The best gangster film I've seen

Rating: 10/10 (9 August 2008)

In my opinion, "The Untouchables" is the best gangster film I have seen. While I love the inside look of the Mafia seen in "The Godfather," I enjoy this film so much more. "The Untouchables" manages to entertain rather than simply tell a story. Also, I like looking at a gangster from the point of view of the police (the good guys) rather than from their own point of view, as this is a more typical way to see the bad guys. Kevin Costner, Andy Garcia, Charles Martin Smith, and Robert DeNiro are all great, but it is Sean Connery as Malone (in an Oscar-winning role) that really steals the show. The film proves to be somewhat funny as well as dramatic, which gives proper balance and causes the audience to enjoy the movie more. It tells the story of how law enforcer Elliot Ness (Costner) and his team of "untouchables" try to bring down mob leader Al Capone (DeNiro). The film is full of emotion, as well as humor, and manages to satisfy its audience. Almost a perfect film, and a classic for sure.
**** out of ****