Anyone else OBSESSED with the neon glow and grit of "Thief"?

Okay, film nerds, I just re-watched Michael Mann's "Thief" (1981), and I'm still blown away. I know it's a bit older, but the cinematography... wow. I'm seriously thinking about doing my next short film with a similar aesthetic. The way Donald Thorin Jr. (the DP) captures the Chicago night is just chef's kiss. All that saturated color against the almost painful realism of Frank's world. Seriously, it feels like you can practically smell the exhaust fumes and the sweat, you know? I'm particularly thinking about the scene where Frank (James Caan, giving a career-best performance, IMO!) is casing the jewelry store. The way the camera lingers on his face, lit by the flashing neon signs, really conveys his internal struggle. He wants out of this life so damn bad, but he's trapped. And then there's the Tangerine Dream soundtrack! It's so perfectly synched with the visual tone. That whole sequence is just phenomenal. But here's my question for y'all: is it just me, or does the ending feel a tad rushed? I get that Mann was going for that abrupt, almost nihilistic feel, but I almost wish we'd seen just a little bit more of Frank's final decision. What did you guys think? And, bonus question: are there any other films that nail that specific late 70s/early 80s crime drama aesthetic as well as "Thief"? I'm always looking for new inspiration. Gimme your recs!