"...Stunningly made and incisively acted by a large and terrific cast....[HEAT] stands apart from other films of its type by virtue of its extraordinary rich characterizations..."
Variety

"...Gobs of talent are amassed..."
Premiere

"...This spellbinder vibrates with style, substance and humor, plus voluptuous camera work..."
Rolling Stone

"...There is absolute precision of effect here, the feeling of roles assumed instinctively..."
Chicago Sun-Times

"...[HEAT] serves to bolster the case for Michael Mann as the key American auteur of the last ten years..."
Sight and Sound

"...A film that deserves Oscars for photography, editing, sound and arguably scoring....Heat is packed with unforgettable subcharacters..." -- 4 out of 4 stars
USA Today

"...A sleek, accomplished piece of work, meticulously controlled and completely involving. The dark end of the street doesn't get much more inviting than this..."
Los Angeles Times

"[With] stunning cinematography, capturing an off-kilter LA, all metallic grey and widescreen sheen."
Total Film