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Heat (1995) Review: 27 years later, it's still hot!

It really is amazing seeing two movie stars starring in not just one movie together, but four! Al Pacino's and Robert De Niro's friendship is iconic at this point. The movies they've starred in together are nothing short of iconic, which went on to become nationwide blockbusters. One such film they've acted in is Heat. The movie is your usual cop-chases-criminal narrative. Al Pacino plays lieutenant Vincent Hanna, who decides to chase after Neil McCauley (played by Robert De Niro, a criminal who wants to pull off one last score before he retires for good. Robert De Niro is quite possibly the best part of the film. The way he portrays Neil McCauley is so believable, having us rooting for him the entire film. And this is not just Robert's contribution, credits have to be given to the Michael Mann as well, for moulding such an exquisite character. In contrast, Al Pacino's Vincent Hanna is just... he's just stupid. Quasi-arrogant, the cha