"Dick Tracy" is an example of what happens to a movie when it's over produced and over marketed. At the time of its release, it was touted as THE big movie of the year, and it built up expectations it couldn't possibly meet. Granted, it's not a very good movie anyway, so even with lower expectations it still would likely have bombed, but I think it seemed worse than it was because people were expecting so much.
The production and costume design are fun, mimicking the look and style of the comic book series. Nothing else is notable, least of all the acting, which with a cast that includes Warren Beatty and Al Pacino, should tell you something right there. They should have taken the money they spent on sets and cameos for big stars and hired better writers.
Grade: C
The production and costume design are fun, mimicking the look and style of the comic book series. Nothing else is notable, least of all the acting, which with a cast that includes Warren Beatty and Al Pacino, should tell you something right there. They should have taken the money they spent on sets and cameos for big stars and hired better writers.
Grade: C