Saw this long ago on cable but didn't remember much about it. And although I do remember the comic strip, I was never a regular reader of it. They pulled out all the stops on making this, with a cast of stars, original songs by Stephen Sondheim, and meticulous sets with the background paintings seamlessly melding into the live action. An almost unrecognizable Al Pacino chewed the scenery mercilessly. Overall, it was just OK, though. Warren Beatty seemed miscast as Tracy. Glenne Headly was good as Tess. You could say that a lot of the film was cartoonish, but I'm sure that was the point. Oh, and Madonna. I've never cared all that much for her looks, but with the costuming and makeup here, she was gorgeous.
Review of Dick Tracy
