Heat

⭐ 9.0/10

(Originally written by Tim)

This movie is kind of a classic that I have had on my list for a while, and its really good! Kind of a classic cat-and-mouse, with Pacino as the cop and De Niro as the thief. There are some amazing action set-pieces, and I love the idea that these guys are kind of the same person. There is a scene where they face off in a coffee shop and it is so good, Pacino is dialed up to 100 here and it works.

I will say I watched this movie over the course of about 3 weeks in 10 minute blocks, because that's what life with a kid is I guess, and I still loved it! Not sure if that means it would work as a TV show or anything, but each scene felt important and it's like I read a really good book a chapter at a time.

There is a sub-plot with Pacino's daughter that seemed out of place for me, but other than that I loved this movie. I am going to have to start saying "for me, the action is the juice" in everyday conversation.