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Year One
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Goodfellas

Universal acclaim
Based on 18 critic reviews
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama
Written by:
Nicholas Pileggi (novel
Martin Scorsese
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Release Date:
Theatrical: September 1, 1990
DVD: March 24, 1997
Running Time: 146 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R
Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Sivero, Tony Darrow, and Mike Starr
Based on the bestselling book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, Scorsese's film profiles nearly 30 years of mob life in New York City.
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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...
Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
Stunningly acted. [21 September 1990, The Arts, p.12]
Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert
No finer film has ever been made about organized crime - not even "The Godfather."
Read Full Review >Chicago Tribune Gene Siskel
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]
Mr. Showbiz Carmel Dagan
Director Martin Scorsese's spectacular, irreverent picture.
San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle
Ferocious brutality is presented without commentary or judgment, yet with unmistakable moral understanding and vision. [21 September 1990, Daily Notebook p.E-1]
USA Today Mike Clark
Great cinema - and also a whopping good time. [19 September 1990, Life, p.1D]
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Jay Scott
No so-called serious gangster film has ever been more fun, or less dangerous, or more intrinsically feminist, than GoodFellas. Even "I Married the Mob" was scarier.
Read Full Review >ReelViews James Berardinelli
With patience, care, and strict attention to detail, Scorsese has staked out an impregnable position in the history of motion pictures.
Read Full Review >Time Richard Corliss
So it is Scorsese's triumph that GoodFellas offers the fastest, sharpest 2 1/2-hr. ride in recent film history. [Sept 24, 1990]
Los Angeles Times Sheila Benson
GoodFellas is "Raging Bull" squared. [20 September 1990, Calendar, p.F-1]
Washington Post Desson Thomson
One of Martin Scorsese's most brutal but stunning movies, an incredible, relentless experience about the singleminded pursuit of crime.
Read Full Review >Film.com John Hartl
An appalling masterpiece.
Rolling Stone Jeremy Beday
Martin Scorsese scores again with his gritty, kinetic adaptation of Nicolas Pileggi's best-selling "Wiseguy."
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader Jonathan Rosenbaum
Stylistically, it's a remarkable effort -- with a continuous sense of gliding motion -- and the film is entertaining and gripping throughout.
Read Full Review >TV Guide Staff (not credited)
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.
Read Full Review >The New Yorker Pauline Kael
Is it a great movie? I don't think so. But it's a triumphant piece of filmmaking -- journalism presented with the brio of drama. [24 Sept 1990]
Variety Staff (Not credited)
Simultaneously fascinating and repellent, Goodfellas is Martin Scorsese's colorful but dramatically unsatisfying inside look at Mafia life in 1955-1980 New York City.
Read Full Review >The New Republic Stanley Kauffmann
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]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 81 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mitch B gave it a10:
One of the best gangster movies of all time. Almost as good as Godfather.
G. V. gave it a10:
This movie is simply a masterpiece, from the cast to the storytelling...everything!
DeNirofan Robertfan gave it a7:
Too much stereotypes and violence for the sake of violence in this movie.
Scott H. gave it a10:
Best mob movie ever!!!!!!!!
Aran H. gave it a10:
One The Best Films Ever Made In My Opinion. Ray Liota's only 1st Class Performance. I do not understand why scorcese has not won more oscars
Cacks M. gave it a10:
This movie is why Robert DeNiro is one of the greatest living actors. Without a doubt, one of the top ten movies of all time.
Jake gave it a10:
One the best ganster films ever shot. Scorcese is an absolute master. The cast is perfect for this film.
