If you haven't seen it, make an effort to witness what is definitely one of the greatest movies of all time, ever made. This is a true masterpiece from start to finish. It's chilling how well it is made and delivered. Scorcese directs this on fire. It has one of the best prologues and also a great epilogue that ties everything together.
Based on a true story, half-Irish hoodlum Henry Hill aspires to climb the ranks of the New York mob in the 1960's and 70's. He teams up with an unforgettable cast of characters lead by Deniro and Pesci to establish organized crime syndicate. While their success grows, troubles begin to arise, and Hill, Tommy, and Jimmy Conway must cover their tracks as the feds, other crews, and other members close in on them.
The stylish drama contains some of the best shot scenes in history, scenes as mundane as Deniro puffing a cigarette, a celebrational Christmas party, Pesci's funny storytelling, husband and wife stuff, and one of the best filmed scenes itself where the camera longtracks Liotta and Bracco from behind as they go for their first real date to a restaurant and mobster meet up.
One of the most influential crime dramas in history, Goodfellas also has undeniable consistent dark comedy undertones, and the twists are always shocking and entertaining. It's simply one of the greatest movies ever made and probably Scorcese's best.
Based on a true story, half-Irish hoodlum Henry Hill aspires to climb the ranks of the New York mob in the 1960's and 70's. He teams up with an unforgettable cast of characters lead by Deniro and Pesci to establish organized crime syndicate. While their success grows, troubles begin to arise, and Hill, Tommy, and Jimmy Conway must cover their tracks as the feds, other crews, and other members close in on them.
The stylish drama contains some of the best shot scenes in history, scenes as mundane as Deniro puffing a cigarette, a celebrational Christmas party, Pesci's funny storytelling, husband and wife stuff, and one of the best filmed scenes itself where the camera longtracks Liotta and Bracco from behind as they go for their first real date to a restaurant and mobster meet up.
One of the most influential crime dramas in history, Goodfellas also has undeniable consistent dark comedy undertones, and the twists are always shocking and entertaining. It's simply one of the greatest movies ever made and probably Scorcese's best.