That's the Chicago way.....

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2018)

After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago.
Though Treasury agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, but even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the City's police force.
Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, including Irish-American cop Jimmy Malone, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice........
Before this film, DePalma was known for homaging Hitchcock in many great movies, and his work with a camera was pure genius.
using the unique mise en scene, he makes the film something more than your average crime thriller. He makes the film classy, with some amazing shots from above, and some very memorable set pieces.
Costner, whilst brilliant as Ness, is shadowed by performances from De Niro, and arguably a career best from Connery. Yes, his accent is non-existent, but that's a standing joke with the actor. His performance is intimidating, warm, and probably the most humanistic part of the film.
Connery is the foundation for the film, and whenever he is on screen, you cannot take your eyes off him. He's clearly having the time of his life playing Malone, but always maintaining the conviction of his characters passion all the way through.
Garcia and Smith complete The titular crew, and although Garcia fluffs a line when he is first introduced, the final third is where he really stands out.
Drago is an intimidating henchman, and could have been the inspiration for the Weasels in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? He is almost paranormal, and he has a element of sinister sleaze about him. He may appear underused, but his limited time on screen makes him feel more elusive.
As for the set pieces, they are what make the film stand out as a classic. From the Canadian Mountie heist (and Connery interrogating a dead body), to Ness chasing Nitti across the rooftops, ending with the amazing line 'He's in the car'.
But the standout scene is the homage to Battleship Potemkin, and the shootout whilst the pram is rolling down the steps in slow motion.
The editing is perfect, the music a perfect accompaniment, and once again, the perfect wrap up of the piece ('Take him'.........'Two').
By having a vintage feel to it, the film has aged remarkably well, and standout scenes in the film, (the above mentioned, and the harrowing death of Malone) never fail to thrill or pull at the heart strings.
It's a film that needs to seen and revisited, and it will remain a true classic crime film forever.
Here endeth the lesson..