what be essentialy a very simple story be make into a compelling masterpiece by russel crowe and al pacinos performance . michael mann certainly be the mann a even with the great act the film would have be very dull with out the direction of mann . his ability to keep the atmosphere of the film go through image and music be second to none . suspence be hold throughout with a kind of feer to the character . we have to wait till the end for his trademark slow motion frame and but it well worth it . excellent film .