Dick Tracy (1990) Retrospective / Review

[@ajk6907]

The visual style could be credited as a precursor to Sin City.

[@jandeenphoto]

My late friend art directed . Maurice Zuberano did the story board of West Side Story. RIP Zuby.

[@VickStarkiller]

Absolutely

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@jandeenphoto riiight...

[@scaccu]

nah...

[@trevorsartwork]

You Read my mind

[@detubeme]

I love this movie even more as an adult than I did as a child, but I've always loved it.

[@Animaine7030]

Same

[@Cwibacca]

Love this movie. Saw it in cinemas as a kid. I also watch this retrospective every time it pops up in my feed.

[@Cool2BCeltic]

An unfairly forgotten blockbuster.

[@-MrFozzy-]

MmmmmmmNAAAAAH!

[@dominickjustave3558]

No

[@rclark777]

I think the death knell for Dick Tracy was the double whammy of the character already basically being dead to the public conscienceness by the 1990s, and being distributed by Disney.

[@samuelbarber4154]

I like the way this film takes noir. Like, Chicago for example, it's really colourful. Although, do you really need an origin story? He's a good detective who's dedicated to his job and wear's a yellow coat. I really want that coat.

[@TheTsar1918]

Dude, the 90s seems like the anniversary decade. The classics of the 30s and 40s (Dick Tracy, Batman, Rocketeer, Phantom), Vietnam and the 60s, the swing revival, and golden oldies stations. It's funny to think there was other stuff going on. Damn I miss that decade.

[@TheKgr1967]

@JAMES BOND FAN 007 Close enough...

[@Mirokuofnite]

Yeah the 90s felt like a recap of the century.

[@fernandoguajardo2750]

Dont forget The Shadow great movie wish there was a sequel.👍

[@irina1296]

Thanks so much for this review. Dick Tracy is a very underrated film - interesting story line, nice acting, charming visuals. Yes, it's not everyone's cup of tea though. Pacino was a very impessive villain. He showed a fantastic acting. I did love Madonna's performance very much too

[@shill1444]

BEAUTIFUL FILM... really underrated

[@death2pc]

REALLY underrated!!!!!!!!!!!

[@craftpaint1644]

Bit corny I think today but beautifully made too.

[@haileyshannon7548]

The film was unique for it's time, even though it tried to copy Batman's formula. I do applaud how it to tried to look like a comic book come to life with the limited primary color scheme and the exaggerated makeup! Robin William's Popeye might also have been an inspiration! It also has another connection to Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin was orignally going to play The Kid, but he dropped out to do Home Alone

[@PaschanTOPs]

It didn't try to copy Batman's formula. They were shot at the same time. This is a style of theatric cinema just like Darkman, Rocketeer or Dark City. And it looks like the guy narrating the video didn't realize Danny Elfman composed the music for this movie as well as Batman's.

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

Look up the painter Edward Hopper. He's the one who did Nighthawks. You mentioned the world Tracy lives in looking very empty. That was Hopper's visual style, and it's been said his urban landscapes captured the loneliness, isolation, and desolation of city existence in the early to mid 20th Century, the results of industrialism. Hopper has been described as a pragmatic, sober gentleman, not given to frivolity, or idealism. A misanthrope, even. It's easy to see the works he created coming from such a serious person. Perhaps Beatty chose Hopper's visual style, or more broadly put, the works of American Realist artists, to subtly depict the world Dick Tracy lives in as a way to reflect the seriousness of Tracy, and the tone of the film overall. It would make sense to have chosen Hopper's style, as it has been described as cinematic, and many directors have been quoted as being influenced by his works.

[@haileyshannon7548]

+Gabriel Subia Another movie connection to Hopper, The Bates Motel in Psycho is based on another one of his paintings, "House By The Railroad"

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

Exactly. Love that painting.

[@chrisretro81]

Absolutely correct. Also Fitz Lange and Mario Bava.

[@frightnick6072]

One of my all time favorite films.

[@ladyvincenza]

I loved this movie when it came out (I was 11) and must've seen it 4-5 times. I loved Madonna at that age. I doubt I would like it if I saw it today for the first time and I doubt I could recall the (main) plot with a gun to my head. I remember my mom being impressed that Madonna could sing 30s and 40s style music and that the songs were new (for the time).

[@Meggsie]

We had an old vhs tape that we had recorded this movie on. It was the television edit(I don't know what they do now, but back then they never showed the complete movie on TV). But seeing this dusts off a lot of memories! I think Dick Tracy might actually have been my first movie crush.

[@PrimitiveBaroque]

Just re-watched this on Blu-Ray since my childhood. Set and matte design is still spectacular. Love this movie.

[@jamesoblivion]

Even beyond everything else, the fact that the palette of the entire film is drawn in strict adherence to a very limited Sunday comics color palette makes it a marvel of production design. It remains, to date, one of the most vividly faithful depictions of a comic strip universe.

[@lylack1]

Hi Oliver. I don't know if you read all of these comments, but in case you do I just want to say I enjoy your reviews. They're so well done and well written. I also love the scores you play during your reviews. As for the the beginning and the of you reviews, They're very professional. They look like very well done movie previews. The other thing I love about your reviews are the little facts you point out about the movie I never knew. If you haven't worked for a studio or even been offer to work for one, I really think you should. You have real talent.

[@OliverHarper]

Don Chong Hi Don, yes I do read comments. its great to hear you find my work to be of a professional level. I have applied for a few companies mainly working as an editor but they always turn me down I'm afraid. Very competitive market. But I have a few contacts at Studios who love my work. This year should be an interesting year :)

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Oliver Harper You get repeatedly turned down by studios? Aw! A shame, really. Your reviews are truly top notch! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@samuelbarber4154]

+velociraptor4you yeah, he's great.

[@clarenceboddicker6679]

I'm a big fan of Dick, I like Dick a lot

[@OliverHarper]

Thanks a lot Sean!. Cheers for subscribing!.

[@Dragonrider1227]

Excellent review. I remember being SUPER into this as a kid. I had the toys and merchandise, and though I didn't see it in theaters, I used to watch it a lot on tape. Oddly, the lack of action never bothered me. I think I was too mesmerized by it asthetically to care with its colors and wild looking villains. Though a more action focused plot that utilized these awesome looking villains better might've helped work better with kids. As an adult I can see its flaws but I still really enjoy it.

[@livclark8154]

This movie is and always will be an incredible visual treat.

[@JoeEnglandShow]

I'll always be fond of this film. I'm always glad to catch it on TV. It's a familiar treat to me, everything from the performances to the soundtrack. The ending always gets me, that swell of music amidst the grinding gears, the whole thing's a fun homage to old movies... Heck, I don't even mind the Kid. They could've done a lot worse, Charlie Korsmo was great as child actors go. And you're right to note the visuals... this is one of the few movies I've seen in which an illustrated world doesn't seem to detract from investment in the characters. I was surprised to learn that Dick Tracy isn't held in higher regard nowadays. That's how it goes, though, you can never tell what endures in the public's minds and what doesn't... Hopefully eventually it can at least get a decent DVD release.

[@sesfilmsllc]

The faceless character is named The Blank.

[@MysterioMaximus]

I had all the toys except the two vehicles and the Blank. I absolutely loved them as a kid. I was only 5 at the time, so I even remember thinking a brilliant idea would be to take a red Crayola marker and dotting some of my gangsters with bullet holes to make them look like they were riddled by a Tommy gun. I still remember finding the Mumbles scene absolutely hysterical. I sincerely love the movie to this day; in fact…I think I appreciate it more on a technical level now. The brightly colored noir scenery is simply gorgeous. The matte paintings are stunning! What Batman (1989) was for essentially replicating and lifting comic panels and live-action comic artistry off the page for “the dark,” Tracy was for “the light,” the colorful. I kind of see the two films are two sides of the same coin sort of how I see BladeRunner and The Fifth Element as visually the same in ways, just night and day. I think Who Framed Roger Rabbit (in ways) and absolutely Batman (1989) certainly helped green-light Tracy, the score totally has elements of the Batman march. Shirley Walker even later went on the score Batman: The Animated Series. It adds up, you're so spot on! I love the over-the-top radio drama quality; I’m just a complete sucker for 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s era serial adventure type characters. It’s why I also adore other cult flicks like The Rocketeer and The Shadow. Yeah…I actually like The Shadow flick…even with all its glaring flaws. I'm still holding out for a Doc Savage film and an actually good The Spirit! However, I'm not 100% with you on Warren. While I wouldn’t say he’s bad by any means, he just physically isn’t as imposing as he should be. It seemed a case of fanboy director being so overprotective of the character that he simply wouldn’t let anyone else play the role. The irony is, the film would have been better if he had allowed someone else…but that's just me. I still think he was of pretty darn good quality.

[@snoo333]

Thank you. i remember watching this in my late teens. may need to rewatch it.

[@renehernandez52]

oliver , i just wanted you to know that i recently found your retrospects and i'm a big fan of them! keep up the great job and im hoping you do one on escape from new york one day?

[@OliverHarper]

Thanks for your feedback Rene! Escape from new york has already been done. Check my channel.

[@renehernandez52]

oh wow!! so sorry!! forgive me, im still new!! lol!! thanks mate!!

[@HeavyJ713]

Oliver Harper u should do the Warriors or the last Starfighter

[@OliverHarper]

The Last Starfighter has been covered.

[@gayham]

I really enjoyed this movie as a 13 year old boy, it inspired me and I ended up getting really into 30's and 40's movies...odd for a 13 year old! It's also where my love affair with Madonna began believe it or not.

[@quidproquo82]

Gayham omg it's gayham

[@mulvi747]

2:42 - They thought the original draft was campy so the had the guys who wrote Top Gun do rewrites... WHAT???

[@christianblade2052]

Looking at this reminded me of that old Steve Martin movie "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid." I wouldn't mind seeing a retrospective / review of that movie now.

[@jfmac]

You are bringing back my childhood. Love this channel!

[@OliverHarper]

With all my retrospectives that are designed knowing that the viewer has already seen it and wants to seek out more information about the film or to help encourage them to view it again with a new perspective.

[@jmitterii2]

I was only about 7 or so when it came out, so lots of it was always vague. And it did remind me of Batman, the darkness to it, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Lots of dark films around that time. I just liked the bad guy faces.

[@verdatum]

This review was exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to give it a rewatch. Thank you!

[@nenabunena]

It was different for me, I saw this as a kid and loved it then and I still love it now. Maybe it's because I grew up watching many old Hollywood films

[@AriefLeuvenardi]

I watched it as a kid and I appreciated more as an adult after watching “Scarface” and “The Godfather". Al Pacino was anazing.

[@FiredUpPranks]

If Tim Burton directed "Batman Forever" Al Pacino could of played "Two Face"

[@Piledriver2006]

No, that would've went to Billy Dee Williams. He had a play-for-play contract. When Schumacher took over, he wanted Tommy Lee Jones to play the part, so it him. He still had to pay him, though. A casing mistake that was rectified with Williams being cast as Two-Face in LEGO Batman

[@franciscojrosero]

Well. Pacino was SCARface after all

[@Piledriver2006]

@rudy2fat I seriously doubt that. Had Burton still been director of the series, Williams take one Two Face would've been darker and subdued. He definitely would've added a coolness factor to him. But my god, just imagine that movie. Batman Returns left me shook up. I'm pretty sure Burton would've had the studio invent a rating in between PG-13 and R

[@seangalvin3196]

Beatty played Tracy again in 2008. A TV special aired once in order to help him retain the rights. It was shot by Emanuel Lubeski. It is on KZbin and worth checking out. It is very, very bizarre!

[@dredd1981]

I recently re watched it after 25+ years ( I saw it in the cinema in Orlando on its release) and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Just as an aside....how about a review of freejack...."whats freejack" you say...I know I think i', the only person who remembers this movie and Mick Jaggers hammy...but epic...performance!

[@nathanl7018]

Freejack was awesome. Loved that movie and still go back for a rewatch from time to time

[@DreamGyrl360]

It's always been a favorite. I had it on VHS. I know every song. I know most of the lines. This came out when I was a kid. Sooo...

[@Nick-ty9us]

Al Pacino is channeling His Tony Montana from Scarface character in this movie

[@Paul_Wetor]

When this movie first showed up on cable, I gave it a look but didn't expect much. Was I wrong! I loved everything about it, even the musical numbers. Whenever it came on, I'd sit and watch it again.

[@ThePaulcarter35]

Brilliant film and beautifully produced. Deserves far more recognition than it gets. Has a very similar vibe to tim burton's batman, but with a neon colour palette

[@1dbanner]

Such a fun gem. I still vividly remember seeing this in the cinema; the bright primary colors were so striking that it's always stuck with me. It's funny that this remains one of the few comic strip movies that actually looks like.......a comic strip. I also recall the Roger Rabbit short Roller Coaster Rabbit that Disney released with the movie. Scorsese was attached to direct until producer/star Beatty declined to give him final cut, and I still dream what Scorsese's comic strip movie may have been like. The marketing was rediculously intense; my family didn't participate, but friends of ours bought the t-shirts that would be your admission to the midnight screenings. This is still my favorite Elfman score. I hope this never gets a dark reboot, I think Tracy best fits this stylistic Technicolor dream world.

[@moviesgalore9947]

This movie was perfect in every way it was brilliant and it still is fantastic fun to watch.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

"...you just said goodbye to oxygen..." One of the funniest lines ever uttered in cinema history !!!

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Underrated IMHO. It may not be on the exact same level as "Batman (1989)," but I feel "Dick Tracy" deserves to be appreciated for its technical achievements, visual look and style, cast, songs & score, and attention to detail.

[@rubeng370]

2020 and still no word about a sequel

[@sspdirect02]

I remember seeing the movie while vacationing at Disney World. I remember The Tramp scared the living shit out of me. Most of the gangsters did.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

If it makes you feel better, he went to jail with his ass kicked.

[@JudgeDoom88]

I must say I have seen this aaaaages ago but love DE's music. And your narrations does wake up and interest in me to re-watch it! Keep up with these greats videos! :)

[@jimslav6973]

Good review. I haven't seen this one since seeing it in theaters. I was 15 and familiar with Dick Tracy having read the comics and seen the old 60's cartoon repeats. I was really shocked when Flat Top burst in at the beginning of the film and guns down Little Face and The Brow with no effort. Those were two very big Dick Tracy villains. It would be as if you were watching 1989 Batman and The Joker kicked down a door and gunned down Two-Face and The Penguin before you had a chance to meet them. I mean... why? I don't remember much about it other than a hungry kid, Mumbles being interrogated, Flat Top and Tracy punching and trading tommy gun volleys, and Madonna wearing more and more revealing outfits as time went on. I got done feeling that I had not really seen a movie about Dick Tracy, but a movie about hammy actors trying to outdo one another. Maybe now that I'm older I'll like it a little more with lowered expectations.

[@patrickshields5251]

i thought it was okay

[@scottknode898]

Jim Slav in the movie they had The Brow, Shoulders, Little Face etc working for Big Boy’s rival Mob Boss Lips and the beginning had Big Boy and his take out Lips best men and went after Lips himself so he could take over the town but get what you mean. They killed off some of the characters early in the movie.

[@patrickshields5251]

Well, I have seen the film many times and I found it to be a triumph of marketing and production values, but not much else.

[@thomasbaron5367]

I loved this movie when I was a kid. I was 3 years old when this movie came out. Still love it today and I'm 28 now :D

[@AtlasLimited]

Dick Tracy is a unique kind of movie, in my opinion. I liked it when I was younger, but grew to love it more when I got older. The whole thing is just otherworldly that I'll watch it from time to time when I just want to escape from reality. I love the music in the film and Al Pacino is fun to watch. Tracy and the kid were probably the least interesting characters to me, but I didn't care. Its a fun movie.

[@sesfilmsllc]

4:09 Oh hi Kathy Bates.

[@OliverHarper]

haha cheers dude, i think me and Rich were a little high when we recorded that. We spout a lot of bollocks. lol ;)

[@lasheemrichardson9283]

i still watch this movie in 2018 and still my favorite

[@Th3Pr0digalS0n]

I think the main reason why people don't enjoy these older films anymore is that we are so oversaturated with action in our films today, we have to remember that when these movies first came out action tended to be a minimum. growing up I remember this being an action-packed movie compared to most films I watched at that age

[@Kruppt808]

bluemonkey223 , this movie is 100 times better to me than , any of the new Avengers, Batman, Avatar, spiderman movies that have come out in the last 20 years, I did like Sin City but other than that the acting here is so much better than nowadays with extremely forgettable characters save Downey Iron Man/Sherlock. Bale Batman is ruined because of the ridiculous gargling/low yelling/mumble talk. .....

[@dusk1234567890]

That’s complete rubbish. You mustn’t have watched many action films then. There were plenty of actions films. I saw this movie in the cinemas when I was 10, I was bored out of my mind. I remember thinking why anyone thought kids would like slow Madonna songs.

[@Melarancida]

Man, that line "she can't act her way out of a paper bag" made me crack up so much! On a more serious note, great retrospective as always. I'm having a blast going through all of them!

[@daniverse9625]

Actually Elfman's score is more Gershwin in nature. The theme is similar to Batman, but the score has more jazz to it.

[@Swarm509]

I honestly was not even going to watch this Retrospective since I was not a fan of this movie as a kid, but I am glad I did. 15 years of movie watching and growning up made everything I have seen in this Retrospective wondering why I did not give it a chance again, it looks amazing. I've grown up to love noir crime movies, but this movie went right under the radar with some awesome actors in it. Thanks for re-introduceing this to me!

[@Swarm509]

+Swarm509 Oh and I think I've figured out what I may cosplay as next, assuming I can find or make the correct outfit... mostly the distinct yellow hat and overcoat.

[@Protoman85]

I started watching it once in my youth, then the guy gets drowned in cement which I found very disturbing so I switched channels and that was that, never saw it again.

[@LoveNeko64]

Same, it was in the music video for Madonna and I was like "Why would you show this in a music video?"

[@MoonspiderHugs]

one of my faves.... and its awesome that it still holds up

[@captainjakemerica4579]

Gosh I wonder if Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller were inspired by the color scheme and use on the setting in Sin City

[@jabarbadi]

I love this film.

[@marcelnz]

thouroughly enjoyed the movie back in the day and watching things like this brings me right back again. Thanks and well done.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I would say Pacino as Big Boy was composite of Tony Montana and Richard the III.

[@RageONTv]

Hi Oliver, I work as a Senior Ad developer and I listen to your channel all day long while I work . I remember watching this movie when I was younger, I was super excited to go see it. I loved the art design and the photography, Loved Warren Beatty as Tracy but I was always dissapointed that it was sooo slow! even when there is action they manage to finish it quickly! I wish they added more action squences with tommy guns and explotions! Madonna was super hot and pretty looking like a true movie star! I hope if they do a sequel Beatty does not direct it because it will make it super slow again! I Still have the toys which I agree looked deformed and weird (like ninja turtles) but they bring me joy when I look at them for some weird reason. I have a wife and 2 kids now and when I showed them this movie they liked it but my kids where also scared when they saw big face and prune face lol. Hope you do The last crusade soon! And I hope you got that gig as an editor , you deserve it. THanks!

[@ericssmith2014]

Huh. The music sounds like 1989 Batman, so they thought they'd throw us off by basing the visuals on... 1960s Batman? (Yeah, I know, the bright solid colours of both are referring to comics, and Tracy goes whole hog for the dramatic noir lighting in a way that the 1960s TV show does not.)

[@mamat7925]

Great movie. I love the production design.

[@OliverHarper]

in my longer review Siskel and Ebert gave it a great review. Many critics at the time loved this film. Dick Tracy wasn't a flop. It made a profit but not as much as Disney hoped. Disney tried to copy the advertising formula Warner's did with BATMAN and its very costly.

[@Drownedinblood]

I think you're right about it being aimed more at adults. As a kid I had zero care for this movie but once I grew up and watched it I definitely appreciated it more.

[@OliverHarper]

The visual certainly grab a kids attention but I don't think there is enough to keep them drawn to it but thankfully as you say it gets better when you get older.

[@jordana4910]

Oliver Harper My 10 year old brother attempted to watch it and definitely had a meh reaction. However, it's been a ton of years since I've seen it myself so I might have to get that blu ray. This movie is basically what blu ray was made for.

[@djones9881]

Madonna was stunning in this movie. It should have had more of her though, especially when she was singing "Sooner of Later."

[@JazGalaxy]

+D Jones I just watched this movie this weekend and I can't imagine there is more of her to see. She literally appears in a transparent dress at one point with er breasts fully visible. I was blown away that it was allowed in the film. It's still mind boggling...

[@craftpaint1644]

She had no character arc though. The others didn't need one but her situation was complicated, she wanted out of the crime world and saw Tracy as a way but she isn't much of anything in the plot.

[@gc3k]

Her looks and her music output was best when she and Beatty were dating

[@Madbandit77]

@@craftpaint1644 There's a comic book adaptation of the movie by John Francis Moore and Kyle Baker that has two chapters that details Breathless's back story. She started out as an aspiring singer, but gets mugged of all of her savings in her purse, ends up homeless and gets seduced by a pimp. She kills the pimp, but spends time in prison. It's a sad, but layered story.

[@bambinoesu]

i remember watching this movie when i was very young in Belgium. It was my favourite movie then

[@YungMonie007]

I was born in 1992, I'm a big movie buff, love classic movies and today was my first time ever hearing of this movie...

[@sisyphus8870]

Saw this as kid in the cinema, still have the graphic novel, love the film.

[@stewmurray47]

Another awesome review Olly! This was such a technicolor assault on the senses when I first watched it. The costumes, makeup, matte paintings and acting were all great in my opinion. I've not watched it in ages but this review has made me want to ASAP lol Sorry for the late comment, I'm behind with my subs uploads. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimeBunny]

I really enjoyed this movie and still do now. I think it's because I appreciate the type of movie it was trying to replicate.

[@dnasty312]

3:13 Warren is 80 now and still looking great!

[@jamesminor1945]

love this film

[@daishikaze3986]

Saw it when I was 11 years old, thought it was ok, but never felt compelled to see it again. 30 years later, after become a big fan of 30s/40s gangster flicks, and someone reminding me that Dick Tracy exists, so I picked it up on Blu ray. I have re-watched it so many times since I bought it, I adore this movie. So I guess you're right, it really works better for an older audience for the most part.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

This movie is a fucken triumph. Make up , bringing a comic strip to life.

[@julianp2283]

Still my fav' comic adaptation on screen, EVER.

[@Yowzoe]

Yes, I also like Tin Tin -- check it out.

[@julianp2283]

I'm a huge fan of the Tintin comic but I hated the Spielberg movie.

[@jac6995]

"No Face" for some reason I remember him(her) being called "The Blank"

[@soaribb32]

jac6995 And I remember The Blank being a disguise for Breathless, maybe not tho lol.

[@jac6995]

Wait, hes not? I specifically remember the scene of Dick Tracey taking the mask off.

[@soaribb32]

I'm not sure

[@ottoacid1800]

It is the Blank, Big Boy calls the Blank No Face in one scene but that isn't the character's name.

[@scottknode898]

João Vítor yes Breathless was The Blank, Dick Tracy takes the mask off at end of the movie after shot by Big Boy.

[@jeffreymorgan8687]

Loved this movie as a child. I watched as an adult and I still love it. You just have to understand this is a movie about characters, not about depth of character. It’s why I liked the live action Popeye movie. It’s about all the funny characters in it. It doesn’t have to be the next titanic.

[@MrHsauvageau]

Madonna makes this movie epic and legendary

[@anddudewaslike]

Really surprised at the lack of fan love for this movie. I was crazy about it as a kid. It doesn’t seem to enjoy the same love as other classic films of its time.

[@jonsnipe5484]

It came at the wrong time

[@OliverHarper]

cheers buddy, glad to hear you shared similar thoughts on this film.

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Oliver Harper I think your reviews are fantastic and I've come to look forward to watching at least one or two a day in the past several days. This one in particular, I really loved. As you mentioned I was wooed by all the prior advertising to the film release. Plus as a young teen at the time, I was a big Madonna fan, and had hoped this is where she would find great success as an actress. Maybe Breathless and Susan (Desperately Seeking Susan) were her greatest acting achievements...!? Your review here is spot on! I agree with everything you said here. Your reviews are incredibly diplomatic and not unnecessarily critical. Thank you you for sharing the information you've obtained. I thought what you did on the Superman movies, Flash Gordon, and Big Trouble In Little China were amazing as well. I love to hear your take on Bo Derek's "Tarzan" and "Popeye" with Robin Williams.

[@jameshanley6143]

MADONNA CICCONE WAS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS IN THIS MOVIE 🎬

[@alanyoung290]

This movie came out when I was 6 years old. I couldn’t wait to see it and I wasn’t disappointed. I think that because of this movie I became a huge noir fan.

[@icebergthegamer]

I really love this movie.

[@kitanakahn101]

Really hope someday there's a remake to this. I don't really need a reboot. Just an exact remake of this non dark but seriously colorful epic movie.

[@JazGalaxy]

+L3140M4R It needs a lot of script work, but visually it's perfect

[@mikeface1]

You’ve now got a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@SoulsSliders]

I always thought this movie fell short and hoped for a reboot or sequel to make up for it. That hope passed on to The Spirit by Frank Miller but alas I was let down again. "There is no use making a cake look good if it doesn't taste good as well." - Me

[@jamesoblivion]

Disney had two sort of nostalgic throwback films at the start of the 90s that are largely forgotten today, but still hold up really, REALLY well. This being one, the other being The Rocketeer. Which was clearly director Joe Johnston's resumé for Captain America 20 years later.

[@Godfather9814]

I always enjoy watching the movie, and what’s really amazing it really was jam packed with stars! Even small parts were filled by large names, just to name some were Paul Sorvino and James Caan, Dick VanDyke, Dustin Hoffman and so many more!

[@mangolassi_.]

It's worth noting that Ian Wolfe was 93 at the time and this was not only his last movie, he also played his first screen roles in the 30s, i. e. the period the story of Dick Tracy takes place.

[@TripleRp]

This was a very good movie. Very entertaining. I was familiar with the Dick Tracy comics and had watched the cartoon prior to the film's release, so I was very excited with this film's release.

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

No shit? That's awesome! I was only six or seven I think when this was released. I saw it in the theater but I had no idea they had shirts! Do you still have yours?

[@randoymwords]

Regarding the lack of traffic on the streets, I was going through a 1990 Cinefantastique that includes an interview with matte artist Michael Lloyd. He says that Warren Beatty was purposely going for "inaction" to mirror the feel of a comic strip panel.

[@CBright7831]

Danny Elfman/Shirley Walker - two composers who are tied within the Batman franchise. Elfman, of course, worked on Batman 89 and did the main theme for Batman The Animated Series. Walker, also composed several scores for episodes of Batman The Animated Series.

[@Cazz8203]

I haven't seen this movie since I was a kid when the damn thing came out on VHS....that scene with dustin hoffman had me rollin, I might have to watch this again, thank you lol

[@bestboutgaming3212]

Highly recommended people check out the three book comic series of this movie. The first two books detail the rise of Tracy and Big Boy Caprice, the third book is the film's story. They're very well done and super colorful.

[@MrFTW733]

i can't believe i never seen this video from you guys! My first comic book movie i ever saw!