- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Dick Tracy
Posted on 6/9/26 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 6/9/26 at 8:22 pm
In 1989 l, we had Batman. The following summer, Dick Tracy, staring Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Madonna, was going to be the season’s blockbuster. Even had Danny Elfman as the composer and songs written by Stephen Sondheim.
It made bank.
Admittedly, I don’t remember what the critical reception was or what the public perception was. Regardless, the movie has all but disappeared.
How many of you have seen it? What are your thoughts?
For those of you who haven’t seen it, are you even aware of its existence?
It made bank.
Admittedly, I don’t remember what the critical reception was or what the public perception was. Regardless, the movie has all but disappeared.
How many of you have seen it? What are your thoughts?
For those of you who haven’t seen it, are you even aware of its existence?
26
Posted on 6/9/26 at 8:25 pm to Michael T. Tiger
It’s on the level of Sin City and The Watchmen when it comes to visually putting a comic book onto the big screen. Haven’t seen that movie since I was a kid and now I desperately want to find it
Posted on 6/9/26 at 8:29 pm to VinegarStrokes
Agree about the Sin City part. A simple, bright color palette with painted backgrounds.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 8:35 pm to Michael T. Tiger
And the cast includes:
Dustin Hoffman
James Caan
Paul Sorvino
Henry Silva
Mandy Patinkin
Charles Durning
Dick Van Dyke
And even Kathy Bates
Dustin Hoffman
James Caan
Paul Sorvino
Henry Silva
Mandy Patinkin
Charles Durning
Dick Van Dyke
And even Kathy Bates
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:32 pm to Michael T. Tiger
I remember it as being faithful to the cartoon version but also remember it was viewed as a mild disappointment rather than a financial success.
It was interesting that Madonna and Beatty dated for a while. Famously they were captured in her Truth or Dare documentary. Aside from being promiscuous they didn't have much in common. Madonna made it a point to corner him on the documentary and ask why he tried to remain so private. That's a fair question for a celebrity. For his part he asked (paraphrasing here from an old memory) if she did anything at all that was private (and therefore authentic).
It was interesting that Madonna and Beatty dated for a while. Famously they were captured in her Truth or Dare documentary. Aside from being promiscuous they didn't have much in common. Madonna made it a point to corner him on the documentary and ask why he tried to remain so private. That's a fair question for a celebrity. For his part he asked (paraphrasing here from an old memory) if she did anything at all that was private (and therefore authentic).
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:44 pm to Michael T. Tiger
Went to the theater to see it. Bought a toy tommy gun at the toy store in the mall afterwards. Loved it.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 10:08 pm to Michael T. Tiger
This was the year I went to kindergarten. Had the backpack lunchbox thermos combo for Dick Tracy
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:05 pm to Friendly Satan
terrible movie
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:13 pm to RoscoeHarper
quote:
This was the year I went to kindergarten. Had the backpack lunchbox thermos combo for Dick Tracy
I think I had the lunchbox too. I was born in 85 and distinctly remember my dad taking me to see Batman, Ghostbusters 2, Dick Tracy, and TMNT in the theaters in 89/90. What a time to be a kid
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:20 pm to VinegarStrokes
I definitely remember the tie-ins. Pretty sure I had a lunchbox too. I remember this, TMNT, and Batman just being freakin everywhere when I was a kid.
Cleaned up at the Oscars for some reason too. Seven noms, three wins. Only Dances with Wolves had a better haul that year.
But then the IP just disappeared. I can't think of another IP that just vanished as swiftly as this one did. There's probably some Hollywood legend about it but I've never looked.
It is absolutely gorgeous though.
Cleaned up at the Oscars for some reason too. Seven noms, three wins. Only Dances with Wolves had a better haul that year.
But then the IP just disappeared. I can't think of another IP that just vanished as swiftly as this one did. There's probably some Hollywood legend about it but I've never looked.
It is absolutely gorgeous though.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:48 pm to Michael T. Tiger
I remember that it wasn’t as good as it was supposed to be but still entertaining.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:59 pm to Michael T. Tiger
My mom took me and my sister to the mall theater in Lubbock to see it, and I loved it. I still remember my mom gasping at the big reveal at the end. 
After the movie, I got this Dick Tracy figure and my sister got the Madonna one.
I also had the official movie magazine, and a book with an audio cassette. I'm probably forgetting some things because merch for big movies was so ubiquitous.
It is weird how Dick Tracy was buried, though. According to Wikipedia, Beatty and the Chicago Tribune company who owned the comic strip were in a legal battle over the film/TV rights for decades, which might be why we never really even saw the movie on cable.
After the movie, I got this Dick Tracy figure and my sister got the Madonna one.
I also had the official movie magazine, and a book with an audio cassette. I'm probably forgetting some things because merch for big movies was so ubiquitous.
It is weird how Dick Tracy was buried, though. According to Wikipedia, Beatty and the Chicago Tribune company who owned the comic strip were in a legal battle over the film/TV rights for decades, which might be why we never really even saw the movie on cable.
This post was edited on 6/10/26 at 12:12 am
Posted on 6/10/26 at 2:22 am to Michael T. Tiger
I liked it - didn't love it. Only watched it a first time a few years back, and then again last year. Decent replay value, but not something must-see.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 4:30 am to Translator
quote:
I liked it - didn't love it
The highlight is the 3 Sondheim songs which are fantastic.
This post was edited on 6/10/26 at 6:31 am
Posted on 6/10/26 at 4:49 am to Michael T. Tiger
Loved this movie when I was a kid.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 7:28 am to Michael T. Tiger
All I can remember is I saw it at the theater.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 7:39 am to Michael T. Tiger
Dick Tracy was a “what if?” for comic book movies. Watching it felt like complete immersion into the pages of a comic. No CGI at all.
after that, we got CGI crap
after that, we got CGI crap
Posted on 6/10/26 at 8:20 am to Michael T. Tiger
It was a passion project for Beatty, and a lot of work went into the production. I haven't seen it in years. Is it sreaming anywhere?
Posted on 6/10/26 at 8:42 am to Michael T. Tiger
quote:
It made bank.
That surprises me because I remember it as something of a flop. It may have had an Avatar effect, where it was so pretty people were blown away and paid their $$ then later they realized that once you get past the visuals it just wasn't that good.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News