An epic crime story, and told even more epically

Rating: 8/10 (1 April 2020)

This is De Palma's best work, without a doubt. Overall, it's an exceptional epopee (thanks to both cast and crew as well as composer Ennio Morricone), with historically backed, heroic storytelling. Theatric, one could even say. The film enjoys some very interesting characters: The Untouchables, four very likeable men, each in their own way, Al Capone, a classic villain, very competent, whose fate gives this film an intensely satisfying end. Also not to miss, in between all the action, it makes time for some very nice and lovely moments for some subtle comedy or romance.