Goodfellas
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89 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    No finer film has ever been made about organized crime - not even "The Godfather."
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Gene Siskel
    100
    All of the performances are first-rate; Pesci stands out, though, with his seemingly unscripted manner. GoodFellas is easily one of the year's best films. [21 September 1990, Friday, p.C]
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (not credited)
    80
    Scorsese's rich tapestry is both broader in scope and more detailed than a mere recounting of the events in the trio's life of crime.
  4. The New Republic
    Reviewed by: Stanley Kauffmann
    50
    Scorsese's style, fierce as it is, doesn't accomplish what he clearly expected of it. Often, in many arts, fresh treatment can redeem familiar subjects, but it doesn't happen here. [Oct 22, 1990]
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  1. Positive: 78 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. TheNewSpielberg
    10
    Just watched this last night. Totally blew me away, drawing me in from the very start. Funny, shocking but overall one of the best of its kind. Martin Scorsese delivers a film experience that anyone who calls themselves a buff NEEDS to experience. I liked the way the whole movie is told in chronological order, showing 30 years of mob life in NYC. Possibly the best gangster film I have seen so far.… Expand
  2. nboley08
    10
    A brilliant film by Scorsese, the best filmmaker alive in my opinion. Unbelievably entertaining for two and a half hours, with colorful characters, hilarious dialogue, and brilliant violence. Joe Pesci gives his best performance of his career, and Scorsese seems to be at his energetic best within this film. One of the best films ever made.… Expand
  3. TheMovieCritic
    8
    Based on a true story, Goodfellas is another great film by Martin Scorsese that isn't one of his best films in my opinion, but is still pretty good. I would give this movie three and a half stars, but a lot of you guys would probably give it four stars because of its great directing. Definitely worth seeing.… Expand
  4. grandpajoe6191
    7
    The famous crime movie "Goodfellas" is a decent movie. It is very realistic and portrays the daily life of crime. However the movie is unnecessarily long and tedious, lacking lasting appeal. Nevertheless, Martin Scorsese did create a fine movie that supports the core of American crime genre.… Expand

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