GoodFellas

"As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster."

Since the 27th anniversary was earlier this week and the recent passing of Frank Vincent I wanted to revisit this masterpiece. What a brilliant film. Everything is excellent, from the acting to the camera work to the soundtrack, this is one of the very best movies of all times. Martin Scorsese is at the top of his game. This is the definitive gangster movie and in my mind it will never be passed.

"Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut." Unless they are trying to kill you...

An endlessly rewatchable movie where artistry and entertainment perfectly collide

Films like this are the reason why I love cinema so much.

One of my favorite movies of all time.The best mob movie of all time. Everything about it is almost perfect. The acting is fantastic story is amazing. It’s a movie any fan of movies should watch. Overall it’s one of my favorite movies of all time.


(10 out of 10)

First time finally watching it and man I am am so happy and sad. Happy because it's another 10/10 movie that I can add to my list. Sad because I'm realizing all the good movies that are made today aren't as impactful as as used to be. This movie is a must watch if you're a big fan of The Sopranos! Mafia type movies and shows have really become my all time favorites.

Martin Scorsese's masterclass in modern cinema is still as fresh as the day it was released. Engaging storyline, crackling dialogue, beautiful cinematography and expertly directed.

You've watched it many times before...watch it again.

This is a deeply interesting movie of friendship and betrayal.

Love every minute of this film.

Scorsese turns a biography into a ride. The camera glides, the edits snap, and the needle drops act like chapter headings. It is kinetic without losing clarity, funny without letting you forget the threat in every laugh. The movie doesn’t ask you to admire crime so much as to feel its velocity.

Ray Liotta is the center of gravity, all charm that slowly curdles into nerves. De Niro radiates quiet menace, a smile that never reaches the eyes. Pesci weaponizes unpredictability, every scene a coin toss. Lorraine Bracco’s Karen gets her own point of view, which is crucial.

The Copacabana shot sells the fairy tale of access. Prison cooking with razor-thin garlic sells the comfort of insider rules. The “Layla” coda sells the bill coming due. Thelma Schoonmaker’s cutting is the heartbeat throughout.

Verdict: Hilarious, terrifying, and ruthlessly precise. It shows how intoxicating the life can feel, then makes you sit with the hangover.

Pair it with: Casino, The Irishman, or Boogie Nights for the rise-and-fall echo.

My #1 Movie of all time. Fn love it