A priest, a rabbi and a minister walking into a bar... wait, that's not it. An Al Pacino and a Robert De Niro walk into at a diner together to make film history. There it is.
What a great choice. This and Fritz Lang's 1931 German masterpiece 'M' are my two favorite films. 'Heat' isn't a heist film but rather a ''crime drama for grownups.' The crimes aren't really the story; the people are, and by devoting time to show us a bit of their lives makes all their subsequent actions carry far more weight. There's no bullshit to this film, no schlocky scares, over the top action and effects (no CGI), and it was filmed entirely on location in LA, which I love. It creates a real sense of place involving a large number of intertwined characters, perfectly cast, and they underwent a shit ton of training for their respective roles. A lot of people are surprised to learn how much this film influenced 'The Dark Knight.' Watch it again; you'll notice. Christopher Nolan is such a 'Heat' fanboy and made his team watch it. :) Also, Al Pacino decided to portray Vincent Hanna as a habitual cocaine user, which explains a bit of his affectations. If you want to be blown away by a nearly century old film, check out 'M.' You won't be disappointed.
Love you reaction man, you notice these little details. I don't care if this is actually the first time you watched it or not, these are great moments that you highlighted to show the design of the film.
There's a special vibe to night-driving on LA freeways, or at least was in the '90s. Michael Mann captures it to a tee. The world feels beautiful but you're disconnected from it. At least when traffic was flowing smoothly. His driving soundtracks in this are perfect: Sad, determined, beautiful.
Fun Fact: Neil McCauley is a real bank Robber in Chicago and the detective who was chasing or investigating him was named chuck adamson, the Scene where Neil hears the thud and abandoned the heist was real but it was 2 story building the cops were waiting on the 2nd floor and Neil heard the creak or a foot step of one the cops waiting for them so Neil and crew abandoned the heist and the scene where al and De Niro had had coffee was real as well between McCauley and adamson had coffee. McCauley died in a shoot out just like the one they had in the bank robbery scene. It’s all on the internet you should look it up.
One of my favorite movies of all times, and Michael Mann is a good writer too, he all most got that similar dialogue writing style like whedon, Tarantino, Shane black , David ayers
So much awesomeness in this one. I really love the scenes with DeNiro and Voight (Nate). Their conversations are incredible - just like ultra realistic - so deep. I love how Neil ignores Nate's advice, just like Michael and Chris ignore Neil's advice. "It's worth the stretch..."
Before the diner scene, I love how Neil and Vince are hunting each other from afar. Vince surveiling Neil from above, "Who's the loner?" Vince watching Neil in infrared, like he's looking into his soul. Neil staring right back at him, through the blackness of night. Neil photographing Vince from a high perspective after he tricks Vince into revealing himself. Neil and Nate reviewing Vince's bio. Soooooo good.
FYI...the LAX Marriott Marquis is about 500 meters from the airport. Collateral and Miami Vice are also wonderful Michael Mann cops & robbers movies. Great reaction...keep it up!
A priest, a rabbi and a minister walking into a bar... wait, that's not it. An Al Pacino and a Robert De Niro walk into at a diner together to make film history. There it is.
The bank heist scene is considered by many experts to be the best shootout scene ever filmed.
I incline to agree
What a great choice. This and Fritz Lang's 1931 German masterpiece 'M' are my two favorite films. 'Heat' isn't a heist film but rather a ''crime drama for grownups.' The crimes aren't really the story; the people are, and by devoting time to show us a bit of their lives makes all their subsequent actions carry far more weight. There's no bullshit to this film, no schlocky scares, over the top action and effects (no CGI), and it was filmed entirely on location in LA, which I love. It creates a real sense of place involving a large number of intertwined characters, perfectly cast, and they underwent a shit ton of training for their respective roles.
A lot of people are surprised to learn how much this film influenced 'The Dark Knight.' Watch it again; you'll notice. Christopher Nolan is such a 'Heat' fanboy and made his team watch it. :) Also, Al Pacino decided to portray Vincent Hanna as a habitual cocaine user, which explains a bit of his affectations.
If you want to be blown away by a nearly century old film, check out 'M.' You won't be disappointed.
Love you reaction man, you notice these little details. I don't care if this is actually the first time you watched it or not, these are great moments that you highlighted to show the design of the film.
I appreciate that and yes it was my first time watching this film 🤝
YES! A MASTERPIECE
There's a special vibe to night-driving on LA freeways, or at least was in the '90s. Michael Mann captures it to a tee. The world feels beautiful but you're disconnected from it. At least when traffic was flowing smoothly. His driving soundtracks in this are perfect: Sad, determined, beautiful.
Still the exact same. Nothing more mind clearing then a late night drive on the 110
Completely ambient gunshot shoundtrack in the shootout. No stock gunfire. That's why the echos sound so natural.
Fun Fact: Neil McCauley is a real bank Robber in Chicago and the detective who was chasing or investigating him was named chuck adamson, the Scene where Neil hears the thud and abandoned the heist was real but it was 2 story building the cops were waiting on the 2nd floor and Neil heard the creak or a foot step of one the cops waiting for them so Neil and crew abandoned the heist and the scene where al and De Niro had had coffee was real as well between McCauley and adamson had coffee. McCauley died in a shoot out just like the one they had in the bank robbery scene. It’s all on the internet you should look it up.
One of my favorite movies of all times, and Michael Mann is a good writer too, he all most got that similar dialogue writing style like whedon, Tarantino, Shane black , David ayers
So much awesomeness in this one. I really love the scenes with DeNiro and Voight (Nate). Their conversations are incredible - just like ultra realistic - so deep. I love how Neil ignores Nate's advice, just like Michael and Chris ignore Neil's advice. "It's worth the stretch..."
This is my absolute favorite movie of the 1990s. Never topped by anything since with the possible exception of L.A. Confidential.
You picked a great film to watch
This and Deer Hunter might be my fave deniro roles.
Before the diner scene, I love how Neil and Vince are hunting each other from afar. Vince surveiling Neil from above, "Who's the loner?" Vince watching Neil in infrared, like he's looking into his soul. Neil staring right back at him, through the blackness of night. Neil photographing Vince from a high perspective after he tricks Vince into revealing himself. Neil and Nate reviewing Vince's bio. Soooooo good.
noticed the part where a GTA mission got its influence from?
also check the other Mann film Collateral
I saw this in theaters. I so wanted the 'bad guys' to make it and all survive at the end
And did you know Heat 2 is in development?
Great reaction and heist film. You should react to Point Break with Patrick Swayze and Set It Off with Queen Latifah
RIP Tom Sizemore
Classic modern crime noir!
Brilliant film did you know al pacino adlibbed the big ass scene . You shouod watch film deer hunter
You should react to Training Day
Seen it hahaha own it on on 4k!
FYI...the LAX Marriott Marquis is about 500 meters from the airport.
Collateral and Miami Vice are also wonderful Michael Mann cops & robbers movies.
Great reaction...keep it up!
Don't forget Thief!
Jeez, you cut out De Niro, Pacino's and Kevin Gage's (Waingro's) introductions.. not a great start.🙃