Review of GoodFellas (1990) by Spencer S — 27 Jan 2014

One of the absolute best crime stories ever told, Goodfellas is simply a masterpiece of direction, writing, and acting that never loses your attention.

This review of GoodFellas (1990) was written by Spencer S on 27 Jan 2014.

GoodFellas has generally received very positive reviews.

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