The Untouchables

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Audience Member 100% Capone Canon. When it comes to iconic masculine role-models for Boomers, this film features three of the top contenders: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Robert De Niro. The film’s tone is inconsistent, alternating between corny dialogue about archaic morals to over-the-top action sequences, much like contemporary campy action films such as the Fast & Furious franchise. However, it also features Hitchcockian shots and a swinging soundtrack, evoking the style of classic cinema. It has its flaws and can drag at times, but it also contains extremely memorable scenes and ambitious shots that Brian De Palma is known for. Ultimately, the film’s peaks offset its valleys, making it a classic crime drama. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Gerard B It just feels dated. The scores/music feels very out of place for a lot of the scenes, and I don’t really feel like rooting for a guy who is enforcing a stupid prohibition law. I really wanted to like this movie but it barely kept my interest. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Walter R Uma obra prima que merece ser vista todos os anos. Atuações impecáveis!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/25 Full Review Sebastian L Just like a good lecturer a competent story can make you invested in almost anything. The Untouchables does exactly that. With incredibly well-written scenes and simple but sympathetic characters it keeps you intrigued. What keeps it from being a masterpiece is a much to tight cut that doesn't leave nearly enough space for the story to breathe, and the score - even though composed by maestro Morricone - feels out of place more often than not. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Gary G There have been many morality plays about organized crime over the years. I have reprised several at home recently, and was astonished at how riveting this movie still is after nearly 40 years. Costner's band of Dudley Do-right characters is a little hard to take, but the performances are heartfelt. DeNiro is terrifying as Capone, and his organization at times seems unstoppable. Ultimately it is DePalma's masterful direction that carries the whole thing off so well. It remains near the top of my top 10 list of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Jim M Shmaltzy, campy and dated. Rife with histrionic performances - a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman with a thick British accent yelling "CHARGE!" like something out of Monty Python skit. Acting seems like it was lifted out of 1950's western. Nothing to rave about here, despite the raves. Not worth the time, not worth the $3.99 rental fee. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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