Casino

Name: Casino
Genre: Biography, Drama, Crime
Released: November 22, 1995
Duration: 178 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone

1995

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MCA/Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 22, 1995 | R

Starring: Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone

Summary: 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).

Director: Martin Scorsese

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 178 min

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Roger Ebert

Scorsese tells his story with the energy and pacing he's famous for, and with a wealth of little details that feel just right. Read full review

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Possesses a stylistic boldness and verisimilitude that is virtually matchless. Read full review

Film.com Sean Means

Eye-popping, exhilarating and occasionally a bit stomach-churning.

Rick Groen

Visually impressive, splendidly performed, thematically significant, this is a movie in full possession of every key cinematic asset except one -- a solid script. Casino is a polished vehicle with an untuned engine. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

One of the ironies of Casino is that even though Scorsese is interested in the story's wider implications, he focuses so much energy on that unsavory romantic triangle that he and the film lose sight of the larger issues. Read full review

Film.com John Hartl

This might have been a very good movie if it had lost about one of its three hours.

Desson Thomson

Roll past this casino. Read full review

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Eon

Oct 27, 2006

I love this one as much as Goodfellas. What else to say?

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Jake

May 11, 2008

On of the best gangster films ever made. Great cast.

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VaiKelly

Mar 23, 2011

Just when you think you've had enough of Martin Scorcese's gangster movies, comes this captivating new thrill - Casino! Scorcese has Robert de Niro subtle, meticulous, and ruthless, Joe Pesci is every inch the tough-guy gangster who never backs down, but has a temper that is rather tooJust when you think you've had enough of Martin Scorcese's gangster movies, comes this captivating new thrill - Casino! Scorcese has Robert de Niro subtle, meticulous, and ruthless, Joe Pesci is every inch the tough-guy gangster who never backs down, but has a temper that is rather too immature and loose. Sam Rothstein (de Niro's character) is efficient and serves his bosses well - he's always sending the goodies back home! Sharon Stone's Ginger is a wreck, drug-induced, unstable, irrational, and apparently, very stupid. Now, how did she lure Rothstein's cool cat personality to fall for her? That's everyday life for you - the smart, cool ones do fall for those types - beautiful, with a personality and body to match, until the gold sheens off the statuette day by day. Pesci's fight scenes are brutal, but real. There is no pretence in these scenes - there is enough violence in the world to disguise such brutal depictions on celluloid. I enjoyed the desert scene, when Rothstein captures the essence in his narration as Pesci's character races through the desert - you didn't know what you could get from Pesci's character. Casino is just a magnificently handled subject, Scorcese has not gone over the top or over-done it, it's impeccably handled, the actors are just apt in their parts, and it is just fascinating to see how the gulf spreads between de Niro and Pesci's characters. Thumps up for Casino - if I may dare say it, it surpasses Goodfellas in its power and impact, and ultimately overpowers Scorcese's later movie, The Departed. Yes it does, I'm betting on it....with Sam Rothstein's back-from-the-dead character on the line!… Expand

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Toasty87

Jul 11, 2020

Good mixture of violence and small amounts of comedy very good casting and story development enjoyed it all.

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Spangle

Jul 2, 2014

Nobody knows how to make a good gangster film like Martin Scorsese and he shows that ability here. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci were phenomenal here as expected and, though I heard evidence to the contrary, I never thought the violence was too much. For the most part, it was relatively tameNobody knows how to make a good gangster film like Martin Scorsese and he shows that ability here. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci were phenomenal here as expected and, though I heard evidence to the contrary, I never thought the violence was too much. For the most part, it was relatively tame compared to other films I have seen. In addition, the story was very good and never failed to be completely engrossing. The characters were well crafted and their arcs very interesting to follow. There were a lot of them, sure, but it was never too overwhelming. In addition, the true story aspect of this made the story really work and I can see why Scorsese was drawn to this, as it feels like a very Scorsese film, as thematically it is similar to many of his other works. For the most part, it felt a bit like Goodfellas in a casino, but I did not really mind that. The only thing that really stuck out to me was the narration. I think the story could have been told without it and the narration, at times, could distract from the story. However, otherwise, this was a pretty easy one to watch, even with it being three hours long.… Expand

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SEROJ

Oct 19, 2016

If you love gangster movies, if you trust Martin Scorcese, if you want to watch an interesting movie with great acting. This is your choice! Without any doubt one of the most intense movies i've ever seen!

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PANCHO_SANSA

Aug 15, 2019

Pointless movie with a sanitized gangster plot. Apart from one scene with good acting from Joe Pesci, there isn't a likable charater in this movie. Ace is a cuckold that literally gets pushed around the whole movie, you can tell that the people who wrote this have no clue how real criminalsPointless movie with a sanitized gangster plot. Apart from one scene with good acting from Joe Pesci, there isn't a likable charater in this movie. Ace is a cuckold that literally gets pushed around the whole movie, you can tell that the people who wrote this have no clue how real criminals act and think.… Expand

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