Review of GoodFellas (1990) by Sam M — 20 Jun 2014

Scorsese's masterpiece is a goliath of the gangster genre, a fascinating portrayal of mob life and a thrill ride of tasteful cinema.

This review of GoodFellas (1990) was written by Sam M on 20 Jun 2014.

GoodFellas has generally received very positive reviews.

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