Great movie with great performances.

Rating: Null/10 (31 May 2003)

"The Untouchables" is not a documentary, it re-writes history in almost every way possible. The story of Ness himself has been grossly exagerrated over the years. But this movie isn't meant to inform, it is meant to entertain. And it does it, and it does it well. Robert DeNiro gives perhaps one of the most incredible performances to never get nominated for an Oscar. It is without a doubt the best portrayal of Al Capone ever put on film or television. Sean Connery is also great as Malone, a tough Chicago Irish cop, the kind of man that makes the fair city-my place of residence-one of the toughest cities in the world. It is an action film that doesn't buy into action-film cliches, it doesn't try to be great, it just tries to entertain. Ironically, the quality of this movie arises from the fact that it isn't trying to be great. For anyone that is critical of Kevin Costner, take a look at "The Untouchables" to realize that Costner was once great, even if you don't think he is anymore. The bottom line: "The Untouchables" is a showcase for incredible acting and directing talent, and is worth your time. See this movie.