The Untouchables (DVD, 2004, Widescreen Special Collector's Edition)

I am what you could call a relatively new movie fan. I have always liked movies, but I didn´t use to watch too many of them. Things have changed, but due to that previous attitude, I still have a lot of old movies to “discover”. That is the reason why from time to time I find some jewels that were released a long time ago, but that are totally new to me. “The untouchables” (1987) is, of course, one of such movies.
This film is set in Chicago, during the prohibition, a time were mobsters had enormously increased their influence due to the contraband of alcohol. The most important of all mobsters was Al Capone (wonderfully played by Robert De Niro), whose influence was pervasive and somehow accepted by most as a fact of reality. Capone controlled Chicago with force and bribes, and a philosophy that the scriptwriter of this movie (David Mamet) summed up in a phrase that the actor that plays Capone said: “Somebody messes with me, I'm gonna mess with him”.

Things change when a newcomer to the city, Federal agent Elliot Ness, forms a small group to fight crime and target Capone´s shady dealings. The group formed by Ness, an old Chicago cop (Sean Connery), a rookie police officer (Andy Garcia) and an accountant (Charles Martin Smith), replays in a highly entertaining way Brian de Palma´s cinematographic version of “The untouchables”.

I should point out that you shouldn´t expect a movie that tells you the historical truth about that period in America´s history. If that is your purpose, you are likely to be sorely disappointed. However, if you want to watch a great film, with wonderful performances and marked by a dynamic pace, rent this movie :)

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PLOT: ELIOT NESS SETS UP HIS "NON corruptable" group to break up the BOOZE rackets in Chicago during Prohibition~ excellent~

A MUST SEE~ this modern Classic Gem has Kevin Costner as the ambicious Eliot Ness (based on a real life person) who took on the corrupt Gangs in Chicago during Prohibition~ he focuses on hiring POLICE who will not sell out no matter what thus the name the UNTOUCHABLES~ Sean Connery gives one of his all time BEST as the HARD vereran policeman who know how to out fox the MOB~ Brian DePalma directed this and the musical score makes the movie~ this is a fast movie with lots of action and plot and shoot outs but the basic GOOD vs Evil makes it a fun fast watch~ GREAT costumes~ I GIVE IT A FULL 10 OUT OF 10 FOR FAST PACED THRILLER ONE OF THE BEST SCORES AROUND~

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This is such a great movie. Marlon Brando's character is awesome as well as sean connery's. Dont forget De Niro playing Capone, what a cast.

This classic is a must see.

The young healthy Brando is refreshing to watch.

4/5

The Movie has some facts in it, and I like history from this era. Also this movie has some very good acters.

One of his best movies. Portrays AL Capone beautifully. recommend this movie to anyone who likes gangster movies and action thrillers.

This is one that Costner does well in the casting was good fit, story line went well. It did justice to Eliot Ness and his crew.

If you love cops and bad guys, bloody shootemups, good wins over bad kinda movie.. this is it! The cast is excellent and the movie runs at a good pace to the end. Its exciting and keeps you glued. It is a "guy flick" though. Well, its for some gals also.
Not for the kiddies (unless your 4 yr old is showing criminal tendencies and you want to teach him good wins most of the time)

I have seen this movie so many times and I couldn't wait for it to arrive in the mail. A collection of some of the best actors in one great film. A must see!