Casino

Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Nicholas Pileggi (also book)
Martin Scorsese

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Release Date:
Theatrical: November 22, 1995
DVD: February 24, 1998

Running Time: 178 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: R for strong brutal violence, pervasive strong language, drug use and some sexuality

Starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles, and Alan King

A in-depth look at the operation of a Las Vegas casino in the 1970s, Scorsese's film chronicles the rise and fall of casino manager Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro).

Also On Metacritic

FILM: Bringing Out the Dead Cape Fear Gangs of New York Goodfellas Kundun My Voyage to Italy Raging Bull Taxi Driver The Age of Innocence The Aviator The Departed The Last Temptation of Christ The Last Waltz

TV: No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

Also On The Web: Internet Movie Database

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 33 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jake gave it a10:
On of the best gangster films ever made. Great cast.

David H. gave it a3:
Its merits are few and far between. Badly shot (it looks ugly) and scarce in compelling performances. De Niro is his usual self, but displaying far less depth than in any other Scorcese role he's played. To have to watch the trials and tribulations of these lowlife characters for a merciless three hours is a massive chore. Like in the highly overrated, but superior Goodfellas, these characters are as glib and one-dimensional as they are amoral and this time around, it not only appears as if he has recreated the very same formula, but has in the process of creating such an ambitious project has devoted far too little time to skillful writing or even a sense of plausibility. Thus while Goodfellas palpable sense of realism compensated for the lack of dimension in its story, Casino fails miserably in both departments. What it appears we're left with is 180 minutes of lowest common denominator sleaze and violence. With not a single compelling character or any trace of inventiveness or ingenuity, viewers are expected to appreciate it on that back of its abundant display of sadistic blood-drenched spectacle. Well not this one.

EconomistBR gave it a10:
A great movie, the plot was amazing. The dialogues unbelievable. The exchanges between Pesci and De Niro are classical.

Blake J. gave it a10:
The sheer greatness of this movie cannot be expressed in words. The acting and directing are impeccable, as with most Scorsese films. A perfect aftermath to "Goodfellas". Joe Pesci does it again, creating a character, both menacingly evil, and heartwarming. Robert De Niro does his usual method acting, falling into the role of "Ace", encompassing every aspect of the cold man. And Sharon Stone's performance will live on as one of the greatest performances to ever come from a woman on screen. To all of those critics who whine about it being "too long", the entire movie, every scene, is necessary, I cannot imagine what I would have thought about the movie without seeing the demise of Ginger and Nicky. I mean seriously, 3 hours for a spectacular movie. Quit whining.

Steven S gave it a10:
One of the best movies I've ever seen, better than goodfellas and f-ing HILARIOUS.

Josh C gave it an8:
Underrated upon it's initial release, this film is worth a second look. It;s not among Marty's best films, however, it's vastley more compelling than self important junk like Bringing out the Dead.

Eon gave it a10:
I love this one as much as Goodfellas. What else to say?

Read more user comments >