Brilliant look at one of history's great gangsters

Rating: 8/10 (24 December 2004)

In de Palma's "the Untouchables," we are given a very interesting look at the life of Al Capone, as portrayed by Robert De Niro. With that name on the Marquee, you know that this movie has something to sell it. De Niro's Capone is an incomplete character, appearing in the movie for only a short time, but in that time, he embodies the murderous gangster in his usual, pre-New Millennium way. Co-starring as Capone's enemies, Costner is quite compelling (if a little too heroic), Andy Garcia is brave and willing, and Costner delivers an absolutely amazing performance (he does deserve it, even if he deserved one for something else). the story is fine, and the action is incredible. But rest assured, this is not the ultimate look into Capone's life. Someday, a greater film will be made, but until then, you cannot go wrong with this, one of de Palma's best