Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Heat

Writer and director Michael Mann made this film at the height of his craft that produced his three best films that started with "The Last of the Mohicans" and ended with "The Insider." An epic crime saga set in LA about a brilliant criminal who matches wits with an equally brilliant cop. After a heist leaves several men dead, the LAPD tries to track down the gang responsible while they attempt another one. The film brought two legends of American cinema, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino together for the first time on screen that's worthy of their talents. It's also one of the best films about the city of Los Angeles. Mann's ambition pays off with a smart and stylish film that features a great ensemble of fully developed characters that's rare in a genre film. The supporting cast is impressive as well which includes Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd and Diane Venora amongst others. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

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