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Goodfellas
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MPAA 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.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Nicholas Pileggi (novel
Martin Scorsese |
| DIRECTED BY: | Martin Scorsese |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: March 24, 1997 Video: February 5, 1992 Theatrical: September 1, 1990 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 146 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
Nominated for six Academy Awards in 1991, including Best Picture (but lost out to Dances With Wolves). It did win Best Picture from the British Academy Awards, the Boston Society of Film Critics, the Golden Globes, the LA Film Critics Association, the National Society of Film Critics, and the NY Film Critics Circle.
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 77 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
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.
jared C gave it an8:
goodfellas is pure intelligence. scorsese shares what he thinks 'the life of a gangster' should be through his own view. the acting was also well performed. robert deniro did the best though, 'cause i dont really enjoy ray liottas style and joe pesci just goes a little too over the top with swares. But the film itself is totally an unexpected wake up call for the beginnging of the 90s decade. the decade starts out with a knock in the head. since 80s decade ended with the untouchables, wich was a superb masterpiece by the way. although for some reason they dont have it on metacritic? a little odd to me, but o well. then it went to the shawshank redemption which was probably the best film i've seen since the godfather part 2. until the crappy prequel the godfather part 3 came out, what a waste of filmmaking. what else is there to add. but goodfellas on the otehr hand was pure beautiful excellent poetry written from scorsese's hand himself. the film is unforgettable. then when casino came out, joe pesci went extremely +78% over the top. but nothing matches to this mob movie. sure its flaws are simple, but the movie is great to watch on television. although you may not like it the first time you watch it. (which is when you see it on TV.) and you think, "this film is way overrated." but once you buy it a month later, the front cover looks so cool and when you watch it the second time, your face is solid rock and you can't even move your head or your eyes. you're so appealed. and thats the reason why i gave it an 8. its because it was one of the most appealing movies i have ever seen. and im not just saying that to make you watch it and think, "what was this user thinking?" No. this film will keep electrified until the credits roll up and says: Directed by martin Scorsese. then you say wow.
Harry G. gave it a10:
Superb. One of the greatest gangster films ever made.
Chad S. gave it a6:
This IS NOT...NOT...the best gangsta movie ever. It's not even close, and it surely isnt Scorsese best film. I unfortunately watched this after watching Casino, which is much better, and since they are very similiar movies i would highly recommend you either A. watch this movie first, then Casino or B. watch Casino and dont watch this movie...just ok

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