The absolute pinnacle of the film is the legendary diner scene at Kate Mantilini on Wilshire Boulevard. For the first time in cinematic history, Pacino and De Niro share the screen. Shot using two over-the-shoulder cameras simultaneously, Mann captures a raw, unedited conversation between two men who recognize they are opposite sides of the same coin. They express mutual respect, yet calmly acknowledge that they will kill each other if forced to choose. It is a masterclass in screenwriting and subtext. 2. The Downtown LA Bank Heist and Shootout