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Casino

R Released Nov 22, 1995 2h 57m Crime Drama List
79% Tomatometer 75 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger. Martin Scorsese directs this adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's book.
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Impressive ambition and bravura performances from an outstanding cast help Casino pay off in spite of a familiar narrative that may strike some viewers as a safe bet for director Martin Scorsese.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer Without stinting on the viciousness, Scorsese still conveys an element of nostalgia in Casino, although it's less because the movie is convinced by Ace and Nicky's vision of the good old days than it is skepticism over what will eventually replace them. Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly [Stone] seems to be trying to enter a more passionate movie, where a neurotic gold digger could at least have a good time. By the end of Casino, for all its craftsmanly bravura, you may want to join her. Rated: B- Jan 25, 2010 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine So long as Casino stays focused on the excesses -- of language, of violence, of ambition -- in the life-styles of the rich and infamous, it remains a smart, knowing, if often repetitive, spectacle. Jan 25, 2010 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews Highly regarded but sometimes momentarily forgotten, Casino is still one of Martin Scorsese’s crowning achievements. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The first half, which details the inner workings of the gambling industry, is compelling, but the human drama that takes over is noticeably lacking. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 9, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Casino is another solid epic for Martin Scorsese but it doesn't feel like it is ever at the same level as his masterpiece works. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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julio w Casino teaches us that when we choose a toxic woman for our life with bitchy attitude, our life will be destroyed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Michael V No one stays at the top forever. Casino is a 1995 epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese 💰 It’s very good! 😀 I’d definitely recommend it 👍🏼 Although it’s not perfect, this is a fascinating insight and an interesting watch… In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Audience Member Sharon Stone was good. But, there was no one to root for, not even De Niro. The film was violent, and I thought the storyline was to perpetuate the violence. The cinematography was good. I get it. Don't mess with mobsters. I liked the non violent parts of the movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review Sams K Elegance, violence, music, photography, acting and a perfect directing. All these things are what makes this movie a masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Underrated. All the performances are top-tier especially a spotlight stealing Sharon Stone. My only gripe is the foul language(so much). A classic movie and one of Scorsese’s best. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Bruce R To me Casino is a re-hashing of Goodfellas (including the writers, director, & lead actors) -- I'm not a Goodfellas fan-boy either. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In early-1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), his ex-hustler wife Ginger (Sharon Stone), her con-artist ex Lester Diamond (James Woods) and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger. Martin Scorsese directs this adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's book.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Barbara De Fina
Screenwriter
Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Distributor
MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 22, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.4M
Runtime
2h 57m
Sound Mix
Stereo, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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