Review of GoodFellas (1990) by Neal J — 13 Jun 2016
Do you know what Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets, Gangs of New York, Cape Fear(1991), the Departed, The Aviator and Hugo have in common with Goodfellas?? They were all directed by the Great American Filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Since the early 70's Scorsese has created one masterpiece after another, but none so crafted like 1990's Goodfellas. Perhaps the gold standard for Mobster movies next to the Godfather parts one and two, Goodfellas delevers the goods behind Joe Pesci's iconic Oscar winning performance and Ray Loitta's star making turn.
Oh, and there's Robert DeNiro too!! The film follows the life and exploits of former monster turned Informant Henry Hill. From his teenager days to his new found life in exile, where speggitti is ketchup and noodles, Martin Scorsese explores the life of crime and punishment in a visceral and stirring way.
Anything this good should be criminal.
This review of GoodFellas (1990) was written by Neal J on 13 Jun 2016.
GoodFellas has generally received very positive reviews.
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