Films/DVD Asylum

Heat

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PdL

I watched this Pacino/Deniro movie over the weekend. I'd seen it a couple of times already & still find it to be a solid flick. There are a few parts where the technical production isn't so great, although maybe it was considered SOTA at the time. One of these scenes is the one in which Pacino is talking with his girlfriend while standing on his balcony overlooking the lights of the LA night - it's so superimposed it's distracting. But, on the whole I still think it a great movie.

One thing I noticed during this viewing was that Pacino vacilated between his former style of (normal) vocal delivery & his more recent technique in which he yells nearly all his lines. I don't think it was too long after Heat that he stated delivering many of his lines in this loud fashion. It's a real shame as it gets annoying very quickly.

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Truly a neo classic despite over-the-top Al.....Bobby shined . . . - mr grits 19:03:13 01/27/09 (0)
I admired De Niro's loyalty so much I wanted to join his crew.

BTW, was Voight's face 100% makeup...he looked horrific.
RE: Heat - mishmashmusic 05:29:02 01/27/09 (8)
This one is one of my favorites, more for the action sequences and storyline than the acting. The bank heist in particular...
- music during the bank heist: - Prisoners 15:45:10 01/27/09 (0)
  subtle, but raised the tension dramaticaly. No need for a loud, over the top musical passage there.
  Baba-Booey to you all!
- C'mon, the scene in the restaurant between Al and Bobby is a classic! nt - tinear 07:08:43 01/27/09 (6)
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  - All I remember from the scene in the restaurant between Al and Bobby is... - mpathus 11:54:03 01/27/09 (5)
    ...acting from the school of eye contact avoidance, by Al - although seeing these greats chew up film together is a guilty pleasure I'll admit, and the film ages well.
    
    Spoiler:
    Loved the part where Val Kilmer's injured character smoothly evades capture, by the grace of the deep history between he and the "Mrs." (Ashley Judd) - that was a well crafted film moment.
    
    I need to know if there are any different versions available on DVD - extra scenes etc.?
    - Al lost his mind after trying to transform himself into three characters - Jazz Inmate 19:40:54 01/27/09 (4)
      One was Ricky Roma in Glen Garry Glen Ross.
      The other was the blind veteran in Scent of a Woman
      The third was carlito in Carlito's Way.
      
      Every subsequent role has been some form of hideous fusion of these three characters. He never pulled out of them.
      -------------
      Call it, friendo.
      - Pacino's most balanced character... - afilado 21:42:52 01/29/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Al lost his mind after trying to transform himself into three characters posted by Jazz Inmate on January 27, 2009 at 19:40:54
        
        .. is in Donnie Brasco. I think he transcends your trio characterization there.
        
        I agree - mishmashmusic 08:00:06 01/30/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Pacino's most balanced character... posted by afilado on January 29, 2009 at 21:42:52
        
        And hey, that's the DVD I traded with you, right? LOL Great minds, etc...
      - Not really. Go back and look at "Dog Day Afternoon," especially the - tinear 11:29:33 01/29/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Al lost his mind after trying to transform himself into three characters posted by Jazz Inmate on January 27, 2009 at 19:40:54
        
        scene when he walks around outside, merrily chewing the urban scenery for minutes.
        And what of "Scarface?" That easily is his most over the top film. Terrific entertainment, nonetheless.
      - Good one! Seems pretty true... - mpathus 23:50:45 01/27/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Al lost his mind after trying to transform himself into three characters posted by Jazz Inmate on January 27, 2009 at 19:40:54
        
        ...but I must admit to missing his vulnerable side - like his Lionel in "Scarecrow" with Gene Hackman.

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