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Goodfellas

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A young man grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel his climb to the top. Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi.
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Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic -- and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese's career.

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David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture GoodFellas, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese, and directed by Scorsese, is the greatest film ever made about the sensual and monetary lure of crime, and the whole perversely brilliant movie comes into focus in a single, staggering shot. Oct 18, 2023 Full Review Joe Pollack St. Louis Post-Dispatch Like everything Scorsese makes, it is crisp and clean, with exciting cinematography and superior acting. Despite its length, it is fast-moving and gripping. I walked away emotionally drained from more than two hours of tension. Oct 18, 2023 Full Review Kathleen Murphy Film Comment Magazine We're taken in at our own risk, hooked on the film's speed, the power of its sights and sounds. Our nerve endings occasionally scream caveats... But we never doubt that a master at the top of his game is calling the shots. Oct 18, 2023 Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Succinct filmmaking, satisfying performances and memorable dialogue assures Goodfellas position as a classic in the genre and Hollywood. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 14, 2024 Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Goodfellas excels in detailing the protagonist's journey within the mob, with narration that enriches rather than detracts. Despite a slower final act, it remains gripping. Rated: 4/5 Feb 14, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Goodfellas captures the pulse of gangster life, not just to understand what motivates these people and how they compartmentalize their choices, but to supply the audience with a shock treatment of aversion. Rated: 4/4 Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chasity chase the movie is awesome loved it especially seeing it again in the theater. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/22 Full Review FA S CLASSIC That doesnt get old.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/22 Full Review Kayso K Incredible movie! It is so good, I just sit and watch whole movie without moving, many unexpected scenes in the movie made it more interesting. Absolute Cinema ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Audience Member The quintessential gangster flick. 3 outstanding performances from ray liotta, de Niro and Joe pesci along with one of the best screenplays ever eith witty, sharp dialogue and brilliant narration. The movie is funny, tense, dramatic, and informative all at once. A undoubted masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Isa B Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema and this is his best picture. Goodfellas is a perfect masterpiece motion picture. It was well acted, well directed and edited to perfection. The soundtrack is legendary. I saw Goodfellas as a kid and was oddly drawn to it. I didn't know why. I knew nothing about the mob or about gangster movies in general. I didn't know much about Robert De Niro or Ray Liotta. I had no idea who Martin Scorsese was back then. As an adult who absolutely loves and appreciates every aspect of the art of filmmaking, I know why I was drawn to Goodfellas. It happens to be one of the greatest films ever made. I didn't have to know that as a kid, but instinctually I knew there was something very special about it. Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Paul Sorvino, Lorraine Bracco and many others delivered career best performances. All the stars aligned for this movie to be on a shortlist of the greatest films of all time. There will never be another Goodfellas. I more than recommend, I insist. 100/100 🏆 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Tasos L I can't remember how many times i've watched this movie. A masterpiece i' ll never forget. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young man grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel his climb to the top. Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.6M
Runtime
2h 26m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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