Review of Dick Tracy (1990) by Jay L — 17 Jul 2011

"Their turf. Their game. Their rules. They didn't count on HIS law.".

A supremely visual triumph that's packed with unique and ecclectic comic book flare. A big-budget action comedy from Director Warren Beatty, it's got similar highly visual overtones that were seen in films such as "Sin City" and "Dark City". A bombardment of colors, style, action and laughs, just pure original entertainment that keeps you watching with amazement. A film that stays very true, in both storytelling and substance, to the original classic comic book strips from William Gould. Spectacular visual entertainment, a complete feast for the eyes, everything from the set designs, the make-up and the costumes are very impressive. A movie that quite literally jumps out of the TV screen and onto your optic nerve. Astonishigly action-packed, furiously hilarious, inventive eye-candy, smashingly unique, explosively thrilling and most of all endlessly entertaining, Dick Tracy is a mist-see film for fans of the noir genre and graphic novel adaptations. This was an elite film at the time it was made, featuring special effects and visual effects thatverrebyears before their time. Dick Tracy is smashing early 90's style at it's very best and most entertaining, Warren Beatty and company captured the comic book feel with brilliance, they absolutely nailed this one. An astounding throwback to the film noir generation of the 1930's and 1940's, a genuine satire that's just funny as ever and a pleasure to watch.

Warren Beatty gives one of the best roles of his career as the legendary Detective known as Dick Tracy. A wonderful job from Beatty who did a spectacular job of portraying the persona of an iconic comic book star. Al Pacino is hilarious as Big Boy Caprice, a welcomed change of pace for Pacino at the time. It also features great supproting roles from a very talented cast with performances from William Forsythe, Madonna, Charlie Corsmo and Paul Sorvino.