Violence escalates, loyalties fracture, justice turns brutally personal.

In Part Two of their deep dive into The Untouchables, Sean and co-host Sarah break down the explosive second half of Brian De Palma’s Prohibition-era crime classic. If Part One explored myth-making and morality, this episode tackles consequence, sacrifice, and the film’s unforgettable climax.

From the emotional weight of Sean Connery’s Oscar-winning performance to the operatic violence that defines De Palma’s directing style, we analyse how the story of Eliot Ness versus Al Capone reaches its dramatic peak.

We explore the tension between justice and revenge, the cost of incorruptibility, and whether the film earns its legendary status among gangster cinema greats.

Starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro, this 1987 crime epic blends Hollywood spectacle with historical myth.

But does the courtroom finale deliver? Does the violence feel operatic or excessive? And does The Untouchables still hold up for modern audiences?

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional impact of Malone’s arc
• The morality of Ness’s final choices
• The famous Union Station sequence and De Palma’s visual storytelling
• The balance between historical fact and cinematic legend
• Whether The Untouchables deserves its classic status

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…this episode delivers sharp film criticism, humour, debate, and honest takes.

Sarah returns as co-host for this two-part breakdown. (No external projects to plug this week—just pure film conversation and classic cinema appreciation.)

Why Listen?

Whether you’re a long-time fan of The Untouchables or revisiting it decades later, this episode will make you rethink its themes, performances, and cultural legacy. Expect passionate disagreement, strong opinions, and thoughtful analysis of one of the most iconic crime films of the 1980s.

If you enjoy deep-dive movie reviews, classic film discussion, and spirited debate — this is the podcast for you.

Please Note: There are direct quotes used in this review, which include the use of contextual slurs/stereotypes. These are used purely as quotes from the film and to aid discussion, as the film's dialogue reflects the bigoted, harsh atmosphere of 1930's Prohibition-Era Chicago. There is no intention to cause offence or distress.

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