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I remember being 14 and my dad taking me and my younger brother (12) and sneaking us In to watch it. Even then I understood I was watching something special , made by people that cared about the craft of cinema. Since 1995 I reckon I've seen this movie over 100 times, and I still watch it 2/3 times a year. De Niro and Pacino are phenomenal, but also are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast. Stand outs include Kilmer , Ashley Judd , Tom Sizemore and Amy Brennerman who bring really depth and emotion to smaller roles. But really every single person is at the top of their game. It's Easily Mann's best film, (The Insider, Miami Vide and Collateral are other amazing pieces of cinema ) , the score and the LA locations are just perfect and really add a sense of scale and intensity . This film deserves a new generation to marvel at its greatness. They don't make cinema like this now ( which is a shame )

With Emotions at the centre , this is a action movie for 2020. The chemistry between the leads has already been established and worked on so well it feels familiar but also fresh. You can tell everyone wanted to make this film and worked collaboratively. The ending is brutal and exciting as well which sets up for more , should we want it ( of course we do) Saw this in Dolby Cimema in Leicester Square and now own it on 4k. Smashing film , and proves Hollywood can make great sequels when it actually bothers to try

Richie's best film since snatch. Hugh Grant gives his best performance. He is simply brilliant , funny, little camp, but deadly. Go and watch ASAP.