Review of Donnie Brasco (1997) by Nicole S — 25 Jul 2015

This was a straight classic by Depp & Pacino.

This review of Donnie Brasco (1997) was written by Nicole S on 25 Jul 2015.

Donnie Brasco has generally received positive reviews.

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By Neil M (343) on 24 Jul 2016

Now nearly 20 years old, this is likely the best Al Pacino mob movie you never saw.Each of the 16 roughly 10 minute chapters seemed polished…

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Watching Johnny Depp as the lead character, an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate the mob, I have to wonder why he isn't considered…

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A classic. Johnny and Al at their best. Madsen at his peak. Don't know why it has such a low user rating…

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1972's The Godfather Is My Fourth Favorite Film Of All Time And 1994's Pulp Fiction Is My Seventh Favorite Film Of All Time As Well…

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My favorite mafia movie. Has all the best characters and drama. Nothing could have been done differently here and its a true story…

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This film is well done and especially well acted…

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Good movie. Wondering why everyone rated it so low…

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