Heat: The Perfect Blend of Realism and Style 

Heat confuses me to watch because it looks SO modern yet all the actors are (obviously) much older now. It's like a real-life time machine, and a nearly perfect movie.

This movie also had the most realistic sounding shoot outs I have ever heard. I have been shot at a few times while in the army. Very similar. Great video.

GOD the cinematography in this movie is amazing! Made in 1995 and it hasn't aged a day

perfect movie. watching this keeps mesharp,on the edge,where I gotta be...

Michael Mann's Heat (1995) Is A CLASSIC.

Saw this film at the movie theater EIGHT TIMES. Enough said. #HEAT

The bank robbery scene in this movie was so raw that it made itself stand out from other crime movies. 👏👏

Heat is such a great film, I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

_Heat_ is one of those movies I knew I would like from the first minute. Still one of my favorites. Great analysis! Mann is a visionary.

I am SO happy you made a video about Heat. Love, love, love this film to death.

Whats amazing about Mann films, is that every frame of every shot, is a gallery worthy photograph.

The greatest crime drama ever made.

I only clicked on this because I just watch the movie Heat for the fifth time in my life and I was a bit worried I was gonna be disappointed because the thumbnail wasn’t what I expected but I’m very glad I did as it was quite an interesting upload you did, Thank you my friend and have yourself an absolutely awesome week👊🏻😁🇦🇺

Moby's cover definitely gives this scene something extra. It almost makes you feel right there in the pursuit, all coked up (as Pacino said that the character was) and with a huge amount of caffeine in your body.

Man I just watched Heat last night, and it's god damn beautiful. This video is perfect

To me, "Heat", up to this day, is the best cop-crime-drama ever made. This movie is perfect, except for a few lines (Pacino's wife) that seem to stem from some movie straight from the 1950's

"Look at me, LOOK AT ME"

Neil: A guy once told me, "Do not have any attachments, do not have anything in your life you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you spot the heat around the corner." Best line ever!!!

I think I'm obsessed with " Heat", watched it countless times & keep coming back, to the original, clips & reviews. Mann is a genius!

Moby's music at the end "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" is the ultimate conclusion to an already film masterpiece. However there are 2 versions out there, the version of the film has that "relieving moment" the album version is missing, hard to describe.

It's impressive how everything You said about the movie in this video is exactly what I felt when I watched it for the first time 5 years ago, and still is what I feel everytime I watch it. The Sulfur, the train platform, De Niro's house (that blue and loneliness), all the camera stuff You've said (about catching wide spaces, etc.). Finally I've found someone that felt the same about this great masterpiece. But I think most people feel the same as we do!

This movie was released in 1995. I was ten-years-old and I rented the VHS TAPES. That's right: TAPES. Heat was a double VHS movie back in the 90s. Anyway, I popped that movie into the VCR on a hot summer night and I realized then that I was watching a cinematic masterpiece. Every time I watch this movie I get an incredible rush of nostalgia. Brings me back to a much more simple time. I actually feel like a kid again when I watch Heat.

My life feels so satisfied for having watched Heat. Its a pity these kinda movies are hard to come by nowadays.

I've watched Heat dozens of times. It's the greatest movie ever made. It's timeless. I wish De Niro and Al Pacino could team up again and do something sleek.

One of the most underrated movies ever. A near perfect film, I can watch this every day and not get tired of it.

I wonder what Nerdwriter thinks of "Chinatown"

Heat is one of my favorite movies ever. What I love the most about it is that there's so many stories going on with every Character and each of them are so deeply explored, and somehow all of these stories connect to each other. It's wonderful. And you said it all about the score, cinematography and things like that.

I've seen heat over a dozen times. Yet, you still managed to bring some new thoughts and perspectives on one of my all-time favorite films. Great job.

Great clip. BMW 850i in the movie I remembered thatsince I saw it in cinema.

Oh well time to watch heat again

I’ve always wanted to watch this movie for a long time. Never seen it because it’s almost 3 hours long and I have to be really committed to a 3 hour movie. I saw it for the first time this past Christmas. Since then, I’ve watched it 5 times. This movie is awesome!!!

never realized how much went behind this movie.......HEAT forever

I don't think it's easy to appreciate how good Heat is without actually watching other movies from that era. Heat made me appreciate whatever I am reading or watching for the first time because I don't know if it would be as beautiful or impactful like Heat.

"How men construct their identities from what they do." This is very interesting.

The craziest thing about Heat in my opinion is that even if we have only seen one side of the story and rest of it, for example just Hanna's family life and the main storyline, or McCauley's personal life and the main storyline, it would still make perfect sense. But we see both, we see this symmetry between two main charcters and so much more. Chris's storyline and that line drawn on the balcony by his wife is perfect. And the replacement driver trying to rehab on the shitty job at the diner along with his lover's emotions.. It is just remarkable how Mann pulled it off.

Mann is a master of making the location a main character itself. Heat is the flagship example of this talent.

Almost nobody talks about the sountrack which is also well ahead of time as the film itself. Genious combination.

brilliant explanation, Heat is a 90's masterpiece!

HEAT is right up there with "The Godfather", "Goodfellas", and "Scarface"

HEAT one of the best movie to this day, Michael Mann is da man.

Hey love your videos, if possible could you tell us what your next video will be a week before so that I could catch up and be ready. In this case I've seen Heat anyway, but sometimes I haven't seen/read the thing you're going to talk about. If you already do this elsewhere apologies, keep up the good work

Now Heat is a masterpiece classic . Thank you so much for making this comment and observations

I LOVE the way the camera catches the car at 3:20.

Damn straight. I knew I was going to like this movie from the first scene. Both atmospheric and real. That it didn't show up at the Oscars is, well, criminal.

My favorite part of the use of New Dawn Fades is how in essence the lyrics actually support everything you are talking about in this video with the entire first verse A change of speed, a change of style A change of scene with no regrets A chance to watch, admire the distance Still occupied though you forget Different colors, different shades Over each mistakes were made I took the blame Directionless so plain to see A loaded gun won't set you free So you say

I have watched this movie more than 10 times. Never gets old for me. Perfect script, performance, soundtracks and blending of the scenes. All creating a euphoric feel.

Man, when I lived in LA I would play the HEAT soundtrack driving late at night on the freeways thinking of the scene where Pacino chased De Niro down.

These directors are simply brilliant! The mind set they have to detail and setting the moods/scenes are awesome. I try to blow my surround sound speakers every time the shootout scene begins, I feel like I’m actually in the movie shooting with them, lol. There’s none better than Pacino & De Niro. Only sad thing is they don’t make movies like this anymore.

You should do a video on Drive.

I have vivid memories of seeing Heat in the cinema 20 years later. Such an amazing film.

This movie is the best cops & robbers movie ever made. I remember taking my dad to go see this great movie in 1995 at the Lowe`s movie theater in Huber Heights, Ohio. The best movie in 1995, this & Casino. I bought HEAT on VHS,DVD & Blu-Ray. Damn it was that dope.

HEAT is legendary😍. ... Such a shame a movie as good as this is really rare nowadays 😕

There is absolutely nothing to unlike in ‘Heat’ at all. It’s absolutely fantastic. Why it doesn’t get mentioned more is beyond me.

Watching Heat at the theater was the most satisfying movie theater experience I ever had. #2 was Batman (1989) and then Casino.

Heat is one of my favourite movies. It’s just so amazing. I’ve always loved the way that Michael Mann portrays Neil and Vincent as true professionals. Robbing banks is what Neil is good at, and the only thing he is after when he does it is money. He isn’t like Tom sizemores character or Waingro. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone if it can be avoided. He is just a true professional. He is also good at everything, he is an excellent marksman, he is a master thief and he is also very intelligent. But what makes him a great character is the fact that he has a moral code that he cannot ignore. So despite his intelligence he can’t turn the other cheek. That’s why he abandons his dream life to kill Van Zant and Waingro. Because if he didn’t he would regret it for the rest of his life. Which is why it is the right choice for him even though he dies. Vincent is an amazing detective who is also very intelligent, and confident in his abilities. But he is consumed by his job. It’s simply all he is. That’s why he can’t have a functioning life outside of it. That’s becomes even more evident when he is at the hospital promising his wife that he will stay with her, instead working. Because when she tells him that it’s okay if he leaves, he runs down the stairs without hesitation.

Great presentation. Honestly, I'm a science nerds and the arts, for the most part, is something that is far too complicated for my analytical and mathematical mind. However, this does shed light on what makes many Michael Mann movies have a particular "feel". I was expecting an elaborate explanation of the ending of Heat based on some sort of storytelling or deeper perspective. To this day, I'm still blown away on how simple but emotionally visceral the ending of Heat is... especially the way Hanna is holding Neils hand while he breathes his last breathe.

Fascinating analysis. I have always thought the similarities between Pacino and De Niro's characters serve as the basis for Heat's themes. I love how you analysed the way both these characters close their respective doors on the social images and customs that they have to uphold and break out to embrace their emotions and identities. I love the scene where the police is watching De Niro on one of their heists and Pacino is looking at the camera and then De Niro immediately stares back at the camera too almost giving the impression of a 4th wall break with both staring at each other. It reminded me of the lyrics in the Sex Pistols song 'Holidays in the Sun' which goes - 'I'm looking over the wall[Berlin] and they're looking back at me'. But that coffee shop scene is a just a master class on how to exude power and authority while just sitting and talking.

This movie was the first DVD I have bought since possessed the DVD player. Love this film unconditionally. Absolutely superb.

Man, the way you arrange this speech of yours and the introduction and the conclusion and the way you align it with the background sound, all the more makes you sound like a film-maker commending another film-maker.

If anyone knows of the infamous, real-life North Hollywood Shootout bank robbery you'd probably not guess that they two assailants based their whole strategic attacks based on the bank robbery scene from Heat.

The film is just eternal.

Have always been a heavy fan of this movie. Since I saw it when it came out. By far the best crime drama ever made. The best shootout ever filmed. Kilmer’s gun handling. Two of the best actors America has ever produced in their prime. I can keep going! Mann’s masterpiece...

Man (or should I say Mann), I love this film so much.

I've lived in LA for 42 years and I can relate to all those scenes, LAX, the refinery in the background, the MTA train station in El Segundo, that club on Sunset, the sulfur mound in Wilmington, and the hotel by LAX; and the bank robbery gun fight LOL that's right out side my work at the bank I work for in Downtown LA at 5th st and Flower st. Amazing movie, Thanks again

Interesting case study. The sound design in Heat is just immaculate. Happy holidays man!

Every time I think of this movie, I remember that famous 90's quote: "“Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.”"

It's a good feeling of relief when you find the right words to describe something or a feeling. you taught me what noir films are, camera lens, an a lot more in less than 8 minutes. I knew those things but I didn't know the words to describe them. I'm much obliged. keep it coming, and from the bottom of my heart i salute you.

I've literally been looking for this video for an hour. I forgot what RU-vidr made it. So glad to re-watch it again

One of my ten favorite pictures,it has solid direction, epic script and talented cast. But it certainly doesn't end there, if you ever want to get into film making WATCH HEAT.

You should do birdman

Fantastic analysis of what is indeed one of the greatest crime thrillers ever made. I also find this film almost operatic. I'm not sure why, maybe it's these grand, deeply sad characters projected onto the almost dream-like background of LA (mostly) at night. All this soundtracked by the modernist score that enhances the hum and despair of the city. Watching it with headphones really opened up a whole new dimension to this film.

Brother, you doing this about “Heat” just made me a fan. I could watch this movie on permanent rotation. All hail to Mann.

Probably the best film ever made in my opinion.

you should do a video on Manhattan by Woody Allen. Or some other woody allen film

This is the first video I have watched on your channel. I feel like you gave a pretty interesting perspective on one of my favorite crime movies. I hope you can continue to make a living doing this.

Your insightful and very well-thought commentary always makes me gain new appreciation for movies I had previously scoffed. Thank you!

I saw this movie yeaaaars after its 1995 release. Somehow, against all probability, I'd simply never heard of it. Until one day. And I must say -- this movie is a legitimate masterpiece.

HEAT is Still my favorite Movie... and it ever will be

Anyone else watching this in 2023? This has to be my 12th time watching this essay in a couple years and still believe it is a master piece.

Fascinating and loving analysis/deconstruction of one of my all time favourite movies Please continue to make these videos!

Fantastic! Keep these coming, you are so talented!

Do one on The Departed!

Thank you for teaching us watchers step by step the art of film 🎥 I learn more through watching your channel than I did in college. The dissection is in well balance with similarities of all different art forms which inspires me to have more concentration to the environment around us when narrating stories that need to be told! With appreciation! Thanks

The sound in the shootout makes me watch this movie again and again.

Oh man i love this movie.

I love your videos, Heat is one of my all time faves! CLASSIC!

Came here from 2.020 and man!, that's a long time following you! Always a pleasure revisiting this videos This one is one of my favorites!

I was an undergraduate at the University of London back in 2000 and our lecturer was already making us analyse it as example of post modernism in Film Studies class.

Excellent analysis! By the way HEAT is the best movie ever made.

You just analyzed my all time favorite action movie. Thank you.

This is one of my favorite channels on RU-vid thank you so much for this video it's my favorite film of all time

Well done. Saw this when it first came and it hasn't aged much. Great film.

Oh, do The Last of the Mohicans! That last scene is amazing. No words, just haunting music, love and loss.

You should do a "ronin" critique

This is my favorite movie...ever since I saw it in the theater in 1995. Thank you for this excellent explanation of why it hits a nerve with so many people. I also would like to add that....having Al Pacino and Robert Deniro on screen together is a historic mark in modern cinema, "Righteous Kill" being the only other time they were in the same movie together. Micheal Mann is a true visionary and this movie has an addictive quality to it that is truly missing in alot of modern films.

Great video. Using anamorphic squeezes the frame and makes the background look dreamy etc. So good!!

The reason a film like this will NEVER be imitated or made again is that this was a film that took Michael Mann 20 years to make, after he’d researched and known the real characters who inspired parts of this story. Mann has lived it.

1995 was Deniro's last great year. Casino and Heat.

Thank you for making this video about one of the best crime dramas ever in film. Nice to see someone else appreciate just how good that movie is.

@ Nerdwitter - You are a true fan of cinema, one can tell by how you explain all those technicalities from the movie and what details you're able to catch from the film. You really know what you are talking about. Great video, kudos!