The Untouchables

I won't rate it overly great, but it’s still a very good movie. At times, you feel like you're watching a western in the style of Sergio Leone, with beautiful, widescreen shots, slow scenes, and ultimately, some serious bloodshed. It's like Brian De Palma left most of his talent precisely in the 70s and 80s. (28/01/2016)

I liked Gangster Squad better because of the more modern approach, but this is also a very good gangster film that still entertains after a few years. I liked the cast, the excessive whirlwind of bloody and juicy scenes, the nice pace and the interesting story. 80% (21/01/2015)

The abundance of emotions and cinematic artistry that Brian De Palma put into The Untouchables often left me with my jaw hanging open. The action is clearly dominated by the breathtaking train station scene, Ennio Morricone's music gives the war on alcohol and the villains an incomparable aura, and the cream of the crop in the central star-studded team definitively gives the feeling that a gangster film like this could never be made today, which may be why I increasingly gravitate towards these golden classics. Although the prohibition mafia story is completely different from anything by Sergio Leone, Francis Ford Coppola, or Martin Scorsese, it has left its mark in golden letters. It may be thanks to the flawless second half, but even the first half, despite occasionally surprising pacing issues, is unforgettable in its own way because the palpable period atmosphere is amazing. (17/06/2006)

I rewatched The Untouchables and it surprised me how disappointed I was. I don't like Kevin Costner, with the exception of Mr. Brooks. Here, all the acting performances seemed too theatrical. The only positive exception was Robert De Niro, whose Al Capone was excellent. I was absolutely blown away by the scene showing that a man can survive for some time without any internal organs. That is, unless he gets hit in the head. I almost thought Sean Connery's character had wandered in from a zombie movie. I liked the film when I was younger, but it didn’t stand the test of time. (24/07/2017)

An exhibition by De Palma, where he delights film fans with various references to famous works of the past (Battleship Potemkin and others). The biggest star is not the Oscar-winning Connery, but the secondary character of Al Capone, phenomenally played by Robert De Niro. (11/05/2003)