Geeky Randy's summary

Rating: 9/10 (7 April 2010)

Eliot Ness (Costner) sets out to take down Al Capone (De Niro), with some of Capone's mobsters verses Ness's hand-picked team The Untouchables (Smith, Garcia and Connery). Historically inaccurate. Costner's voice is emotionless as usual, while Connery's is like he's still playing James Bond; both of their voices are annoying and distracting. De Palma's "dazzling" direction, ceiling shots for example, are unnecessary; as if De Palma is more concerned about impressing the Academy than telling the story. Smith and Garcia do their job, but nothing fancy. De Niro delivers a surprising unmemorable performance as the notorious Capone. The film itself is overly-theatrical for what it is, what it needs to be and what it should be. But despite all these flaws, none of them are fatal. Fast-paced from beginning to end, every moment enjoyable. From the first line of "why, since it would seem that you are in effect the Mayor of Chicago, you're not simply being appointed to that position," to the final line of "I think I'll have a drink", it's a remarkable and unforgettable film with several great scenes. The chemistry with all The Untouchable is well untouchable.
***½ (out of four)