The Kenblog: “Heat’s” Classic Shootout Is A Masterpiece Of Action!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another Classic Movie Scene! This features the great bank robbery and resulting shoot out in Michael Mann’s crime masterpiece “Heat.” After a high profile bank robbery goes wrong (due to a betrayal) Neal McCauley (Robert De Niro) and his crew are forced to engage in a running shoot out through the streets of Los Angeles with the police led by Detective Vincent Hannah (Al Pacino). When the shoot out begins, the music stops and it becomes a kinetic masterclass in action filmmaking. Fans of the late, great Val Kilmer will be especially intrigued by his role in the proceedings. A great scene in a great film! So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Kenblog: Anatomy Of A Shoot Out!
Howdy folks! It’s The Kendog!
Keanu Reeves as John Wick
After watching “No Escape” recently (read the review here) I found myself wondering about the great shootouts in movie history. I thought the action scenes in “No Escape” were well done although in service to a somewhat empty narrative vessel, but they don’t compare to the shoot-outs I’m about to show you here. As you watch these, think about the way the music (or lack thereof) heightens the drama, how the choreography is staged and how the actors completely commit to the moment both physically and emotionally. Or you can simply turn your brain off and enjoy these scenes for what they are: pure kinetic bliss. So Sayeth The Kendog! Continue reading
