Heat vs Initial D
Heat has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for Initial D). Initial D is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 50m. Heat is the older of the two (1995 against 2005). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Heat
Initial D| Heat | Initial D | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 50m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Mann | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung |
| Main cast | Amy Brenneman, Jon Voight, Wes Studi, Natalie Portman, Robert De Niro | Anne Suzuki, Edison Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Chapman To Man-Chat, Shawn Yue |
Synopsis
Heat
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
Initial D
After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his father's Toyota AE86.