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Heat

1995Movie2 h 50 minR

CrimeDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic768.5
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic768.5

Summary

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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  • Puts you inside a crime.
  • Feels like real life.
  • Pulls you in.
  • Keeps you on edge.
  • Pays off your patience.

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Tropes

Shadow Archetypein 293 titlesThe cops and the criminals are mirror images, and Neil and Vincent's similarities are highlighted by the film.Shown Their Workin 4,121 titlesThis was the film that cemented Mann's reputation as a director who goes above and beyond the call when it comes to accurate usage of firearms and combat tactics.All 181 tropes

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