Classic DePalma. Impressive Mamet

Rating: Null/10 (30 May 2004)

A brutal, energetic depiction of the Prohibition era of the 1930's. Solid performances all around. What's interesting is to see some very nice trailer moments. Take the train station for example: The scene was punctuated cinematically by the exquisite cinematography, De Palma's over the top direction and some dramatized action. And let's not forget Ennio Morricone's thrilling score. But mind you the train station scene is one that integrates action with character; Stone's character. He's a pretty good shot. Remember where Malone and Ness recruited him.
Love the way Mamet keeps things a question; who Malone gets information from... speaking of that, I also loved the ambush scene in the police headquarters, and the furious, emotional scene involving Ness and Capone later on. The ultimate payoff for me was to see Ness change his mind about sparing Capone's rind hand man in the end; see it to find out what I'm talking about.
One of my top ten
Grade A+