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Dec 08, 2015AmyEighttrack rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you like crime/heist movies and have never seen this (as I had not), you have here a real hidden gem. The stunning, beautiful opening sequence was the first I ever saw on blu-ray. It made quite an impression. Director Michael Mann is a true auteur and this film was a landmark of the genre. Mann's use of real criminals and policemen as technical advisors and actors; as well as his familiarity with the color and undercurrents of his hometown Chicago, all contributed to the gritty realism of the film. Inspired by the electronic soundtrack to Midnight Express, Mann's collaboration with Tangerine Dream was also a landmark.