The Downfall of Al Capone...

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2016)

This is simply a fantastic film. Everything works: the acting, the direction, the David Mamet screenplay, the cinematography, the costumes and set design, and the sublime score by Ennio Morricone. The cursing and violence both of which I normally avoid and detest are applied artistically and appropriately. Perhaps De Palma's masterpiece, The Untouchables won the Academy's hearts and Sean Connery finally got his Oscar, which was long overdue, for the role of a tough but honored beat cop, Malone, who helps Elliot (Costner) Ness take down Al Capone (De Niro).
"The Untouchables" was a true gangland masterpiece, that takes you from the mean streets of Chicago to the mountainous United States-Canadian border, while never letting go of your attention for even a second. Director Brian De Palma ("Scarface" and "Mission: Impossible") engages you with this epic story of good versus evil that is so brilliantly crafted that it rivals "The Godfather" in terms of its treatment of the material and the accuracy of the performances. The entire cast is excellent from Kevin Costner to Sean Connery, De Niro's perfect performance is the biggest surprise as he brings to shocking reality the ferocity of the mob boss that ruled Chicago with an iron fist. Finally, the ending is quite a shock and even kind of took me by surprise. Give it a look, you'll enjoy it!
Overall rating: 8 out of 10.