Review of Donnie Brasco (1997) by Timothy M — 10 Feb 2011

A very well made film, I think. Two excellent performances from Pacino and Depp, and a fine supporting cast. Actually, I think Depp really needs to go back to these sorts of grounded roles, with [i]What's Eating Gilbert Grape?[/i] being another example.

I actually think that it brings out the best in him, rather than the incessant goofballing that he does now. It seems like odd material for Newell, but he does a really good job, bringing out the tension and the contradictions of what Pistone goes through.

I continue to be impressed with Paul Attanasio's work. And the film gets extra points for the use of "What Goes Up...".