Release Year: 1987 / Directed by: Brian De Palma / Cast: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Andy Garcia, Charles Martin Smith
Every time I rewatch The Untouchables (1987), I’m reminded how much pure movie energy it has. Brian De Palma directs it with style and confidence, turning Prohibition-era Chicago into a bold, dangerous playground. You feel the streets, the pressure, the power games — it’s cinema that knows exactly what it wants to be.
Kevin Costner brings quiet strength to Eliot Ness, a man trying to stay honest in a city drowning in corruption. Sean Connery absolutely steals the movie as the tough, wise cop Malone — no surprise he won an Oscar for that role. And then there’s Robert De Niro as Al Capone, larger than life, charming and terrifying in the same breath. Every scene with him crackles.
One of the film’s most famous moments — the tense train station shootout with the baby carriage — still feels thrilling today. It’s one of those scenes film lovers never forget. Add Ennio Morricone’s powerful score, and you’ve got goosebumps built into the soundtrack.
The Untouchables isn’t just a gangster movie. It’s a celebration of old-fashioned storytelling, big performances, and bold filmmaking. If you love cinema, this one always hits the spot.
