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Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2008)

My Take: A fierce, violent and visually-stunning take on the Prohibition-era "City at War" Chicago.
(This is an extension of the review I wrote in July 2008)
As I said in originally in this review, I liked THE UNTOUCHABLES the first time I saw it. I loved the performances, loved the superb production design, loved the directing and loved how the pace was kept at the right speed. But it was only when I currently revisited Brian DePalma's gangster classic did I truly appreciate it as a brilliant masterpiece. Perhaps its true that its better the second time around!
After introducing us to "His little friend" SCARFACE, a remake of the classic gangster film, director Brian DePalma voyages again on yet another bold and challenging project. THE UNTOUCHABLES is a violent and daring recapturing of the famous TV series of the same name, which chronicles the days of the Prohibition era, the days of gang kingpin Al Capone and stalwart agent Elliot Ness who vows to bring Capone down. Kevin Costner is decent as Ness, who miserably fails in his attempts to bring down the powerful kingpin, until taken under the wing of one of the films best actors, Sean Connery as Malone. Robert DeNiro is marvelous as the corrupt Capone and little-known actor Billy Drago is creepily effective as Capone's deadly accomplice. Andy Garcia and Charles Martin Smith provide small but dignified support. So far, may be one of DePalma's finest. It's good-looking, breathtaking and boldly violent entertainment, armed with an intelligent script by Pulitzer-winner David Mamet.
Still a must-see classic!
Rating: ***** out of 5.