Heat diner scene
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The Heat diner scene is a scene from the 1995 film Heat, which was written and directed by Michael Mann.[1][2] The scene features the characters of Lt. Vincent Hanna and Neil McCauley, played by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro respectively.[3][4] The scene is notable for marking the first time Pacino and De Niro shared screen time together, which they never did in their first film collaboration, The Godfather Part II (1974).[5][6] The scene lasts six minutes and 17 seconds.[6]
Production
[edit]The scene was shot in the now-defunct restaurant, Kate Mantilini, with the first take not rolling until after midnight.[7][8] While both Pacino and De Niro have revealed that – based on a suggestion by De Niro – they did not rehearse the scene prior to it being shot.[9] Mann has confirmed that the scene in the film was mostly shot from its 11th take.[10]
Legacy
[edit]Mann has debunked the rumor that Pacino and De Niro were not present together when the scene was shot.[11]
Richard Thompson of MovieWeb noted how the film Heat inspired Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), comparing the diner scene with the interrogation scene between Batman and the Joker.[12]
The scene has been parodied in Bupkis (2023).[13]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 23, 2016). "'Heat' Reunion: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro & Michael Mann Set For Academy Screening". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Taysom, Joe (September 7, 2022). "Michael Mann explains the motive behind one iconic scene in 'Heat'". Far Out. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (May 27, 2017). "Watch: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro discuss their famed 'Heat' face-off". USA Today. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Cotter, Padraig (May 18, 2023). "Heat's Iconic Diner Scene Was More Important For Al Pacino & Robert De Niro Than You Realized". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Desta, Yohana (June 17, 2022). "Heat's Al Pacino–Robert De Niro Coffee Scene Only Gets Better With Age". Vanity Fair. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Speicher, Jeffrey (May 21, 2024). "How 'Heat's Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Diner Scene Became a 6-Minute Legend". Collider. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Ebiri, Bilge (June 16, 2022). "The Best Scene in Heat Just Isn't the Same Without De Niro and Pacino". Vulture. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Hersey, Will (December 27, 2020). "'Heat' at 25: The Making of a Modern Classic". Esquire. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (September 9, 2016). "The Best Scene In 'Heat' Wasn't Even Rehearsed By Al Pacino And Robert De Niro". /Film. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Neuwirth, Aaron (September 8, 2016). "Michael Mann Discusses Heat's Diner Scene & More With Chris Nolan". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Jirak, Jamie (December 22, 2023). "Heat Director Michael Mann Shoots Down Longtime Rumor About Diner Scene". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Richard (October 14, 2023). "How Michael Mann's Heat Inspired Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (April 14, 2023). "Pete Davidson and John Mulaney Recreate 'Heat' Restaurant Scene in 'Bupkis' Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 22, 2024.