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Den of Thieves (2018)
A Great Heist Film
I went into Den of Thieves with low expectations, and walked out pleasently surprised with this movie! Im a huge heist movie fan and Michael Mann's 'Heat' is one of my favorite movies of all time. And while its true that Den of Thieves takes almost TOO MUCH inspiration from HEAT, it certainly delivers some unexpected turns that make the movie unpredictible and not generic. Sure, there are a lot of heist films out there, but I found Den of Thieves to bring some new elements into the genre that i have never seen, which i thought was pretty great. I was actually surprised with Gerard Butler's performance in this movie, he was actually REALLY good and played the role with commitment. The same goes for the other cast members, Great Acting! What really sold this movie for me, was the incredible action sequences. They are directed fantastically, and the firearms in the movie sound robust and authoritative, which gives the film a hard edge that i found to love. There are a few scenes in the film that feel out of place and some of the character development isn't really there, but overall i had a blast watching this movie and plan to see it again. Definately Recommend to anyone a fan of the genre.
Heat (1995)
An LA Crime Epic
Michael Mann's Heat is quite possibly one of the BEST crime dramas in cinematic history. Mann puts in a lot of work to make this film feel authentic and real, while also telling a compelling story. Showing the unique contrast AND similarities of the lives of cops and criminals. The writing also does a fantastic job of fleshing out the main characters, almost to the point where you want to see BOTH sides succeed. Heat's gritty, realistic feel comes mostly from fantastic use of location in the city of Los Angeles and immaculate sound design that still blows me away today. It's a truly tansportive movie that tosses you right in the middle of the action, and it's absolutely riveting. The action sequences in Heat are filled with both tension and raw fiery that will give you goose bumps and make you feel anxious at the same time, which makes Heat one of the most entertaining movies you will ever see. A modern masterpiece that i watch at least twice a year. Highly recommend