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'Heat' Still Has the Best Shootout in Cinema History

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Iconic 'Heat' shootout cements Michael Mann's cinematic genius as the ultimate master of gritty, high-octane action
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  • The 'Heat' shootout scene took over 6 months of preparation, with Mann personally overseeing every detail - from weapon handling to vehicle choreography - to achieve his signature hyperrealistic style
  • More than 30 years after its release, the 'Heat' shootout remains the gold standard for action filmmaking, with directors like Christopher Nolan citing it as a major influence on their work
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