Alright GAF. After years of arguing with friends I want to settle this. The best Michael Mann movie among the trinity of Thief, Heat and Collateral.
1) Thief
This is phenomenally shot movie.Chicago looks absolutely amazing and every shot looks so slick. The photography and the score is wonderful and adds to the tension. The film moves along at a brisk pace while still effectively communicating the motivations of all its characters ( unlike Heat which slows to a crawl at times to convey character motivations and character depth ). James Caan as the jewel thief Frank gives a phenomenal performance. The diner scene is so freaking good.
Best quote
"Look, I have run out of time. I have lost it all. So l cannot work fast enough to catch up, and l cannot run fast enough to catch up. And the only thing that catches me up is doin' my magic act. But it ends, you know? It will end. When l got this, right there, it ends, it is over. So I am just asking you...to be with me."
He delivers. The only downside I can think of compared to the other movies is a lack of an epic shootout. The ending while satisfying and suitably bloody does not compare to some of the iconic shootouts in the heat or collateral.
2) Heat
Now this movie has started to grow on me on subsequent viewing.When I watched it for the first time I thought there were some really amazing stand out scenes but the pacing always seemed off to me. Even after rewatching I dont think it needed this much of time to get the character motivations across. It could have been paced better but goddamn some of the scenes are so fking good. Sorry Al, but De Niro steals the show here. Every scene of his is so riveting.His screen presence is through the roof.
No one can deny the films influence over the years in both movies and video games. Nolan's TDK niceley rips off Heat throughout the film.
Bottom line - Superb photography, score and some amazing performances just being held back by the pacing. Also why the hell did this movie not get any oscar nods? WTF
Best Quote
"Look at me"
Both the movies mentioned above are great and include some standout performances but ultimately there is one badass who towers over them all. He is Vincent in
3) Collateral
The best Michael Mann movie in my opinion. It combines the pacing of Thief with the badassery of Heat in one slick package with Tom Cruise delivering one of his best performances as the hitman Vincent. The movie is so fking visually arresting. LA has never looked this good. I love me some club shootout scenes in movies and The fever club shootout with paul oakenfolds ready steady go in the background is as good as they come.
Best Quote
Toss up between
"Yo homie that my briefcase" and "Guy gets on the subway and dies. Think anybody'll notice?"
So GAF Collateral is the best right? right????
1) Thief
This is phenomenally shot movie.Chicago looks absolutely amazing and every shot looks so slick. The photography and the score is wonderful and adds to the tension. The film moves along at a brisk pace while still effectively communicating the motivations of all its characters ( unlike Heat which slows to a crawl at times to convey character motivations and character depth ). James Caan as the jewel thief Frank gives a phenomenal performance. The diner scene is so freaking good.
Best quote
"Look, I have run out of time. I have lost it all. So l cannot work fast enough to catch up, and l cannot run fast enough to catch up. And the only thing that catches me up is doin' my magic act. But it ends, you know? It will end. When l got this, right there, it ends, it is over. So I am just asking you...to be with me."
He delivers. The only downside I can think of compared to the other movies is a lack of an epic shootout. The ending while satisfying and suitably bloody does not compare to some of the iconic shootouts in the heat or collateral.
2) Heat
Now this movie has started to grow on me on subsequent viewing.When I watched it for the first time I thought there were some really amazing stand out scenes but the pacing always seemed off to me. Even after rewatching I dont think it needed this much of time to get the character motivations across. It could have been paced better but goddamn some of the scenes are so fking good. Sorry Al, but De Niro steals the show here. Every scene of his is so riveting.His screen presence is through the roof.
No one can deny the films influence over the years in both movies and video games. Nolan's TDK niceley rips off Heat throughout the film.
Bottom line - Superb photography, score and some amazing performances just being held back by the pacing. Also why the hell did this movie not get any oscar nods? WTF
Best Quote
"Look at me"
Both the movies mentioned above are great and include some standout performances but ultimately there is one badass who towers over them all. He is Vincent in
3) Collateral
The best Michael Mann movie in my opinion. It combines the pacing of Thief with the badassery of Heat in one slick package with Tom Cruise delivering one of his best performances as the hitman Vincent. The movie is so fking visually arresting. LA has never looked this good. I love me some club shootout scenes in movies and The fever club shootout with paul oakenfolds ready steady go in the background is as good as they come.
Best Quote
Toss up between
"Yo homie that my briefcase" and "Guy gets on the subway and dies. Think anybody'll notice?"
So GAF Collateral is the best right? right????