Goodfellas

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2 hr. 26 min.

Crime

Drama

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95%

164 Reviews

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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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Chasity chase

the movie is awesome loved it especially seeing it again in the theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/22

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FA S

CLASSIC That doesnt get old..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/22

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Howard H

Story, cast all come together to make this one of the great gangster films ever.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Aender S

Special mention to Joe Pesci.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Cricketer F

97% GoodFellas proves why Scorsese yet again is one of the best directors in business. This film is another all time film added to his regime. I have only seen 5 of his films, but 4 of them I have given 5 stars. This shows how good of a director he is and I soon want to watch more and more from him. Starting with the acting, it was brilliant. We meet lots of different characters, but at the centre we have Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. This trio was brilliant, and had undeniable chemistry. Pesci steals the show as this hotheaded gangster who is so threatening, funny and scary. The scene of him saying ‘why am I funny' was genuine perfection from Pesci. Next, Liotta leads the film as Henry Hill. He is at first out of place, and really building into this society, but soon, he is the one calling the shots and put under pressure himself. We also have Robert De Niro, who is amazing as the mentor to Liotta, who guides him through the film. The whole of the ensemble is good beyond these three, and there may even be too many characters, but the film knows only to focus on the important ones. Scorsese is amazing and every element of what he does is purposeful. He uses a monologue throughout from Henry Hill and his wife to really guide us through the film. A monologue can be annoying, but when done in the way Scorsese does it, it works amazingly. He let the important moments play out, but the build up works even better with pauses, and just hearing how it is going. Beyond that, Scorsese is the gangster king. He really understands what makes these films works and really focuses on that. He makes every single scene engaging, and the film has the structure that was done even better by the Wolf of Wall Street, the rise and fall structure. There is tension like the Departed, and Scorsese just knows the film. The story is amazing. We of course have the rise and fall structure, and the scenes done in such an engaging way. The dialogue is amazing, particularly between the three main characters of the film. The film manages to communicate a lot, but it doesn't once get overwhelming. There is a lot to be said, for how well the film works in delivering everything it wants to do. The ending was also really satisfying. The technical elements really worked. We of course have the sound and score playing the background songs like in every Scorsese film, and that really brings a heartbeat to the film. We also have the amazing cinematography, which is great because of all the lighting, which demonstrates the evil in these characters. The editing was great, and the pacing just works. It isn't that fast paced, but that doesn't matter to me. It just works for me. Overall, an amazing film from Scorsese that shows his prowess. The cast is amazing, and the story is great. This is a mob classic, and instantly one of my favourite films. Related Scorsese Ranking Samuel L. Jackson Performances Ranked Top 10 Performances of all Time My Favourite Movies Ranked 100 Movies I Missed Other Scorsese Reviews Wolf of Wall Street First Review Killers of the Flower Moon Review The Irishman Review The Wolf of Wall Street Second Review The Departed Review Question What is your favourite Scorsese Film?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Roshan S

If u kno, u kno dis a goat tier movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Robert De Niro

James "Jimmy" Conway

Ray Liotta

Henry Hill

Joe Pesci

Tommy DeVito

Lorraine Bracco

Karen Hill

Paul Sorvino

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Executive Producer: Barbara De Fina
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
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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