Michael Mann discusses HEAT | TIFF 2015

Following a screening at TIFF 2015, director Michael Man discusses his iconic film, HEAT.
Bringing Robert De Niro and Al Pacino together on screen for the first time, Michael Mann's magnum opus ranks among the greatest crime films of all time. Hard-boiled ex-con Neil McCauley (De Niro) is the leader of a crew of seasoned stickup artists who operate with grim determination and military discipline. When a last-minute replacement on his team leads to a bloody triple murder during an armoured truck robbery, McCauley is targeted by veteran detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino), whose fanatic dedication both mirrors and contrasts with McCauley's ruthless professional expertise. "Top three Mann. A film that is part of the lexicon of the medium. A stark western set in a hyperreal L.A." (Guillermo del Toro).

[@vincentlim348]

It was an underrated master work gravely ignored by the Academy Awards.

[@ghorbani]

it should have won many awards

[@morten1]

Mann didn't suck up to any production studio telling him what to do or change. I bet that didn't help it along

[@krishshautriya5170]

But the movie has only gained more and more appreciation over the years. That is more important than any award in my opinion.

[@darrylwynwilliams1760]

A masterpiece by Michael Mann.

[@khalikhali9042]

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[@leahdorothy]

@@Shaitanic13 lmfao what?

[@Shaitanic13]

@@leahdorothy Oh, sorry, my mistake.) I mistook him for another Michael Mann, "climatologist".

[@dalmaximus]

Don't forget last of the Mohicans

[@dcuk5]

I totally agree, and it's my favourite film of all time. But i'm interested in reading why YOU believe it is a masterpiece.

[@markmorris5480]

He is the true crime film director. After thief this man is a legend. His vision and feeling for this genre has made them classics.

[@blksheep176]

Thief was amazing

[@angelopiccinelli7455]

Thank you, Michael Mann, "Heat" is an absolute masterpiece, THE perfect film. Very great storytelling, suspense from the first to the last second. You are a genius!

[@darrylwynwilliams1760]

Well said 😊

[@bodieofci5418]

My absolute fave film ever. Saw it at the cinema when it first came out. Loved it.

[@rosemariedavis3328]

Me too!

[@bodieofci5418]

My fave scene is when Neil threatens Van Zant after the attempted set up. You just know it's going to go down. Yeah, the coffee shop is legendary and Al screaming about asses is hilarious.

[@trueaspect5888]

wish i was old enough at the time

[@thesprawl2361]

I was eleven when I first saw it, in the cinema with my dad. I'd already seen and fallen hopelessly in love with Last of the Mohicans; used to daydream about being Daniel Day-Lewis's character, saving various female classmates from the bad Indians. Heat was the one that really lasted with me though. I think they're both fabulous films but when people ask my favourite film of all-time it's always Heat.

[@eduardotirado839]

The best crime drama ever made. Period.

[@kless001]

Learn something new every time I watch Heat, but I never realized (until the director said it in this video) that Hannah picked up on something while having coffee with Neil. Something so innocent at the time ended up being so important. Masterpiece.

[@mobil1569]

Michael Mann has a special touch in his films specially in H E A T. Had the great privilege to meet him at this event, even though I missed going in to see it on the big screen again because the Theater had a full house.

[@MisterMister5893]

Every actor, regardless if it's Oscar winning actors like in HEAT or some rotten tomato bomb, brings a unique perspective to their portrayal of their character. It isn't so much about Michael Mann or Pacino and De Niro, but a symbiosis of script, directing and acting chops. This script has been incubating for a long time before Al or Bobby even knew of it. The success of this move and any movies in general are on the actors and what they bring to the table.

[@drewpowers7236]

When I was in high school I worked at a Radio Shack down the street from my house. It was on the brink of closing because it was hard to find and barely anyone came in. The assistant manager and I would turn Heat on all the TVs and then hook up all the surround speakers we could and crank it up for the shootout. It was awesome. You felt like you were in the middle of the actual shootout. That and the “she got a great ass” line were so much better hooked to a dozen surround sound speakers lol

[@mooseyman74]

I can always watch this film, one of my favourites. That pivotal point at the end where McCauley considers taking out Waingro always stands out

[@neilmccauley1908]

watched 50times and more and still every time even now it's like first time always fealing trema and stress

[@savannahjcollect]

A HUMBLE TALENT GUY .... WHO 'VE CRAFTED A SPLENDID TIMELESS MASTERPIECE.

[@loepesci5996]

Yup it's time for a Heat Rewatch

[@FinneySP]

Mann’s usage of sound was so revolutionary. You never saw the gore but you heard the enhanced heightened sound of like a knife twisting into a stomach. Shit like that really left an impression on me. The sound itself was more visceral and gruesome. This man flips contradictions on their heads.

[@DK-bm5rg]

Heat and Last of the Mohican is my favorite movies and this guy made them both!

[@studybuddy5000]

geeez, what a legend: Michael Mann. thanks, tiff uncut.

[@khalikhali9042]

Mirsli

[@workingshlub8861]

any movie he is involved with is great...miami vice was ahead of it time.

[@maciek8159]

I love Michael Mann films but Miami Vice sucks

[@1975sabu]

@@maciek8159 Miami Vice movie has grown on me over time. Jamie Foxx was the weak link for me though.Otherwise the story style pacing is typical of the original TV show which is great for fans.

[@ironhandscrypto4446]

I love Miami vice. Never tire of watching it. Incredible movie. People who say the film is nothing like the TV show don't know what they're talking about because there are lines that are lifted right out of the TV show and a lot of the screenplay is based on the episode smugglers blues.

[@DonovanWert]

Awesome 😎 I had the privilege of working for mr Mann on his tv show “Crime Story “. He’s an awesome human being. True genius. Blessed be!🙏

[@hcanderson3787]

So good! Mann is a brilliant speaker as well as a genius filmmaker. Thanks so much for posting.

[@mattcastellanos2178]

One of the best examples of integrating a powerhouse ensemble. Jon Voight skillfully delivered his small part, really enjoyed his performance.

[@HoustonSoto]

Apparently Voight asked Michael why he wanted him for that part when he could have gotten anybody for it, he said “if I chose someone else then you and I wouldn’t be able to work together”. Such a professional.

[@guileniam]

This guy made two masterpieces and one of the biggest TV shows ever made (literally changing pop culture) so why hasn't he got more accolades?

[@Gdatshim]

Greatest casting, directing , and producing ever. My LIST and of course this is on top. 1. Heat 2. The Bourne Supremacy (all of em) 2. The Fugitive 2. The Kingdom 2. Lone Survivor 2. US Marshals and more

[@MaybackMusicGroup1]

Michael Mannfavourite producer Heat is best movie ever captured in Holywood film history 💎

[@plissken2156]

He took a low-budget, made-for-TV pilot like L.A. Takedown and made it into the sprawling epic of Heat. Wonder if he's ever considered giving The Jericho Mile (also a made-for-TV movie) the same upgrade. I bet it would be awesome.

[@bobnice3044]

The sky looks terrific in this film.

[@oliverrojas7117]

Agree, totally love the scenes of the sky and Los Angeles landscape

[@vilden12]

I saw this movie at the cinema and i was blown away!! They showed an another side of both sides. I saw RESPECT against one another proffesions. I bankrobber who,for ones,didnt kill for fun,only "if you stand in my way i have to stop you" " you do what you do best, try to stop someone like me" "if you get in my way i wont hasited for a second" The movie showes humain sides . I love it! HEAT FOREVER!!

[@chandermotwani3493]

Michael Mann's HEAT is a Masterpiece 🤘🏻🎞🎬🎥

[@matteoromenghi]

Such a great movie! Thanks a lot, Mr. Mann.

[@mikelykan.9416]

Amongst my all time favourite films and directors.

[@09nob]

Eddie Bunker is also Mr Blue in Reservoir Dogs he's appeared in numerous other films and Steve Buscemi directed a good film called Animal Factory that was based on one of Bunker's novels.

[@gpipeline]

Michael Mann was an awesome director!

[@jeshkam]

Was?

[@mkhan8527]

@@jeshkam Thief, Heat, Collateral, Last of the mohicans, public enemies. the insider.

[@rcecil88]

Is!

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Miami Vice (TV Show) Heat Thief Manunter GREATEST MICHAEL MANN PRODUCTIONS EVER!!!

[@ChillyPhilly4]

Collateral should make that list.

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

ChillyPhilly I actually didn’t get a chance to see it... Heard good things about it though

[@ChillyPhilly4]

@@rossdiamondthief6627 I definitely recommend it. It's my favourite movie ever.

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

ChillyPhilly once I watch it, I’ll edit my list lol

[@eduardotirado839]

You left out The Last of the Mohicans...

[@calvancandy8384]

This look like GANG BANGERS workin’ the local 7/11 to you? Love this movie!!

[@maciek8159]

There’s a flip side to that coin. I will not hesitate, not for a second.

[@_RizkyGumilar_]

HEAT is one of the greatest film of all time. if there ever was a remake of this film i would love to see Bale and DiCaprio as Pacino and DeNiro's characters

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_]

Please don't throw ideas like that into the universe.

[@1975sabu]

Michael Mann is currently writing a prequal/sequel to Heat. Whether that becomes a film or not remains to be seen. Will be interesting to see who he casts though....?

[@davidperez5089]

If it ain't broke why fix it. Was it not enough for you?!!!

[@Learned_English_Dog]

Mann sounds just like Noam Chomsky to me, am I crazy? Is that a specific accent or just a coincidence?

[@Whiskel]

Yeah, they share the quiet croak thing as the sentences trail off.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

Chicago.

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

@@TaichiStraightlife Chomsky is from Philly.

[@striverfor7628]

13:00 No, the scene with Ralph is great

[@calypso8094]

That scene is absolutely everything 😄

[@morten1]

Yeah it was great. And funny

[@rayjones8074]

Michael Mann is the greatest urban director ever 👏

[@roccosiffredi6427]

Thank god for this man A true artist god bless you

[@audiolover]

The heat and Man on fire....the best movies ever

[@audiolover]

@@Largentina. with Denzel 😎👌

[@jaaklucas1329]

If you love this film the interview with Micheal Mann is pure gold.

[@maneeshahooja]

Awesome movie. Thank you.

[@funnysapiens]

such a smart and cool dude he is!! It was the coolest movie ever!!!

[@zackamania6534]

I watch ALL HEAT RELATED CONTENT thank you very much

[@knownpleasures]

Epic combination of fiction and reality in the crime world of LA

[@Yolduranduran]

I can watche the shoot out scene over and over. 😮

[@timoakes450]

GENIUS-MANN-HEAT=LIFE CHANGING MOVIE-THE BEST FILM EVER MADE,CONSTANTLY REVEALING-ILLUMINATING ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION!! URBAN COMBAT-THANKS TO McNAB AND GOULD AND ALL-MUSIC-INTEGRALLY BEAUTIFUL-THANKS FOREVER-LIFE CHANGING TOMMY27

[@kellymulderino7156]

only sound design error was when chris got pissed at his wife and stormed out of his house and slammed the door. it was a glass door and the noise of the door slamming didnt seem like what you would hear from a glass door

[@oliverrojas7117]

i am so honored

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

Micheal Mann is my favourite director of all time. He is one million times better than Christopher Nolan at everything

[@vidalskyociosen3326]

They are different, but both are great in their own unique way.

[@ro55ker]

There hasn’t been another heist movie which would touch the sides of “Heat”… it stands alone.

[@beaujackson7699]

🔥

[@PrototypeOnDemand]

Mann is a very smart dude #respect

[@oliverrojas7117]

forgot about the line , "time is luck".

[@tonym994]

if it has machine guns in it, I'll go see it. the one question I'd have asked is how, using blanks, did you nail that M-16 sound? is that done indoors? a sound stage?

[@knownpleasures]

Sound effects presumably

[@chrisvillanueva5553]

This is awesome

[@SwissMarksman]

What type of watch is he wearing. Patek Phillipe? Vacheron Constatin?

[@jameshoran8]

Michael, Why did Neil hesitate? He gave himself up to Vince. Didn't he?

[@travisbuckle5762]

this is very hip

[@99escobar]

What book did Mann refer to? Did not catch it...

[@cameronkanachki]

Michael Mann Facts

[@kellymulderino7156]

cant believe this was snubbed by the academy

[@janjansen8623]

he should be directing i am pilgrim from terry hayes.

[@dmorrison7774]

You would think that such a wonderful director would understand addressing a microphone... but then... he ha# never had to perform with one...

[@andrewsmith4157]

Supurb

[@mynyddyquartzite2034]

He doesn’t want anything to do with the film The keep he directed yet hundreds of thousands of fans of the film loved everything of the film and there’s so so much of the film was cut

[@jeshkam]

What are you talking about?

[@mooseyman74]

It's a good idea but the effects are terrible

[@sanjoy1116]

I want to make a movie with you

[@rontom7358]

Haha what a hoax. He lost. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dcuk5]

I love it when the over intellectualised overthinkers who get so far removed from enjoying a film simply as it is ask the creator about their work, and just get told "No!". No bro, it's nothing to do with "North by Northwest".

[@danfesta4465]

There wasn't anything wrong with Mann's answer, but there wasn't anything wrong with the question either. Filmmakers take influence from all sorts of previous works; no harm in asking about it.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

Stupid having a mic SOMEWHERE in a dark room w/ a dark audience; lots of silence the inevitable result.

[@domtam6571]

Gonna SUCK when we lose Michael.

[@thirdguy4589]

Love when a true artist dismisses the pretentious questions of these goofballs. He earned the praise he gets from this film. Hardwork and a definitive vision trumps all these wavering poetic musing BS. The question about Hitchcock is unbelievably cringe.

[@schuey999]

The entire movie is tragically flawed from the beginning. I can't believe no one sees it.

[@Largentina.]

And that flaw is?

[@davidperez5089]

Ur flawed troll

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

I see it, but I don't fixate on it.