A Solid Movie

Rating: 8/10 (15 June 2014)

I remember I first saw this movie in a history class in high school because we were learning about the prohibition, and I think it's a film that really sells the struggle between the police and the criminals during the prohibition, specifically the famous Al Capone. Also, while it doesn't follow history 100% accurately, it helped me visualize the story I was learning at the time and gives you a general idea how things went down.
Kevin Costner gives a fairly good performance as Elliot Ness. He shines in any scenes where emotions are high and everything becomes serious. Robert De Niro plays Al Capone, and I kind of wish they showed more of him, because I enjoyed watching him, especially in the end courtroom scene. It just felt like he was giving a good performance that couldn't be 100% enjoyed because he wasn't present enough.
The film includes quite a few classic scenes and quotes that are extremely memorable. It's an entertaining and interesting film that perhaps shows a bit of age when watching it now, but it can still be thoroughly enjoyed.