A very enjoyable, suspenseful thriller, with a unique plot, and a cast that successfully animates the characters.
The late 80's - early 90's yielded a huge number of suspense thrillers, some of them truly remarkable, but Pacific Heights is one that not only keeps the viewer's interest awake throughout the whole movie-not on account of any ingenious twists in the plot, because we know who the bad guys are, but because there is a strong desire on behalf of the viewer for this seemingly cul-de-sac situation to be resolved. The vicious character of Carter Hayes played by Michael Keaton is so good (or rather bad!) that immediately the viewer sympathizes with the landlords (Griffin and Modine) and begins detesting Keaton and his infamous friends. The ending justifies and rewards.
Can be watched over and over.
The late 80's - early 90's yielded a huge number of suspense thrillers, some of them truly remarkable, but Pacific Heights is one that not only keeps the viewer's interest awake throughout the whole movie-not on account of any ingenious twists in the plot, because we know who the bad guys are, but because there is a strong desire on behalf of the viewer for this seemingly cul-de-sac situation to be resolved. The vicious character of Carter Hayes played by Michael Keaton is so good (or rather bad!) that immediately the viewer sympathizes with the landlords (Griffin and Modine) and begins detesting Keaton and his infamous friends. The ending justifies and rewards.
Can be watched over and over.