Review of Dick Tracy (1990) by President P — 14 Apr 2013

"Calling Dick Tracy." Warren Beatty brings legendary detective Dick Tracy to the big screen in this campy and fun comic book film. The story follows famed police detective Dick Tracy as he attempts to rid the city of organized crime; meanwhile notorious gangster Big Boy Caprice eliminates his competition and becomes the head of all the crime families.

Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino the film has an excellent cast; but it's Pacino's over-the-top, charismatic performance that steals the show. The visual style of the film is also quite remarkable, and has an impressive surrealness to it.

And, Danny Elfman provides a wonderful score that's whimsical and upbeat. A clever and entertaining satire of the gangster genre, Dick Tracy is packed with action and adventure.