A buddy movie with a touch of class.

Rating: 8/10 (12 June 2005)

The Untouchables is a beautifully crafted piece of cinema that is enjoyable from the exciting beginning till the gripping end. Prohibition has gripped Chicago, illicit liquor dealers have taken over the underworld and at their head is Al Capone. Kevin Costner takes the lead role as Elliot Ness and doesn't fail to deliver in his role as the ever evolving idealist. With one goal in mind, "getting Capone", Ness brings in three very different individuals to form his band of close knit "Untouchables" Sean Connery gives an Oscar winning performance as the world weary beat cop Jimmy Malone. Andy Garcia is George Stone, the rookie cop out to make a difference and Charles Martin Smith is Oscar Wallace, an accountant for the FBI who gets caught up in the enthusiasm of Ness' crusade. The Untouchables has an ace in the hole for anyone not quite convinced of its cinematic merit. Hollywood heavyweight Robert DeNiro takes the role of Al Capone. His assured performance as the troubled mobster has you on the edge of your seat throughout. His ability to go from put on sincerity's to blind rage in mere seconds is outstanding. The movie itself is fast paced and doesn't have the viewer bogged down in any unnecessary plot filler. One of the most exciting films of its genre, it is worth seeing for the Railway station scene alone! The Untouchables delivers both fist pumping highs and tear jerking lows and is a must see for both budding film enthusiasts and seasoned movie buffs alike.