Review of The Untouchables (1987) by Jonny P — 26 Sep 2010
Wow, if you're looking for raw, realistic acting then this is your film. The top notch performances by Costner, Garcia, Drago, and Smith deliver the realism necessary to bring life to this true story.
And above all, Sean Connery delivers the greatest performance of his life, rightfully earning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Although a number of historical inaccuracies are contained in the film, this is an incredible telling of the fall of Al Capone.
DeNiro plays the character with so much intimidation that even the audience will feel intimidated just watching the actors interact with him. This film does a great job of storytelling at a fast pace and never drifts into the slow crime drama tendancy.
Finally, the amazing story is enhanced by the film scoring of Ennio Morricone (of "The Mission" fame) who earned an Oscar nod for his work. This movie is a masterpiece in every respect, from its excellent script to amazing cinematography that delivers unique first person views and impressive no-cutaway shots.
This review of The Untouchables (1987) was written by Jonny P on 26 Sep 2010.
The Untouchables has generally received very positive reviews.
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