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"The Untouchables" directed by Brian De Palma is a hard-hitting and superb example of a gangster movie.
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"The Untouchables" directed by Brian De Palma is a hard-hitting and superb example of a gangster movie. De Palma brilliantly makes use of specific film techniques to represent the protagonist character Eliot Ness. The film is about Ness and his attempts to stop a ruthless, powerful gangster, AL Capone, from smuggling alcohol into Chicago around the 1930's. Kevin Costner was skilfully chosen by De Palma to play the leading role because of his star image which has been built up by his roles in other films such as, "Robin Hood" and "JFK". In these films Costner plays the brave American hero, which suits his look and acting skills. Based on his previous roles, I expected Ness to be determined and triumphant against the formidable odds, which he has to fight, David Mamet also adds to the feel of Ness being a typical American hero by giving phrases to speak like: "Let's...
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