Rampage (1987)

Forgotten movie directed by William Friedkin. A courtroom thriller ascertaining the guilt of a serial killer on trial for his life using the insanity defense. Beset by low production values, it nonetheless benefits from a steady pace and brisk running time. It was surprisingly good and had interesting things to say about the justice system and culpability.

Thief (1981)

Directed by Michael Mann, it's an inoffensive watch. Great cinematography as you'd come to expect from a master of his craft. Similar to Heat, but lacking in the high-end production values and thrilling set pieces. James Caan is charismatic and believable in his role as the titular thief, while Robert Prosky is in his element as the antagonist who cajoles him into one last big score. Certain plot points such as the love interest could've been more fleshed out, like they were in Heat. Mann improved on this with Manhunter in 1986, and perfected it with Heat in 1995.


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