We all looked forward to finally seeing Pacino and De Niro on the screen together. What a letdown it turned out to be. This film is basically aimless and the climax where they meet feels nothing more than forced.
Rated 24 Mar 2008
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 21 Dec 2011
79
77th
This is a good movie but it is disappointing that De Niro and Pacino didn't have more scenes together. There are so many different actors in this movie in small roles. Most of the supporting cast is good in this movie.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
kingcautiKingCauti
Rated 03 Aug 2011
90
94th
This movie is a character driven emotional ride of destruction.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
jebJeb
Rated 24 Oct 2008
83
68th
Not the classic people make it out to be, but still good. Pacino and De Niro are great, and together their one of the most rad combinations of actors ever. Overall a good Crime Thriller, but left me a bit disappointed too.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
kojilessKojiless
Rated 16 Sep 2011
78
82nd
Strong performances by a star-studded cast, but color me annoyed every time I have to sit through a story about a guy who loves his work and a wife who wants him to stay home. "Honey, a young girl was just killed and her body dumped on a roof. The murderer is still at large and most likely will strike again, mindlessly robbing another family of their beloved daughter." "Yes, Jack. But what about ME!?"
Rated 16 Sep 2011
insan3Insan3
Rated 07 Dec 2010
90
89th
Featuring two of my favorite actors, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, on the screen at the same time for the very first time. How could I not like it? As it turns out, the cast around them isn't to shabby either.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
johnwunjohnwun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
70th
De Niro, Pacino, Kilmer, Sizemore... I'm so THERE... Great cast used wisely... Good movie ensues...
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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