Dog Day Afternoon

3.5/4 stars

With the exception of a couple of extraneous scenes that slow down the pace at key moments, this is a thoroughly engrossing and realistic piece.

Written July 3, 2007.

Heat

4/4 stars

This movie epitomizes everything that's great about Michael Mann's technique, and pairs it with a script that's epic in its handling of the internal lives of so many interconnected characters. The acting and cinematography are also amazing. A masterpiece.

Written July 18, 2007.