MOVIES YOU HAVEN'T SEEN, VOL. 2

In honor of the PUBLIC ENEMIES trailer debut ive chosen HEAT as the basis of my next article.

HEAT (1995)

Directed by MICHAEL MANN

One of my favorite movies of all time, HEAT is billed as 'A LOS ANGELES CRIME SAGA', and it couldnt be more true.  HEAT is one of those movies that ill watch at anytime, even if i catch it edited on cable and its already 45 minutes into the movie.  The film is about an expert team of bank robbers and a dedicated cop who wont rest until he's captured them.  I dont want to go too much into the plot because though its somewhat simple, there are great characters that have amazing interaction with each other, and keeps you compelled to find out what they'll do next.  The movie stars Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, and Danny Trejo, who are all great and believable in each of their roles.  The film is seen as a precursor to THE DARK KNIGHT by some and there are definitely parallels.  The story is just as much about the city as it is the characters,  most of the scenes take place out in the open or in different establishments within the city of L.A.  Also the use of shots and colors to define and develop characters is excellent, some scenes tell a lot about their characters without anybody saying anything at all.  The story compels all the way through to the ending and the characters stay with you long after it's over.  SO check it out, i saw it at FRYS ELECTRONICS for 10 bucks for the double disc special edition, definitely worth picking up for that price, you will be very impressed.  And if PUBLIC ENEMIES is anywhere near the caliber of HEAT, it could be another winner for MANN and movie fans.