Thursday, May 10, 2012

SEEN this SCENE # 2 - Heat - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro restaurant scene.

Movie: Heat
Language: English
Year: 1995
Director: Michael Mann

Why it's Key: This is the only scene where you can see Pacino and De Niro together in the entire movie. Michael Mann's stupendous display of screenwriting can be seen in this commendable scene.

Key Scene: It is essentially a conversation between two men who seem to exist only in each others' universe. They discuss the discipline of their chosen professions and reflect on their ultimate intentions while having coffee. Although they come from the opposite sides of the law, they are civilized amidst the chaos that has, and is about to ensue. Excellent display of war of wits by the characters is shown by the use of incisive dialogue. They go so far as to kindly let the other know that when times comes, neither of them will hesitate to let instinct take over and do what they think has to be done. 

Favorite Line: 

Neil (Robert Di Niro): "I do what I do best, I take scores. You do what you do best, try to stop guys like me."


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